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mandijo79
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03/03/08 10:09 AM
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75.185.24.16
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do-it-yourself divorce?
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Does anyone know anything about the do-it-yourself divorce? I've heard of a few people doing it, filling out the papers from Staples or the internet and they just have to pay for the filing and court fees. We have two kids, have been married 8 years, and have agreed on pretty much everything. I get the house and my car, he gets his car. We don't have any money to split or anything like that. I just feel like it's a waste to spend thousands of dollars on something we can probably take care of ourselves. Any advice?
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mfergel
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(Platinum)
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03/03/08 10:58 AM
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171.159.192.10
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Re: do-it-yourself divorce?
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That's what we are doing now. Fairly easy. We got the forms from a local law firm. Hardest part is the additional paperwork we need to submit for our 401k and Pension plans.
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Re: do-it-yourself divorce?
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I thought I was reading something my wife posted, 8yrs, 2 kids, etc. etc. same thing. We actually still live together but would like the divorce to be over fast. We get along ok so it won't be an ugly situation. I heard that you can just agree on the date you separated and that's all the proof of the 1yr thing you need. Is this true? and so you can get these forms from like staples, etc. and not have to pay the lawyers? That would be great, think were going shopping tonight.
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notashell
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08/16/08 08:16 AM
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68.11.223.25
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Re: do-it-yourself divorce?
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I hadn't heard that you could just "agree" on the date of seperation. If your agreement is untrue I would think that this would be lying to the court and would be perjury. Where did you hear this?
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Re: do-it-yourself divorce?
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I used to work for a firm/clinic that did low cost uncontested divorces and bankruptcies. This was a while ago, but I believe it was 150.00 plus a 75.00 filing fee. Everything was done by the office and even included an appt and a court appearance by an attorney. 150 wasn't much for representation and a piece of mind.
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div2wice
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(Silver)
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09/06/08 07:32 PM
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24.27.230.70
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Re: do-it-yourself divorce?
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my friend used this divorce4her.com site. She said it was cheap and easy, $197 for the whole thing. You fill out the info, they prepare the documents and you file the paperwork at the court. Then, of course, you both have to appear for the court date.
hope this helps!
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Re: do-it-yourself divorce?
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I'm going through a "do it yourself" divorce and to be honest, its a real pain in the backside. I like to think that I'm a fairly intelligent person. College graduate with a post-graduate degree. But even I'm somewhat overwhelmed with everything. I have a lot of questions, such as what to list in the division of property settlement? Only big stuff like the cars and house? Or everything down to the sheets on the bed? My ex and I get along fine, no kids and were not fighting over money or property. I figured I would save a few bucks by doing it myself. I guess what I'm trying to say is, yes you can do it yourself, but what is the price of your time and are you prepared to invest the time necessary. Depending on your particular situation, the prudent thing may be to hire a competent attorney. I've considered it in my particular situation. An uncontested divorce where parties are not litigating everything shouldn't cost much more than what some on-line companies are charging just for the fill in the blank documents.
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