Q: my daughter laura needs to get out of an abusive relationship how does she get a cheap divorce
A:
The cheapest is to file pro se (w/o an attorney). The next cheapest is to have an unbundled attorney assist with only part of the litigation. Some couples use mediators to reduce the cost for both parties. Pricing varies by attorney, so she will have to call around.
An attorney is recommended for most divorce situations, but she can get a divorce w/o an attorney too.
A: The cheapest divorce would be her doing it on her own. She can either get forms online, on the state court website, or at the courthouse. If she is looking for an attorney, she might find someone who helps draft paperwork or can give advice in an unbundled fashion. If she is looking for full blown representation she should call around to see what the various attorneys she talks to charge.
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