Easiest way to file for divorce?

[Rucker61]

I have a couple questions for those who have gotten divorced. Without any lawyers involved, both parties agreeing on everything etc. I am trying to make this as easy as possible and with less trips to the courthouse.

I have been looking on the state and weld county websites and they say to fill out the first two forms and go file, then wait for the court to ask for the rest, can you just fill out all the necessary forms and take them all in at once?

And can they notarize them at the court or do you have to pay to have them all notarized somewhere else?

I was divorced in a different state, but it was very similar with a DIY. No kids, and no blowup. Cost less than $200. How well do you trust your wife?

[Spdu4ia]

I've done it twice , once with a lawyer and once without. Once in this state and once in another state. Do NOT go into it without knowing what your doing! Definitely at least talk with one , I highly recommend retaining one. Divorce is expensive but going in blind can be wwwaaayyyyy more expensive. No matter how much you think you trust you soon to be Ex-wife people do the craziest things when backed into a corner. How would you react if she tried to nail you to the wall?

[DFBrews]

Things Like Half your 401k is hers

along with life insurance

[trlcavscout]

I was divorced in a different state, but it was very similar with a DIY. No kids, and no blowup. Cost less than $200. How well do you trust your wife?

I have one kid full time who wont live with her, and a younger one that I have more then 50% of the time. According to the calculator she owes me child support which I don't want. Their are a few other financial factors that will keep her from arguing anything as well. If she doesn't cause problems it will be better for her so I really don't expect any problems. She left me for another guy and is accepting responsibility for what she did. We filled out the first two forms jointly and we will be filing them Friday.

[Spdu4ia]

Shit , you left out that you had kids... There is no question. LAWYER


that makes things 100x more complicated, sorry man

[trlcavscout]

Things Like Half your 401k is hers

along with life insurance

And half of the bill for the 401k loan we took out for vacations last year. Luckily I haven't contributed much to my 401 so half of whats left in there right now isn't a big deal, but her paying for half of the loan would be a big deal for her.

[asmo]

You can have the same lawyer represent the both of you. Sooooooo much cheaper.

I did it that way and it was simple and awesome.

[crashdown]

Lawyer or hit-man... your choice, but seriously...
Asmo is correct. That's what I did, shit went south years later over child support issues and such, but a single lawyer while you guys are getting along is way cheaper, and easier. Make sure YOU hire the lawyer and they are your lawyer when it's over.
You won't be getting along in a year or two guaranteed.

[Great-Kazoo]

LAWYER . Pay now or end up paying later

[Dlesh123]

At least talk to a lawyer, she has already shown you that she is not trustworthy.