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My wife and I are wanting a divorce. We have no major assets between us other than cars (which are still being financed). We can't afford an attorney or major legal fees. I just need to know what is the cheapest way to file and how do we know what to submit. I know this is more of a broad question but I really don't know how to word this.
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Family Law Attorney serving Peoria, AZ
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It is best for you to at least consult with an experienced local attorney experienced in family law. In Arizona there is a self service center in most county superior court facilities. Here is a link to the Maricopa County self service center page which includes forms and instructions for filing dissolution matters: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/SuperiorCourt/Self-ServiceCenter/Forms/FamilyCourt/
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 4:32 PM
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Please hire an attorney. I know it can be fine for filing fees of 361 plus attorneys fees of no more than 500.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 10:39 PM
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Best advice I can give you: Set aside $300 or so to pay for a meeting with a good (not just any) divorce attorney to learn about the divorce process, the pitfalls, and your options. If I were to try to tell you "what is needed to get divorced," I could go on for pages about generalities that may or may not apply to you. Far better for you to talk with a good lawyer to focus on you and your specific situation.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 10:38 PM
You should consult your local family laws facilitator to assist you with the necessary paperwork.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 10:38 PM
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Without a legal separation or divorce, you could still be liable if your spouse is sued, if your spouse incurs certain types of debt, etc. If you both agree that you no longer want to be married, you can file a joint Petition for Dissolution. In that Petition you can set out any agreements you have made about the separation of assets and debts. You will still have to wait the required amount of time, and at least one party must be present for the entry of the final Dissolution Order.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 10:38 PM
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Cheapest is to go law library and read chapter 61, prepare your documents according to the rules. Second cheapest is to hire a Para-Legal Service.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 10:37 PM
May I suggest you consider Mediation. Mediation is FAST, EFFECTIVE and AFFORDABLE. The Mediator can assist you with all the documents required and the process.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 10:37 PM
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I'd suggest that you first search the particular local rules for the county you live in regarding pro se divorces (divorces where a party does not have the representation of a lawyer). Most counties provide information regarding the process on their websites.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 10:37 PM
Domestic Relations Attorney serving Omaha, NE
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if you live in Douglas County, Nebraska, you can go to the self-help desk on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and they will assist you with obtaining the necessary paperwork.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 10:36 PM
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You file a complaint for divorce and then a stipulation that each person has his or her own property.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 10:36 PM