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Under Massachusetts law, parties are entitled to represent themselves in divorce court. Is it a good idea? Well, like everything else in the legal arena, that depends. If your marriage has very few marital assets, no children and both parties are amicable, filing for divorce can be as simple as filling out the forms. There are often some legal procedures that are required, and parties will have to appear in court to consent to the final judgment. So, yes, it is possible to file for divorce without a lawyer.
Is It a Good Idea?
At The Massachusetts Family Law Group, we have represented thousands of clients in divorce. It is surprising how many make their initial calls to us saying they thought they had everything worked out with their ex-spouses — until his or her attorney got involved. Sometimes, one party will hire an attorney who sees no value in an amicable divorce. Most times, though, the attorneys have enough experience to see the pitfalls that often arise when the parties simply draft their agreement at the kitchen table. What seems like a fair division of property or parenting agreement now can come back to haunt the parties later, unless the agreement has legal merit and protects the interests and rights of all parties.
If you are considering filing for divorce, talk to an attorney at The Massachusetts Family Law Group. We will give you straight answers about whether divorce without a lawyer makes sense under your circumstances. If we can help you by simply telling you what forms to fill out, then we will be happy to do so, or send you to our sister firm, Massachusetts Flat-Fee Divorce Attorneys. Our concern is always to help you get through the process as efficiently and effectively as possible — even if that means telling some clients that they really don't need us.
Contact Us With Questions About Do-It-Yourself Divorce
Our Plymouth law firm serves clients on Cape Cod and the South Shore counties of Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket. Contact us at (800) 299-DIVORCE to learn about divorce without a lawyer in Massachusetts. We offer a free, no obligation consultation with an experienced Plymouth family law attorney.
