Should You Hire a Illinois Divorce Lawyer
or Use Online Divorce Forms?

Should You Hire a Illinois Divorce Lawyer or Use Online Divorce Forms?

When do you need to hire a Illinois divorce law attorney and when is it okay to just use an online divorce form website to save a little money? Here is a few pointers to help you decide whether to do it yourself or retain a Illinois Divorce lawyer.

What Does it Mean to Use an Online Divorce Form Website?

Using an online form website in stead of a Illinois divorce lawyer in your divorce case means that you will represent yourself and act as your own lawyer. All of the online divorce form sites have disclaimers making it clear that they are not your lawyer and are just preparing documents on your behalf. While it is your constitutional right to act as your own lawyer, there are some significant risks involved that should be evaluated before you take the online route.

Additionally, you have to evaluate the particular website you are dealing with. Most are national sites that offer forms that (they claim) will work in any state. However, every state has different laws. In other words, a California Divorce Decree might not be identical to a Illinois Divorce Decree because the laws of the two states are not identical. So with an online divorce you are basically getting a generic form that may or may not work in your jurisdiction. Or you can make SURE by contacting the legally responsible person on that site, that the form comply with the Illinois divorce laws, and discuss the questions you want to clarify.

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What if You Have Children?

While many of the divorce form sites claim to offer forms that address the necessary provisions regarding children (conservatorship, support, visitation, etc.), it can be risky to use these generic forms when you have children. You must remember that your divorce forms are being prepared using online software that simply fills in the blanks with your answers to very simplistic yes/no or multiple choice questions. These answers may not necessarily fit your situation or you may not fully understand the question.

This is where a competent lawyer can make a big difference. A lawyer will learn more about your situation and find out exactly what your documents need to say. If you have children, you should consider to take the safe route and hire an experienced divorce lawyer.

What if You Own Property?

Many of the divorce form sites also claim to offer forms that will deal with the most complex of property divisions. But when it comes to dividing any property beyond personal effects (clothes, furniture, etc.), it is risky to rely solely on generic divorce forms. If you or your spouse own real estate, vehicles, 401k accounts or other retirement accounts, or have any other financial assets or liabilities, an online divorce form will not necessarily protect your interests.

A competent divorce lawyer would be able to, first, analyze your situation and determine what property division is in your best interest, and second, ensure that all the assets awarded to you were properly transferred and the titles correctly recorded on your behalf.

Conclusion

Using an online divorce form always carries a certain amount of risk. If there are no children from the marriage and no property to divide, then saving a few hundred dollars may be worth the risk. But for most people, especially with children or property involved, it is essential to hire an experienced Illinois divorce lawyer to handle their case.

Disclaimer: The information on this website has been compiled from public sources. Use of information from this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Please contact an attorney in your state (find from the menu top left) or your Attorney General to ensure that all your rights according to the law of Illinois divorce are protected.

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