Do It Yourself: Divorce Advice

June 12th, 2008 | by gogozip |

Going through a divorce is both an emotional and financial draining experience. Sometimes it is a good idea to do it yourself without mediation or getting a lawyer involved, as it will save you quite a bit of money. Before considering doing so, it is best that you gather all the information you can about how to proceed with a divorce.

There are certain situations where DIY would be appropriate, such as if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are in agreement on all issues; you and your spouse agree to fully disclose all assets and incomes; if there is an agreement on how to “split” the children, if any.

Certain counties are against do it yourself divorces, and in that case you would need to do some research in terms of what paperwork and documents are needed to file for a divorce in your state. You may also purchase do it yourself divorce kits online, but be careful as they may be different for each state. You can fill out the documents yourself and take it to an attorney to have it filed on your behalf, thus saving you some attorney fees.

Granted, not all divorces are always simple and pleasant. If you are a woman going through a divorce, then you should visit Ask-Divorce.com - a site that contains information and resources about divorce. It also features a guide that teaches women what they can do to escape unhappy marriages while protecting themselves financially, keeping their home and son, and getting big ongoing payments from ex-husbands.

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