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Countingsheep65 (original poster member #56000) posted at 1:32 AM on Wednesday, July 8th, 2020
Can someone give me ideas how this works?
I am not good putting letters together, like how do you even start?
leafields ( Guide #63517) posted at 5:53 PM on Wednesday, July 8th, 2020
Find the website for the county clerk and divorce or family law. Most websites will have a section that has a self-help manual, or a link to the necessary documents.
Some things that will determine which forms need to be filed are whether or not there are minor children involved, and whether the divorce is contested on uncontested. The forms, which are usually on your state's website, are pretty much fill-in-the-blank. You don't have to come up with the main language.
Our county also has a Divorce Orientation class that's supposed to help walk you through the process. You may see what resources your county clerk's office has.
BW M 34years, Dday 1: March 2018, Dday 2: August 2019, D final 2/25/21
Catwoman ( member #1330) posted at 1:47 AM on Thursday, July 9th, 2020
Is there some reason you don't want to use an attorney, or a mediator?
If you have children, I think a pro-se divorce is a very poor idea. You don't know the laws of your jurisdiction, and that could cause some very serious issues down the road.
Cat
FBS: Married 20 years, 2 daughters 27 and 24. Divorced by the grace of GOD.
D-Days: 2/23/93; 10/11/97; 3/5/03
Ex & OW Broke up 12-10
"An erection does not count as personal growth."
gmc94 ( member #62810) posted at 1:56 AM on Thursday, July 9th, 2020
I don't know what a "declaration of divorce" is, but most local county courts have what's called a "pro se" divorce handbook with all the forms.
Given your other post on legal S vs D.... that you were considering legal separation bc of health care coverage (and that you are unable to work bc of a physical disability), I'm curious as to why you are even contemplating proceeding without an attorney. At a minimum, I would consult an attorney to see if you are eligible for disability (which I THINK would make you eligible for Medicaid). Trying to get disability w/o an attorney is not, IMHO, a good idea.
M >25yrs/grown kids
DD1 1994 ONS prostitute
DD2 2018 exGF1 10+yrEA & 10yrPA... + exGF2 EA forever & "made out" 2017
9/18 WH hung himself- died but revived
It's rude to say "I love you" with a mouthful of lies
Countingsheep65 (original poster member #56000) posted at 4:29 AM on Friday, July 10th, 2020
I did hire a attorney last week, but I had to do this declaration letter, guess it goes to the court, anyway I fuddled through it, attorney office will suggest changes if needed.
It will be filed for divorce, I want my last name back.
Getting on disability is a joke.
I still work, but part time, my career is on my feet a lot.
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