Self Help Legal Services, P.A.

Petitioner Filing for Divorce Where the Parties Have an Agreement With Property and With or Without Children

You will not need to fill out or use the summons if both parties file their paperwork on time. If for some reason, your spouse does not file an answer, then you will need to serve all the paperwork on your spouse by the sheriff with the summons. Every time a family law case is opened, you will need to fill out a civil cover sheet. If the family law case includes children, then a uniform child custody jurisdiction enforcement affidavit must also be filed. All divorce filings also require a notice of social security and notice of related cases to be filed.

Financial affidavits are usually required unless the parties have no children, no assets, and no debts. You do not need to file an affidavit of corroborating witness if your driver’s license was issued at least six months before filing your divorce papers. You are allowed to blackout your driver’s license number before giving a copy to the Court to show proof of your Florida residency, which is required in order to get divorced in Florida.

HOW SELF HELP LEGAL SERVICES, P.A.
CAN HELP YOU

LEGAL ADVICE

You will be advised of your rights and obligations when you are going through any family law case.

COUNSELING

You will receive counseling regarding actions you should and should not take both in and out of court. You will receive counseling on what actions to take and what actions to avoid when children are involved.

PREPARING PAPER WORK

Your legal paperwork will be prepared by an attorney during your Self Help Services session (as time permits) and you will receive an instruction letter explaining what steps to take next.

RESOURCES

You will be given contact information as needed for resources such as court reporters, private process servers, counselors, expert witnesses, parenting classes, courthouses, and judges.

FEES AND COSTS

Fees start as low as $45 for an initial 30 minute consultation. The first 2 hour Self Help session is a $400 minimum and $200 per hour thereafter if more time is needed. There may be other costs associated with your case payable to third parties which are out of the control of the attorney.

YOU SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

Self Help Legal Services, P.A. is proud to announce a new service that automates the appointments and allows you to schedule your own appointment(s) as needed.