I am going through a divorce, I was just wondering what my first steps should be, and if I need to get a lawyer?

The first step would be to get all of your relevant financial information together; this includes two years of tax returns, check stubs from work, copies of your retirement plans, prepare a monthly budget and a preliminary financial disclosure statement; if you plan to file on your own, you will need to get the initial forms to complete including the summons and petition for divorce. If you are asking for an initial court commissioner hearing, you will also need an Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for first hearing; when completed, you will file the papers at the court house to initiate the process. It is always a good idea to consult with a family lawyer in advance of your filing; many lawyers offer a first free consultation. Whether or not you need a lawyer, depends on the specific facts of your case.