Can I use Summary Dissolution forms or other self-help forms to file for divorce?
A summary dissolution is a simple, uncontested divorce. The forms and instructions are free and are available at county courthouses. However, if you and your spouse disagree as to any aspect of the divorce, you have children, pensions, or real property, you should consult with an attorney. How do I fill out the petition? The petition tells the judge and your spouse what you are asking for in the divorce. If a lawyer is representing you, he or she will write the petition after talking to you about what you want. If you are using “do-it-yourself” forms, the class you go to or the instructions you receive will give you information about the kinds of things you can ask for in a divorce. After the petition is written, it is filed (turned in) at the courthouse. How do I serve the divorce papers? If a lawyer is handling your divorce, he or she will have the divorce papers served on (officially delivered to) your spouse. If you are using do-it-yourself forms, the instructions will tell you wha
