Elk Grove, CA asked in Family Law for California

Q: My husband wants a divorce. He is living in another state and we have a child togwther under 2. Looking for advice

Need to know what forms and if i can get this done cheaply? Or free?

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Gina Marie Famularo
Gina Marie Famularo
Answered
  • Corona, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If you have limited funds to complete a divorce, you can do the process relatively cheaply by going through a paralegal, an attorney is generally only needed when you need to go to court or you have a complicated divorce with lots of assets. Paralegals are at least half the price of an attorney. Another option is to go to your local courthouse. They will have a self-help center with paralegals and attorneys on staff who can help you fill out the papers and file the castor free,

Gina Marie Famularo
Gina Marie Famularo
Answered
  • Corona, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Go to the self help center at the courthouse if you want to try to do the divorce yourself. Otherwise, consider hiring a paralegal, they will be at least half the price of an attorney.

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