For various reasons, many people would like to manage their divorce without a lawyer. The question is, is it possible? Can you file for divorce without a lawyer?
The answer is, yes, you can. There is no need to hire a lawyer to file for divorce. What’s more, the process of filing for divorce is simpler than most people imagine.
At the heart of the divorce process is a package of divorce forms to be completed and then filed with your County Court. Filing these forms officially sets the divorce in motion and provides the Family Law court with the information needed to process and finalize your divorce.
There is no legal requirement or need for the person who completes these divorce forms to be a divorce lawyer and many people are now turning to mediators and paralegals to assist them with this process. The forms can be completed and filed by the person(s) seeking a divorce, with the assistance of a paralegal or mediator. All the court is concerned with is that all the required forms are filed and have been completed correctly.
The exact divorce forms to be completed will vary from person to person, depending for instance on whether or not you have children. This is where divorcing without the assistance of a paralegal, mediator or lawyer can be potential hazard so you should seek the help of a paralegal or mediator if you do not want spend the high price that goes along with the hiring of an attorney.
Please keep in mind that filing a divorce is a serious step that can easily warrant the need for an attorney so if you believe that you require the assistance of an attorney you should certainly explore that option.






