The separate divorce laws of each state will, unfortunately, require that the basic divorce form will differ from state to state. This means that if you are representing yourself in your divorce, then you need to be sure you get forms that are suitable to your state laws, and that you get all the right ones as well. Getting divorce kits online rather than having a lawyer handle this for you means that it is your responsibility to know all the forms that are required. And some states require more forms than the websites suggest.

The Petition for Divorce will be the key form that you’ll start out with in every state. As well, if you and your spouse have arranged that this divorce is to be uncontested, nearly every state also demands a Marital Settlement Agreement form. This is the document in which you both record all your assets and debts, including property, bank accounts, insurance policies, household goods, and so on. Here you’ll also record the names of your minor children and all the complete arrangements for custody and visitation.

Those are the two types of divorce documents everyone knows about and assumes they’ll prepare. But depending on your circumstances, you are very likely going to have to fill out another divorce form or two, or most likely more than that. For example, some states require extra documents dealing in more detail with child support. And many states want you to fill out a financial affidavit separate from the Marital Settlement Agreement. This form is created much closer to the time of the actual court hearing, so it’s as up to date as possible.

If you come to court to submit your documents, and some important divorce form is missing, then it’s very possible your filing will be rejected and you’ll lose the filing fee. Then you’d have to start all over, perhaps even hiring a divorce attorney at this late date, to make absolutely sure the forms are correct the next time. You may get some help from the website of your county court system, if they list the forms you need. But it’s your job to be sure you have everything that’s required, before you show up in court.

Even if you represent yourself in an uncontested divorce and have no minor children and not many, or very basic belongings, the whole procedure still might not be as straightforward as some sites imply. There are a lot of these websites that claim to provide every type of divorce paper you need, plus they tailor them for the policies of each jurisdiction. Yet even in uncomplicated instances, there can be extra documents you will need which you won’t find on these sites. Ensure you look into the requirements thoroughly.

A DIY divorce is very common these days for couples that do not have any property or custody battles. Why pay an attorney for paperwork his or her secretary does when you can do it yourself? Save yourself and your ex some time and trouble. Visit our site to learn more about DIY divorce forms and filing.