If my spouse and I agree on a simple divorce with no kids and no assets, how do I start the process? Do I print and file the forms myself?

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Me and my husband have both agreed to get a divorce with no problems. I don’t know how to start this. Do I just print out the papers?

December 12, 2025

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If you already have the divorce forms, the next step is simply to fill them out with your personal information. After that, both you and your husband will need to sign the documents in front of a notary to make them legally valid. Once everything is notarized, you can take the completed packet to the courthouse for filing. Keep in mind that there will be a filing fee, so it’s a good idea to call the clerk’s office ahead of time to confirm what forms of payment they accept.

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Me and my husband have both agreed to get a divorce with no problems. I don’t know how to start this. Do I just print out the papers?

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I understand that you and your husband have agreed to get a divorce. Have you both discussed the terms of the divorce, such as asset division and child custody arrangements?

We have no assets together or children.

Lexi, Chatbot

Are you looking for guidance on how to proceed with filing for divorce in your state?

Yes, do I just print out papers and call the courthouse?

Lexi, Chatbot

Is there anything else the Family Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with filing for divorce.

No, we both agreed on this divorce and wanted to get it finalized.

Email is fine.

Lawyer, Esquire

Hi, I am an attorney with over 20 years’ experience practicing law. I'm happy to help. Do you have the divorce forms for the county where you live?

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I haven’t received a response yet, so I just wanted to follow up and make sure we’re still connected. I’m happy to return to your question anytime.

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Do you have any other questions?

I need to print out papers.

It’s an agreement between both of us. We have no children together.

I was going to call them tomorrow. I filled out papers on here — does that work?

Lawyer, Esquire

You will need to print out the papers, complete them, and have your signatures notarized before taking them to file at the courthouse.

How do we notarize them?

Lawyer, Esquire

You go to a person who is a registered notary public, and they witness you sign. Most banks have notary publics available.

I have to pay again to get them notarized?

Lawyer, Esquire

There is usually a small fee for a notary.

So I can get them notarized on here?

Lawyer, Esquire

You may be able to find a remote online notary, but if not, you will have to visit a notary in person.

Can I help with any other questions?

Lawyer, Esquire

I hope I was able to fully resolve your questions. Good luck with your divorce.

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