How To Start The Divorce Process
Once filled out, this document then is submitted to the court clerk in your area. It’s simply states that you are requesting a divorce and asking the court for approval. It also includes details such as the identity of your spouse, children (if applicable), and the primary reason for the request.
The petition is then served to the other spouse, who then becomes the “respondent” while the person initiating the divorce is the “petitioner.” The respondent then has 30 days to give a reply. Should the respondent agree to what’s outlined in the petition, then there is a better than average chance that the divorce can proceed without going to court.
Should your divorce be uncontested, here are some excellent resources to start the process:
Legal Zoom
Legal Zoom has a 3-step process put together by highly reputable law firms throughout the United States. First, they tell you based on a questionnaire whether or not you qualify for an uncontested divorce.
Next, you fill out another questionnaire related to the details of your divorce. Lastly, the divorce papers are created and will be sent to you in 5-7 days. Instructions are included to help you know what to do next. This is one of the most popular divorce services online.
Find Legal Forms
FindLegalForms.com provides all possible divorce forms and agreements used in divorce cases. You can purchase documents individually, or buy everything you need in a combo package for a very low price. They can be downloads straight to your computer. All you have to do is select the state and whether you have children or not. Before you buy, all the forms included in the package are listed.
3 Step Divorce
3StepDivorce.com gives you all the necessary paperwork in one hour or less by following three steps. First, you sign up for an account. In the next step, you answer questions about your divorce so they know which paperwork you need, based on state you’re filing in, debt, property, and other personal details. Once that occurs, they will provide you with all the documents and instructions you need.
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I was married 6 months. physically, mentally with proof. by a man in military. i call delaware legal aid for help, and they said i qualified for pro bono aid. said i would hear from them in two weeks, that was nearly four weeks ago. the spouse is making me all kinds of offers to get a quick annulment and not tell on him. he made me quit a job, and i have no income. i am waiting for a certification from school i have just completed, that my parents and i paid for. they loved semi close enough that i had somewhere to go, or i would have been homeless. they are taking care of my expenses right now, and i feel bad about it. i need a lawyer . can you please help me.
Hi Jessica
I would contact the the legal aid again, or look for another service in your area. You could try the bar association, as they sometimes provide pro bono divorce lawyers. You can also look for Federally funded programs, as they offer services to low income people.
Have you tried working things out with him? The cheapest way to get divorce is to settle the issues with your spouse. I don’t know all the details of your relationship, so that may or may not even be an option.
Mediation is also very inexpensive, as you and your spouse settle with the help of a third party.
I hope this helps