Divorce without a lawyer w/agreement

Hello,

My wife and I are divorcing and I wanted to see how difficult it would be to file ourselves. We did have a separation agreement put together with a lawyer and it was signed. We acquired property but the separation agreement covered it and the home was put solely in my name. We have 2 children and custody and child support was also addressed in our separation agreement. We have been living separately and I believe agree on everything. What documents do I need to access and file and what do I need to do? Is a lawyer required and how long does the process take after our separation?

If all issues have been fully settled in a separation agreement and the separation agreement has been signed by both of you and notarized, then you can proceed to filing for an absolute divorce assuming you meet the requirements.

You can file for an absolute divorce without a lawyer. You must file the complaint and serve it on your wife by sheriff’s deputy or certified/registered mail (or she can accept service).

Check out our Absolute Divorce Page which has all the information you would need to help you file an absolute divorce on your own, as well as sample forms, and a step-by-step divorce guide.


Anna Ayscue

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It is possible to get separate from her, as you have all required papers. But still, if you process with the lawyer you will save much time from this process and you will have all time representative on behalf of you.