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Divorce: Should You Attempt to Do It Yourself Without a Lawyer?

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Divorce is a situation that few people ever plan, budget or save for. It is also a disruption in the order of your life. Housing, finances, family relations and friendships can be seriously affected by a divorce, however amicable. Deciding on the best way to handle the divorce goes along with the decision to pursue divorce at all.

Even people who don't want to get divorced often come to believe they have no choice but to go through with it. Many people wish to avoid the expense and hassles of traditional divorce litigation but don't know how. Couples who think they agree on how to divide property and how to cooperate in the care of children may also think that they can save time and money with a low-cost "do-it-yourself" divorce, with no lawyer involved.

Have you considered filing for divorce without an attorney's help? Or have you already filed a "do-it-yourself" divorce? Contact us once you realize you need help after all.


Often, clients come to the Law Offices of Richard K. Isles for help after attempting to file for divorce without an attorney's help. They get stuck or are required by the courts to correct errors and omissions on documents they have prepared alone or with a paralegal's help. Worse yet, sometimes they have succeeded in filing for divorce without an attorney's help, only to learn after the divorce is final that important elements were left undone or performed incorrectly.

We urge you to talk to a lawyer if you are even considering attempting a do-it-yourself-divorce. Call or e-mail the law firm to schedule a consultation to discuss any aspect of divorce that concerns you, or to ask what you should be concerned about, such as: