No-Fault Divorce

(Options For Filing Your Own Divorce)

Facts About The Divorce Process

Misconceptions About Divorce

95% of all divorces are settled before they reach the courtroo.
No fault divorces are legal in all 50 US states.
You may be ordered to pay all of your spouse's legal fees and court costs if your divorce is settled by a judge.
Even a contested divorce can be mediated without going to court.
Joint Child Custody does not have to mean equal time sharing.
Attorneys charge from $150 to $350 an hour for consultations.
Mediation is used in divorce to help eliminate attorney fees and avoid courtroom proceedings.

You must have an attorney to get divorced.
75% of your life savings is spent on your divorce.
Child Custody disputes must to be decided by the court.
Only a Judge can determine the amount of Child Support payments.
Spouses are required to testify in court.
If your spouse opposes the divorce you must let the courts handle it.
If your spouse refuses to pay child support the issue must be settled in court.
If your spouse refuses to negotiate with, you must go to court.
Issues settled in mediated divorces are not legally binding.

You Can Easily Take Total Control Of Your Own Divorce.

An uncontested divorce may be more commonly known as the no-fault divorce. This is the simplest kind of divorce where both spouses are in complete agreement as to the split of marital property, assets, home, etc.

A no-fault divorce is just as it sounds - neither party is at fault. Some states call it a "dissolution." It simply states that there are "irreconcilable differences" between the two parties and they wish to terminate the marriage.

Most legal experts agree that conscientious individuals can successfully complete an uncontested or no-fault divorce without an Attorney.

The Following Details Will Be Covered:

Personal property and real estate
Child custody, support and visitation
Quick divorce
Alimony, debts
Other obligations income taxes
Change to former name for the wife
and other important issues.

Both parties must agree entirely on the details or filing your own no-fault divorce will not work for you. Legal advice is recommended if you cannot agree on all aspects of ending the marriage. If you and your spouse can agree entirely on the following few issues, you should be able to file your own no fault divorce.

You must meet residency requirements for your state. In most states, that is six to twelve months.
Both of you must agree on all aspects of ending your marriage.
The wife must not be pregnant.
You must know the whereabouts of your spouse. He/she will need to sign the documents later. He/she will not need to appear in court, however, the person filing will.

There are many types of products and services to assist you with filing your own no-fault divorce.