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Not every divorce requires retaining the legal services of a divorce lawyer. Most simple uncontested divorces prepared by a divorce lawyer on average will cost you between $2,000 - $3,500 in attorney fees exclusive of court costs and filing fees. Contested divorces can cost you much more.

Types Of Standard Divorce Court Forms

There are many types of divorce forms depending on the legal needs involved. The following divorce forms will give you an idea of what might be needed in your particular divorce case.

Petition For Divorce/Dissolution Of Marriage/Annulment Forms
Answer And Response Forms
Proof of Service Forms
Affidavits Forms
Proposed Child Visitation Order Forms
Child Support Order Forms
Spousal Support Order Forms
Request For Protective Order Forms
Marriage Settlement Forms
Order Modification Forms

Free Divorce Forms From Court – Available Online and Offline

Most family law divorce court forms are available through the public offices of family court services and the courts clerk office. Some courts have even posted all of their required legal forms online and which are available for immediate download to your computer free of charge.

Divorce Forms Filled Out By Paralegal Discount Legal Services

You can also have the same divorce documents prepared online or off by a paralegal service for just a fraction of the price it would cost to have a family lawyer prepare the exact same legal documents.

Most divorce petitions prepared by paralegal services should cost you no more then a few hundred dollars. Since most established paralegal services perform these routine document assembly tasks on a regular basis, you can feel confident that the job will be done correctly. Again, these divorce form services should not be considered where you case is either contested, complicated or involves substantial assets.

On Line Divorce Discount Document Services – With Instructions How To Fill Out

There are also online divorce form document services that sell the specific legal forms you will need and the basic directions to follow, including how to get the divorce papers in shape and properly filed with the court clerks office. Some of these services also have a toll-free number you can call if you have questions and need assistance in filling out the court forms and papers.

While divorces are serious legal matters and should never taken lightly, most of your divorce form filing needs, if they are both simple and uncontested, can usually be handled by an online legal form service or by obtaining a self-help state divorce guide to help you through the process.

However, there are circumstances in which you will definitely need to retain a family lawyer to assist you. These include divorce matters involving contested issues such as child custody and visitation, property division, dissolution of assets, valuation of spouse pensions, retirement accounts and contested values of real and personal property.

When You Need A Divorce Attorney

Finally, you will require a family lawyer if you anticipate the matter will proceed to a full trial on the merits. These are not simple hearings and require an in depth understanding of the rules of evidence, courtroom advocacy skills, and a complete understanding of the substantive divorce and dissolution laws of the state. There is great wisdom in the adage that only a fool has himself/herself for a client. If you will be going to trial, you will need to retain an experienced family lawyer.

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