Q: Is there any other way to be legally divorced other than a dissolution or divorce?
I have been separated for 18 months. My spouse and I have absolutely nothing together. She refuses a dissolution even though she is asking for nothing and neither am I. She says I'm going to have to spend the money on an attorney out of spite just to get her to appear. What other options do I have? I don't have thousands of dollars just to get her to sign off.
A: Check if your local domestic relations court has a legal clinic with volunteer lawyers who help with the divorce paperwork. Or check local law schools for any legal clinics they have. The forms for divorce are typically available on your local court's web site, although it is recommended that you have an attorney complete those. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to call some local divorce attorneys - many offer free consultations and can advise you how much the legal fees might be.
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A: If you truly don't have assets to split, you might consider filing the divorce yourself without an attorney. Many courts have their own forms to assist in low-asset divorces. The most you would pay in that case would be the filing fee.
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