An important step in filing for divorce without a lawyer, is working to reach the agreement before you file.  An agreement can provide greater security and can expedite the process.  Agreements can be reached between the parties informally, through mediation and through collaborative divorce.

In our monthly series about filing for divorce without a lawyer, we will be addressing the court processes.  In this month's article, we take on the difficult question of determining where you can file for divorce.  Our first series will be focusing on West Virginia. 

When you are planning for a divorce and money is tight, there are a number of things you can do to save money. Both mediation and collaborative divorce are often a less expensive option. This blog post also provides some free materials that can help you file for divorce when you cannot afford an attorney in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.

If you are wanting to get a divorce in West Virginia, but cannot afford a lawyer or prefer to file your case without a lawyer, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has created an excellent resource on their website that can provide you with all of the documents you need to file for divorce.   The website also has paperwork and forms to file to change child support.