I am trying to file for divorce on my own...can anyone help me...templates, anything?

Question

In Oklahoma it is easy to do but I need a template to fill in the blanks. It is a simple divorce with no contesting by either party. The court just said everything has to be in there as far as custody and child support. Does anyone have any information or templates that I can use? Any help would be awesome!

Answer 1

Call your legal aid society. There are often organizations that will help you fill out such paperwork and they may have a list. The library may also have resources for you, including do it yourself books. If you have worked out child support and custody, good for you! Just make sure the child support fits the state guidelines.



You might see if you can have a lawyer go over it for you, but if you both agree on everything, hiring lawyers can cause problems and make people suddenly greedy. Also, you spend a lot of hard earned money when it may not be needed.

Answer 2

This is not a good idea - ESPECIALLY when children are involved!!! You will end up losing more money than saving!!



Get an attorney. For your own protection, PLEASE get an attorney!



THE best way to find a lawyer is by word of mouth. Ask your: family, friends, coworkers, anyone you might know in the same situation, etc.



OR



Call your local (usually county) bar association. Ask for names of attorneys that handle Domestic Relations. (If money is a BIG problem, you could also ask for the phone number of your local LegalAid office. - the attorneys at LegalAid are "real" attorneys, but sometimes in the field of Law, how much you are willing to pay does affect the quality you get.)



When you call the law office(s), insist on speaking with the Lawyer. Just tell the Secretary the main idea of your matter - do not tell all the little details of your matter to the Secretary - save the details for the Attorney. When you get the Lawyer on the phone line, ask him/her:



- Do they give >>>FREE, initial consultations for the FIRST meeting? (most do, but not all - you have to ask, don't assume)

- How much do they charge?

- Could you make payments on your account?

- Can they help you? OR Refer you to someone who can help you?



Good luck.





(This is based on my knowledge, information, belief, and life experiences. This was intended as personal opinion, and not intended to be used as legal advice. Seeking advice over the Internet is not a good idea - the field of Law is too complex for that. Please be careful and do your research.)

Answer 3

Look for books Nolo has printed. That company puts out a lot of do it yourself legal guides. There is also an organization called HALT the prints information to help people handle their legal problems.



Search online, even at sites that sell second hand books like Amazon, eBay, Half, etc.



Years ago I met a couple of guys who said they had written a book entitled "How to do your own Divorce." I bet they weren't the only ones to do so.



You could also go to the law library in your county courthouse which has public access. Look for the section on divorce proceedings in your state laws and in the court rules including any local rules. Ask the librarian to direct you to law books written about a divorce. There should be a section on it.



I have known people who've taken over their own divorce proceedings when dissatisfied with their lawyers.



Good luck.

Answer 4

Try calling your local Domestic Relations courthouse. Many have the forms printed out. I did this in Florida. Both parties fill out the form, you turn it in and pay the filing fee, and a couple weeks later it comes before a judge. Make sure you both agree with all the terms in the document or it will be tossed out. Called a Dissolution in most States.