What can you do if you do not agree to the terms of the divorce papers and cannot afford a lawyer?

Answer 1

The clerk of the court at your local courthouse should be able to direct you to legal aid services, which are legal services available to you at little or no cost. * Every US citizen has the right to represent his or herself (Pro Se) in a court of law. The contesting spouse only needs to appear at the hearing with evidence documenting the contested terms and present his or her case to the court.

Answer 2

If you have no children, it may be easy enough to use an online divorce document and to file it yourself at the courts. Shared debt, a jointly owned home, car and other property adds difficulty and it may be cheaper in the long run to get help or a legal review. You definitely would want to take care to remove your name from bank, credit and other accounts that you share with the other person. If you have direct deposit, set up a brand new account and change this with your employer. Review and change your beneficiaries on 401 Ks, insurance and so on.

Answer 3

By having both parties agree on the terms of the divorice. If there is no dispute over who gets what then a lawyer is unnecessary all you need to do is fill out the paper work.