DIY Divorce Archives

12 Little Known Solutions to the Most Common Divorce “Problems”

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, Child and Spousal Support, Coparenting, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, Divorce Finances, Divorce Mediation, DIY Divorce, Legal Coaching, Mediation, Property Division, Tips | Posted May 1, 2021

After 16 years of helping people with divorce, I have a really good sense of what is wrong with the divorce industry. At the top of the list is a lack of transparency for how it all works which is partially brought on by the culture of lawyers hiding behind a fortress of information. Some attorneys fear that you won’t need them if they give you answers. Even well-intentioned subject matter experts (i.e. divorce lawyers) often fail to provide a

Webinar Replay: How to Divorce in Colorado with Hello Divorce: Live Q&A

By Erin Levine in Blog, Divorce, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Tips | Posted March 31, 2021

At Hello Divorce, one of the most common questions we’re asked is “How can I get my divorce done without spending thousands of dollars or having it take over my life?” So, we turned the answer into a webinar so everyone could access the answers. This webinar is for you if you live in COLORADO and are considering filing for divorce (or have already started the process). CEO and Founder of Hello Divorce, Erin Levine, joined Sara VanDerslice, head of

We Researched the History of Divorce and You’ll Never Believe What We Found

By Sara VanDerslice in Blog, Divorce, DIY Divorce, Legal Innovation | Posted February 22, 2021

We can’t (positively) change the future of divorce without understanding its past. So we set out to learn more about the history of divorce. Throughout history, laws surrounding marriage and divorce have morphed dramatically. From the 1500s when divorce wasn’t allowed (although in certain circumstances, like the inability to bear a child, an annulment through Ex the church could be entertained), to nowadays where “divorce parties” have become almost as prevalent as engagement parties, the way society views divorce has

There’s a Right Way to DIY Your Divorce and Here’s How

By Erin Levine in Blog, Divorce, DIY Divorce, Legal System, Tips | Posted February 16, 2021

Before I founded Hello Divorce, I was terrified of “DIY” law. I didn’t actually believe that it was a good option for most people. I was scared they’d get stuck in the process or unknowingly make impactful mistakes. But the more stats I researched, the more I learned just how many people do it on their own and don’t go to trial. Did you know in over 75% of divorces, at least one spouse is self-represented? It’s true! So I

The Ultimate Settlement Agreement Checklist: 30+ Terms You Must Consider for Your Divorce

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, DIY Divorce | Posted December 11, 2020

Maybe you have finished the first couple of divorce steps and you and your spouse are just beginning to discuss how you’ll divide up bank accounts or whether or not you will pay support. Or, maybe you don’t like uncertainty and are negotiating with your spouse NOW (before you file paperwork) so there’s an agreement in place when that initial petition is signed. Regardless of where you are in the divorce process, this download is for YOU. Make sure you

Webinar Replay: How to Save Time, Money & (more) Heartache With an Easy Online California Divorce

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Finances, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Tips | Posted November 5, 2020

The market is flooded with self-help divorce platforms. Some of them help you to prepare your divorce forms. But how many of these websites are equipped to handle a question about your legal rights and/or step in and mediate when you and your spouse are having trouble coming to an agreement on key issues? And what happens if a judge ‘rejects’ your divorce agreement? That’s where we come in. Forget everything you know about the divorce industry Hello Divorce is

Avoiding a Nightmare Divorce: 5 Tips to Foster a Peaceful Divorce

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, Coparenting, Divorce, Divorce Finances, DIY Divorce, Tips | Posted October 15, 2020

We view divorce as an event. As if one day you announce, “I’m getting a divorce,” and the next day your marriage is over. The truth is, it’s a journey. It’s a process. It’s a method by which you transition out of your marriage and re-prioritize your relationships, especially your relationship with yourself. Sometimes there is still love. Sometimes the love that once was has long been extinguished. But one thing is certain, hardly anyone leaves their marriage hoping for

Webinar Replay: The Insider’s Guide to a Quick, Affordable, Hassle-Free Colorado Divorce

By Erin Levine in Blog, Divorce, DIY Divorce, Family Law, Tips | Posted October 8, 2020

How Coronavirus is Making Divorce Way Easier

By Hello Divorce Team in Blog, coronavirus, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, DIY Divorce, Legal Innovation, Legal System, Legal Technology | Posted September 18, 2020

Everywhere you turn, headlines read “Divorce Rate Skyrockets Amid Coronavirus Pandemic.” Same story, same anecdotal evidence from divorce lawyers. The truth is the more people spend time together in quarantine, the more their preexisting relationship issues are amplified. If they were struggling before COVID-19, their problems didn’t magically disappear during quarantine — instead, they led to a breaking point. Makes sense. Approximately 70% of divorces are filed by women and only after their marriage was on the rocks for years.

Will Coronavirus / COVID-19 Affect My CO Divorce?

By Hello Divorce Team in Coparenting, coronavirus, Divorce, DIY Divorce, News | Posted September 1, 2020

Coronavirus / COVID-19 has taken over for months now, and while a lot of things have been put on hold, your divorce doesn’t have to be one of them – in fact, here are reasons why it shouldn’t be. There are a lot of questions about how Coronavirus / COVID-19 could affect your divorce process, which is why I’m here with this Q&A about how to prepare yourself if and when COVID does impact your divorce: I’m quarantined due to

Search