View Full Version : How do I handle a divorce by myself?
tks081506
Sep 22, 2010, 12:41 PM
I am trying to get a divorce after 4 years and we have 1 daughter. Hes willing to sign but wants to see our daughter more... He lives in Kentucky and I live in Massachusetts. How can I get around this for cheap? Thank you so much for your time
Devorameira
Sep 23, 2010, 05:33 AM
I really wouldn't risk it, your daughter's well-being depends on it. Cheap could end up being costly in the end.
Go see a real attorney to be sure you cover all the bases. Your daughter deserves support and visitation, but without proper legal advice you may get screwed in the end.
miacarmelwest
Sep 30, 2010, 10:03 PM
There are two ways that you could do in order to get a cheap divorce.
First, you can perform a do-it-yourself divorce. You should be acquainted with the divorce laws at the state where you will file for divorce. (Assuming that you file in Massachusetts, your husband will have to abide by the Massachusetts divorce laws.) You can then begin downloading divorce papers in your state for free and fill them up before submitting them to the court. After that, you will serve the papers to your husband, as he must sign the divorce petition to process your uncontested divorce. From here, you will settle the division of property and child custody before everything gets finalized.
Aside from this method, you could skip the manual labor and just get a cheap online divorce (http://www.divorceguide.com/free-divorce-advice/cheap-divorce/how-to-obtain-a-quick-and-cheap-divorce.html), which costs at around $250 for the entire process. However, unlike a do-it-yourself divorce, an online divorce will be more efficient and effective, especially if you're a busy person and don't have much time for anything.
dontknownuthin
Oct 1, 2010, 09:56 PM
I am a family law paralegal and strongly urge you to find a way to get legal representation. I think managing a divorce pro se (representing yourself) is fine if there are no assets and no kids, but with a child and two states, it calls for an attorney.
Call your local bar association and see if they can recommend someone who might take you on a sliding scale or pro bono (at no cost). There are organizations in most states that are usually called something like legal aid or legal assistance, and they provide services on a financial need basis.
As was pointed out by another poster, saving money on a divorce can be a very, very, very expensive mistake!