In many states it is legal to get a divorce without representation. If you have limited or no assets and no children or dependents, it may the way to go as you'll save money in attorney and court costs.
1. Determine if you qualify for a no-fault divorce in your state by utilizing online resources such as divorcelawinfo.com or calling your county clerk's office. It's important to understand the law governing divorce in your area as it varies by state.
2. Pick up the forms you will need from your local state courthouse or clerk's office. You can find state-specific forms online as well to download for free on websites such as family.findlaw.com.
3. Fill out the forms completely with all required information pertaining to your divorce. Follow the directions closely. These should be fairly simple if you have limited assets to split or have already arranged how they will be divided.
4. Sign the forms and have your spouse sign them as well. In some states they are required to be notarized (this can be done at your bank or many Post Offices).
5. Deliver the completed forms and any required fees to the organization in your state that will be handling your divorce. This information should be included on the instructions for filing.
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Yes, it can be done without a lawyer. According to this Ezine article, "There is now available a method to deal with a divorce without a lawyer or an attorney. Known as the Pro Se divorce, or more popularly as the do it yourself divorce, it entitles both the parties filing the divorce papers themselves. However, Pro Se divorce can be filed only under certain conditions and might not be the best option for many."

The videos should help you with the process of the Pro Se Divorce.
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Others have said "yes"... add my voice to the fact that you can get a divorce without a lawyer.

As a therapist, I've come to appreciate mediation for divorce. You can find a mediation service that might be a better solution.

Also, my clients continue to reinforce that the job of a lawyer is to get you everything at any cost. That's what you've hired them to do. So lawyers have no problems cutting your ex to shreds and beyond. Even if you're angry, you might regret that kind of decision.

Lawyers are also very expensive...
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