What is involved if I decide to represent myself in a divorce proceeding?

The following procedures must be completed:

    Drafting legal documents.
    Attending court to issue the Petition for Divorce.
    Serving Petition for Divorce to your spouse.
    Attending court to set a motion for divorce.
    Attending court to obtain divorce certificate.

You can buy a divorce kit to assist you from certain stores. However, using a divorce kit is not the best solution for everyone. You may experience the following problems.

    The kit is difficult to understand.
    Drafting legal documents can be a daunting task.
    You may face the prospect of long hours in lineups attending court.
    You must follow proper procedures to file legal documents in the appropriate court office of the appropriate level of the court system and to serve them on your spouse.

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