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What is the cheapest way to file for an uncontested divorce if all arrangements for property have been made already and no lawyer is needed? |
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An uncontested divorce is similar to a summary divorce except that the parties can have children and considerable property and assets to be distributed. What makes the divorce "uncontested" is that both parties have already addressed the issues of property division, alimony and custody, visitation and child support. All that is required is for the judge to approve the couples' agreement and the divorce can be granted.
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to the best of my knowledge most states allow pro se(self-representation) or print the divorce papers that apply to your state&/or county fill them in you both sign submit them to the proper court & your divorced! The judge will most likely be happy not to hear the case, but make sure you have covered everything in the papers once you get a judge to sign NO GOING BACK!
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I'm not postive about other states but in Tennesse there is a state filing fee to file a divorce which when I did it it was around $225, thats the cheapest it can be done here. All you have to do is fill out the right papers and submit them to the court. They will assign a court date, it helps if at least one person is there to answer any questions but you dont actually even have to go. Some lawyers will file a divorce for $450 if its uncontested and everything is already settled. Pretty much they charge that for them to fill out papers that you can do if you feel comfortable doing it.
In Illinois there is a Waiver form that you can have the judge sign if you can't afford the filing fees. When the judge signs that Waiver your can file all the papers you need to and not have to pay any filing or court fees. you can get all the forms and the will give you examples of how to fill out the papers you have to file for a divorce Pro Se (without a lawyer and the fees they would charge.) Also if can't afford a lawyer can go the the Legal Assistance Offices and get a lawyer for free.
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