Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled some of our more common questions. If you have a question about our service or the filing process that isn’t answered here, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
How much does your service cost?
The total cost for our service is $119. There are no hidden fees and no additional costs for our service.
What about other fees? Do I still have to pay court costs?
Yes, you will still have court costs. We are a document preparation service. The fee we charge is to prepare your divorce papers and filing instructions. You will still have to pay a filing fee (court costs) when you file your papers with your local court. Court costs range from about $100-400, depending upon where you file.
What should I do if I can’t find my spouse? Or if my spouse is not willing to sign the papers? Can you still help me?
We can NOT help you if you can’t find your spouse. We can NOT help you if your spouse will not sign the papers. This can be a complicated legal procedure that’s best handled by an attorney. Our process will only work when you can locate your spouse, and he or she is willing to sign the papers for the court.
How will I serve my spouse with the divorce papers?
This depends on the procedures in your state, but for the most part, it is a matter of mailing or hand-delivering the forms to your spouse to sign. Most states don’t require formal service through a Sheriff or process server. Some states do not require service at all; instead, you file a joint petition. Please click on the link at the right for your state to learn more specific details about the procedure.
Do we have to go to court?
This again will depend on the procedure in your state. Some states do require a hearing, while others don’t. In many states, when a hearing IS required, only one spouse may be required to attend that hearing. However, in almost all cases, you will still be required to physically take the papers to the courthouse to file, even if a final hearing is not required. Most states do not allow you to file by mail, fax, or online. Again, choose your state at the right to see what will be required.
Can I change my name in the divorce?
Absolutely. We even include a box to check on the questionnaire to request a name change. Just check it and fill in what you want your new name to be. We’ll include the name change request in the divorce papers. Everything can be taken care of all at once, without any extra fees from us or from the court.
Will I need any special software to use your service?
You don’t need any special software. Everything can be done online through your web browser. To view the documents, you’ll just open them with any word processing program or PDF viewer. Most computers already have the PDF viewer installed, but if you don’t, you can download it for free from the following link: Adobe Reader Download.
What happens if I need to make a change in the divorce papers after I receive them?
Our service includes unlimited revisions, up until your case is filed with the court. We’ll make the changes for free if you need to update your papers for any reason: because of a new agreement, you made a mistake on the questionnaire, or maybe your circumstances change before you’re able to file the papers. However, please note that we cannot make changes to the papers once they’ve actually been filed with the court.
How old does a child have to be to decide which parent to live with? (In other words… can you advise me on a specific legal question I have?)
In putting this website together, we’ve done our best to point you to information that allows you to find the answers you need. We’re happy to answer any procedural questions about the filing process, but we can not and will not answer any legal questions or give out legal advice. If you have a specific legal problem that you can’t find in the statutes or links we provide, you should speak with an attorney.