| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| (Hint: To see more help topics select a state in Step 1 above) |
| How does DivorceWriter work? |
| First, complete the basic pre-purchase portion of the online interview. Then, set up your... more |
| What happens after I receive my DivorceWriter documents? |
| Just follow the step-by-step instructions included with your DivorceWriter package, which ... more |
| How do I make changes to my documents after I receive them? |
| If you want to make changes to any of your documents after receiving them in the mail, you... more |
| Will DivorceWriter documents work in my state and/or in my situation? |
| DivorceWriter provides self-help divorce documents and instructions. DivorceWriter is not ... more |
| I finished the online interview. How long will it take to receive my documents? |
| Get your DivorceWriter documents immediately using the instant download option. You may al... more |
| I want to use DivorceWriter to prepare my own divorce documents. What do I do next? |
| To get started, click on "Start the Process" above. You will be taken to our online inter... more |
| Can I use DivorceWriter in my state? |
| DivorceWriter offers divorce documents for nearly every U.S. state and the District of Col... more |
| What if I need additional documents that were not included in my DivorceWriter package? |
| Contact customer service at info@divorcewriter.com with the name or form number of the the... more |
| What is the online interview? |
| In as little as 10-15 minutes, the online interview allows you to enter the information ne... more |
| Can you overnight my documents to me so that I can have them right away? |
| Get your DivorceWriter documents immediately using the instant download option. You may a... more |
| How do I change my password? |
| To change your password you must first log back into your account using the login section ... more |
| How do I make changes to my existing DivorceWriter account? |
| If you already have a DivorceWriter account and need to make changes to your online interv... more |
| Are DivorceWriter documents legal? |
| DivorceWriter's goal is to provide self-help divorce documents. However, DivorceWriter is ... more |
| Does DivorceWriter provide documents for annulments? |
| No. DivorceWriter does not currently provide documents for annulments. |
| What is included? |
| The DivorceWriter package includes all forms needed to complete your divorce. These state... more |
| I didn't list any property or debts in the online interview. Why do some of my documents ask the court to divide property and debts? |
| Asking the Court for to divide property and debts fairly is standard language in the Divor... more |
| Can I file for divorce by mail in or e-file my divorce papers if my courthouse is closed to the public? |
| Yes. While courthouses are limiting access to the public to slow the spread of COVID-19, c... more |
| Do we need to notify the court of any address changes during the divorce? |
| Any questions concerning the requirements for notifying the court about changes of address... more |
| Can I file for divorce during a bankruptcy or vice versa? |
| Thank you for your inquiry. A divorce combined with a bankruptcy can be complicated and de... more |
| Can I just notarize one copy of my document, and then make copies of the page with the original signature? |
| Yes. Since notaries charge a per document fee, you will save money by having one document ... more |
| Will my documents be completed or will I have to fill them out myself when I receive them? |
| For the most part, your DivorceWriter documents arrive completed with the information that... more |
| I encountered a security restriction error when trying to e-file a document notarized online. |
| Some customers receive the following error when attempting to e-file a document they had n... more |
| Can I hand-write missing information on my documents or do they have to be typed? |
| As long as the form itself does not specifically state that it must be typed, you may hand... more |
| Who is my retirement plan administrator? |
| The plan administrator is the person or company selected by your employer to manage the re... more |
| Can I create another divorce in my account? |
| Yes, you can purchase additional divorces from your Account Summary page. Login to your a... more |
| What's the difference between an Acknowledgement and a Jurat? |
| With an Acknowledgement, the notary is certifying that the signer appeared before the nota... more |
| Do we include step-children in our divorce? |
| No. Only include children to whom both spouses are the legal parent. If you're filing for... more |
| I need a form that is not available online or in the DivorceWriter's supplemental forms database. How can I find a sample form elsewhere? |
| Divorce documents are public record, so it is usually possible to obtain a copy of one or ... more |
| How do I serve a spouse that lives in a different state or country? |
| The process for serving a spouse that lives in another state or country depends on the sta... more |
| Does it matter which spouse files for divorce? |
| Generally speaking, both spouses should have the same rights in a divorce proceeding regar... more |
| What is DivorceWriter's fax number? |
| DivorceWriter's fax number is (800) 344 9889. |
| How do I get documents notarized during quarantine? |
| In many states, places that provided in-person notary services before the quarantine, like... more |
| We were married in a foreign country. Can we divorce in the U.S.? |
| As long as you meet the residency requirements for filing for divorce in the state where y... more |
| I didn't list any property or debts in the online interview. Why do some of my documents ask the court to divide our property and/or debts? |
| The Divorce Petitions/Divorce Complaints in most states contain language asking the Court ... more |
| STATE PROCEDURES |
| (Hint: To see more help topics select a state in Step 1 above) |
| Do any documents require notarization? |
| The filing instructions included with your DivorceWriter package will provide additional i... more |
| What are the signature requirements for the documents I will receive? |
| The state-specific filing procedures included in the DivorceWriter package indicate which ... more |
| What if my spouse and I don't live in the same state? |
| As long as one spouse meets the residency requirements for the state where the divorce wil... more |
| Do I have to divorce in the state where I was married? |
| No. You can divorce in any state where you or your spouse meet the divorce residency requi... more |
| Can the wife change her name back during the divorce? |
| Yes, the wife may restore her name to the name she had before the marriage took place. If ... more |
| My documents ask for the "Cause Number" instead of a "Case Number." Is this correct? |
| Yes. In a number of U.S. states, the Courts use the term "Cause Number" instead of "Case ... more |
| How do I fix, or "amend" an error in a document I've already filed with the Court? |
| If there was an error on one or more of the documents that you have already filed with the... more |
| Where can I find state-by-state information on how long it takes to get a divorce? |
| Depending on the state where you live, it can take as little as two weeks and as much as s... more |
| Does my income fall below the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines? |
| To qualify for a divorce filing fee waiver, some states require the person filing to have ... more |
| Can my spouse have documents notarized in a different state? |
| Yes. If your spouse is unable to have documents notarized by a Notary Public in the state... more |
| CUSTODY, VISITATION, SUPPORT |
| (Hint: To see more help topics select a state in Step 1 above) |
| What is the difference between child support and spousal support? |
| Spousal support is paid to one spouse by the other for the support and care of the receivi... more |
| We have agreed that one spouse will pay spousal support to the other. What are some options? |
| Two common ways for one spouse to receive spousal support payments from the other are (1) ... more |
| Can we specify how we will claim our child(ren) for income tax purposes? |
| The DivorceWriter online interview allows you to designate which spouse will claim your mi... more |
| We have received our documents, but have decided that we do not want any parenting time schedule. Is this possible? |
| The DivorceWriter online interview, which you completed previously, was designed to accomm... more |
| We have children. Can I still use DivorceWriter? |
| Yes, you can use DivorceWriter to create your divorce forms even if you have children. Th... more |
| Do I have to pay income tax on spousal support payments that I receive? |
| For federal income tax purposes, spousal support is commonly considered taxable income for... more |
| What if I'm unemployed? |
| If you are unemployed, any unemployment compensation you receive is considered income. If... more |
| What if my children live in another state and we already have a court order or informal arrangement concerning child support and child custody/parenting time? |
| If you want to have the court issue an order as part of the divorce concerning child suppo... more |
| What if neither spouse has custody of the child(ren)? |
| For mandatory sections like custody and parenting time, selections must be made to complet... more |
| What is the home state of the children under UCCJEA? |
| While you are entitled to file for divorce in any state where the residency requirements a... more |
| Do I include minor children if we don't have contact? |
| Yes. If both spouses are the parents to the minor child, they are included in the divorce.... more |
| PROPERTY AND DEBTS |
| (Hint: To see more help topics select a state in Step 1 above) |
| Can I receive a portion of my spouse's retirement plan even though his/her retirement is several years away? |
| The most common way for one spouse to secure the right to a portion of the other spouse's ... more |
| Do we have to list the debts we have agreed to divide? |
| About 30% of DivorceWriter customers list debts. The debts listed will appear on the sett... more |
| We want to transfer real estate into only one spouse's name. Do we need a Quit Claim Deed? |
| Generally, if you want to transfer jointly held real estate into the name of only one spou... more |
| Can we divide/list as many items of personal property as we want? |
| Choose to list all, some, or no property. The customer decides which property, if any, to ... more |
| Do I need to list the legal description of my real estate? |
| It is generally sufficient to just list the physical address of the property (street, city... more |
| When can I record the quit claim deed my spouse signed? |
| One spouse may choose to sign a quit claim deed transferring his or her interest in the ma... more |
| Why do my DivorceWriter documents say that we do not have life insurance or other property that we actually do have? |
| Some states require divorcing spouses to provide information on several different types of... more |
| What is the "legal description" of a piece of real estate? |
| The legal description is usually a one to two paragraph description of land that includes ... more |
| SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES |
| (Hint: To see more help topics select a state in Step 1 above) |
| I received my DivorceWriter package today, but I'm not sure I want to file for divorce right away. How how long are these papers good for? |
| Unsigned divorce documents do not have an expiration date per se. Applicable time periods... more |
| I can't find my spouse. Can I still use DivorceWriter? |
| DivorceWriter is designed for couples who have reached an agreement on all issues and who ... more |
| I am not sure my marriage was legal. Do I even need a divorce? |
| DivorceWriter is for people who want to end their marriages. If you have any questions reg... more |
| What if I have an out of state driver's license or no license at all? |
| If the spouse who files for divorce does not have a valid in-state driver's license, it ma... more |
| My spouse is currently incarcerated. Can we still use DivorceWriter? |
| Yes, as long as your spouse is capable of receiving documents and signing them in front of... more |
| How do we get documents notarized in a foreign country? |
| The meaning of the term "notary" varies widely from country to country. To find a Notary ... more |
| What if one spouse is an active duty servicemember? |
| A divorce can be filed in the state where either spouse meets the residency requirement. A... more |
| Can I use divorce forms even though they contain gender-specific terms? |
| One thing that has lagged behind following the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwid... more |
| My spouse is currently incarcerated. What address do I use? |
| You may use the address at the facility where your spouse is currently incarcerated. Divo... more |
| How do I end a civil union or domestic partnership? |
| When recognized in the state, civil unions and/or domestic partnerships can be entered int... more |
| Which states allow same-sex divorce? |
| On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nati... more |
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