File for Divorce Yourself

Free, step-by-step guides for all 50 states. No lawyers required for uncontested divorce. Every guide covers costs, forms, timelines, and residency requirements.

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Most Popular States

Quick access to the states with the most divorce filings

California Divorce
Filing Fee: $435-$450 · Timeline: 6+ months Texas Divorce
Filing Fee: $250-$350 · Timeline: 60+ days Florida Divorce
Filing Fee: $409 · Timeline: 3-6 months New York Divorce
Filing Fee: $210-$335 · Timeline: 3-12 months Illinois Divorce
Filing Fee: $337-$400 · Timeline: 6+ months Pennsylvania Divorce
Filing Fee: $300-$350 · Timeline: 3-12 months

Important: When You Need a Lawyer

These guides are for uncontested, no-fault divorces. You may need an attorney if your spouse contests the divorce, you have complex property division, child custody is disputed, or there's domestic violence involved. For simple, uncontested divorces where both parties agree, you can file yourself and save thousands.

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All 50 State Divorce Guides

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Divorce Guides & Resources

Understand the process before you file

New to the Divorce Process? Start Here

Filing for divorce can feel overwhelming. These guides break it down into simple steps:

  1. How to File for Divorce: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026) — The complete process from paperwork to final decree, explained in plain English.
  2. How Much Does a Divorce Cost by State? — Filing fees, attorney costs, and ways to save. Real numbers, not vague estimates.
  3. Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce — The single biggest factor in how long, expensive, and stressful your divorce will be.
How Long Does a Divorce Take?
State-by-state timelines from filing to final decree. Waiting periods, contested vs. uncontested, and what causes delays. Can You Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer?
When DIY divorce works, when you need help, and the options in between. Property Division in Divorce
Community property vs. equitable distribution — how your state divides assets and what it means for you.