Divorce & Custody Document Preparation
For whatever the reason, you need that divorce. You’ve called around, and you know how much money the lawyers want. You’ve been putting it off. Or maybe your ex is dragging you back through a custody battle. It is in your best interest to hire a lawyer, but you think you might do it yourself. Maybe you’ve already started the process of representing yourself. Some help with the paperwork sure would be nice! Our attorneys, not a computer program, licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri, will write up your paperwork for you, personalized based on the information you give us, in the timeframe you request. You will have everything you need to get started.
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Divorce (uncontested, no kids)
(everyone agrees on everything, and everyone will sign)
Documents Included
- Petition, redacted and unredacted
- Redacted Information Filing Form
- Confidential Information Filing Form
- Certificate of Divorce
- Service Waiver
- Income and Expense Form
- Marital Assets and Debts Form
- Joint Affidavit
- Proposed Judgment
- Filing Instructions
STANDARD
Drafts received via email within 21 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within five days of receipt of drafts.
PREMIUM
Drafts received via email within 10 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within two business days of receipt of drafts.
PLATINUM (72 HOURS)
Drafts received via email within 72 business hours with filing instructions, one revision available if made within 24 business hours of receipt of drafts.
Divorce (uncontested, no kids)
Legal Document Drafting vs. Traditional Lawyer Fees
The cost of hiring a lawyer for this service, in this area, typically can start around $2,000, plus or minus a little bit, plus court filing and service fees, but costs can increase significantly as hourly rates kick in. This fee only applies if all parties are in complete agreement on terms. Timelines average two to three months or more.
While it is certainly always best practice to have a lawyer to represent you in court, The Lawyer 4 Me offers
affordable legal document
drafting services for
self-representation, providing significant savings compared to hiring a traditional lawyer with a retainer. Our service ensures you receive
high-quality legal documents at a more affordable price.
Divorce (contested, no kids),
Documents Included
- Petition, redacted and unredacted
- Redacted Information Filing Form
- Confidential Information Filing Form
- Certificate of Divorce
- Service Waiver (if applicable)
- Summons Request
- Income and Expense Forms
- Marital Assets and Debts Forms
- Proposed Judgment
- Filing Instructions
STANDARD
Drafts received via email within 21 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within five days of receipt of drafts.
PREMIUM
Drafts received via email within 10 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within two business days of receipt of drafts.
PLATINUM (72 HOURS)
Drafts received via email within 72 business hours with filing instructions, one revision available if made within 24 business hours of receipt of drafts.
Divorce, contested (without kids)
Legal Document Drafting vs. Traditional Lawyer Fees
The cost of hiring a lawyer for this service, in this area, typically can start between $3,500-$5,000, plus or minus a little bit, plus court filing and service fees, but costs can increase significantly as hourly rates kick in. The more time consuming the case, the more expensive it becomes, and retainers may have to be supplemented in the future. The timeline will also be dependent on how hard everyone is fighting, and how time-consuming the case becomes. It can run from four months to well over a year.
While it is certainly always best practice to have a lawyer to represent you in court,
The Lawyer 4 Me offers
affordable legal document
drafting services for
self-representation, providing significant savings compared to hiring a traditional lawyer with a retainer. Our service ensures you receive
high-quality legal documents at a more affordable price.
Divorce with kids
Documents Included
- Petition, redacted and unredacted
- Redacted Information Filing Form
- Confidential Information Filing Form
- Certificate of Divorce
- Service Waiver (if applicable)
- Summons Request (just in case)
- Income and Expense Forms
- Marital Assets and Debts Forms
- Motion for Guardian ad Litem
- Proposed Parenting Plan
- Form 14
- Proposed Judgment
- Filing Instructions
STANDARD
Drafts received via email within 21 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within five days of receipt of drafts.
PREMIUM
Drafts received via email within 10 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within two business days of receipt of drafts.
PLATINUM (72 HOURS)
Drafts received via email within 72 business hours with filing instructions, one revision available if made within 24 business hours of receipt of drafts.
Divorce with Kids
Legal Document Drafting vs. Traditional Lawyer Fees
The cost of hiring a lawyer for this service, in this area, typically can start between $3,500-$5,000, plus or minus a little bit, plus court filing and service fees, but costs can increase significantly as hourly rates kick in. The more time consuming the case, the more expensive it becomes, and retainers may have to be supplemented in the future. The timeline will also be dependent on how hard everyone is fighting, and how time-consuming the case becomes. It can run from four months to well over a year.
While it is certainly always best practice to have a lawyer to represent you in court,
The Lawyer 4 Me offers
affordable legal document
drafting services for
self-representation, providing significant savings compared to hiring a traditional lawyer with a retainer. Our service ensures you receive
high-quality legal documents at a more affordable price.
Paternity Suit
(A custody case between unmarried parties; paternity of the child does not have to be in question)
Documents Included
- Petition, redacted and unredacted
- Redacted Information Filing Form
- Confidential Information Filing Form
- Service Waiver (if applicable)
- Summons Request (just in case)
- Income and Expense Forms
- Motion for Guardian ad Litem
- Form 14
- Parenting Plan
- Filing Instructions
STANDARD
Drafts received via email within 21 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within five days of receipt of drafts.
PREMIUM
Drafts received via email within 10 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within two business days of receipt of drafts.
PLATINUM (72 HOURS)
Drafts received via email within 72 business hours with filing instructions, one revision available if made within 24 business hours of receipt of drafts.
Paternity Suit
Legal Document Drafting vs. Traditional Lawyer Fees
The cost of hiring a lawyer for this service, in this area, typically can start between $3,500-$5,000, plus or minus a little bit, plus court filing and service fees, but costs can increase significantly as hourly rates kick in. The more time consuming the case, the more expensive it becomes, and retainers may have to be supplemented in the future. The timeline will also be dependent on how hard everyone is fighting, and how time-consuming the case becomes. It can run from four months to well over a year.
While it is certainly always best practice to have a lawyer to represent you in court,
The Lawyer 4 Me offers affordable legal document drafting services for self-representation, providing significant savings compared to hiring a traditional lawyer with a retainer. Our service ensures you receive high-quality legal documents at a more affordable price.
Custody modification
Documents Included
- Motion to Modify, redacted and unredacted
- Redacted Information Filing Form
- Confidential Information Filing Form
- Summons Request (just in case)
- Income and Expense Forms
- Motion for Guardian ad Litem
- Form 14
- Parenting Plan
- Filing Instructions
STANDARD
Drafts received via email within 21 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within five days of receipt of drafts.
PREMIUM
Drafts received via email within 10 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within two business days of receipt of drafts.
PLATINUM (72 HOURS)
Drafts received via email within 72 business hours with filing instructions, one revision available if made within 24 business hours of receipt of drafts.
Custody Modification
Legal Document Drafting vs. Traditional Lawyer Fees
The cost of hiring a lawyer for this service, in this area, typically can start between $2,000-$3,500, plus or minus a little bit, plus court filing and service fees, but costs can increase significantly as hourly rates kick in. The more time consuming the case, the more expensive it becomes, and retainers may have to be supplemented in the future. The timeline will also be dependent on how hard everyone is fighting, and how time-consuming the case becomes. It can run from four months to well over a year.
While it is certainly always best practice to have a lawyer to represent you in court,
The Lawyer 4 Me offers affordable legal document drafting services for self-representation, providing significant savings compared to hiring a traditional lawyer with a retainer. Our service ensures you receive high-quality legal documents at a more affordable price.
Divorce Answers (no kids) with Counter Petition:
They filed against you. Answers are required within 30 days of service.
Documents Included
- Answer, redacted and unredacted
- Counter Petition, redacted and unredacted
- Redacted Information Filing Form
- Confidential Information Filing Form
- Certificate of Divorce
- Income and Expense Forms
- Marital Assets and Debts Forms
- Joint Affidavit (if applicable)
- Proposed Judgment
- Filing Instructions
STANDARD
Drafts received via email within 21 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within five days of receipt of drafts.
PREMIUM
Drafts received via email within 10 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within two business days of receipt of drafts.
PLATINUM (72 HOURS)
Drafts received via email within 72 business hours with filing instructions, one revision available if made within 24 business hours of receipt of drafts.
Divorce Answers
Legal Document Drafting vs. Traditional Lawyer Fees
The cost of hiring a lawyer for this service, in this area, typically can start between $3,500-$5,000, plus or minus a little bit, plus court filing and service fees, but costs can increase significantly as hourly rates kick in. The more time consuming the case, the more expensive it becomes, and retainers may have to be supplemented in the future. The timeline will also be dependent on how hard everyone is fighting, and how time-consuming the case becomes. It can run from four months to well over a year.
While it is certainly always best practice to have a lawyer to represent you in court,
The Lawyer 4 Me offers affordable legal document drafting services for self-representation, providing significant savings compared to hiring a traditional lawyer with a retainer. Our service ensures you receive high-quality legal documents at a more affordable price.
Divorce Answers (with kids) (They filed against you)
Documents Included
- Answer, redacted and unredacted
- Counter Petition, redacted and unredacted
- Redacted Information Filing Form
- Confidential Information Filing Form
- Certificate of Divorce
- Income and Expense Forms
- Marital Assets and Debts Forms
- Motion for Guardian ad Litem
- Parenting Plan
- Form 14
- Proposed Judgment
- Filing Instructions
STANDARD
Drafts received via email within 21 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within five days of receipt of drafts.
PREMIUM
Drafts received via email within 10 days with filing instructions, one revision available if made within two business days of receipt of drafts.
PLATINUM (72 HOURS)
Drafts received via email within 72 business hours with filing instructions, one revision available if made within 24 business hours of receipt of drafts.
Divorce Answers
Legal Document Drafting vs. Traditional Lawyer Fees
The cost of hiring a lawyer for this service, in this area, typically can start between $3,500-$5,000, plus or minus a little bit, plus court filing and service fees, but costs can increase significantly as hourly rates kick in. The more time consuming the case, the more expensive it becomes, and retainers may have to be supplemented in the future. The timeline will also be dependent on how hard everyone is fighting, and how time-consuming the case becomes. It can run from four months to well over a year.
While it is certainly always best practice to have a lawyer to represent you in court,
The Lawyer 4 Me offers affordable legal document drafting services for self-representation, providing significant savings compared to hiring a traditional lawyer with a retainer. Our service ensures you receive high-quality legal documents at a more affordable price.
Other Legal Documents
Legal documents in other areas of law can be drafted on a negotiated price basis. Contact me and we can discuss how The Lawyer 4 Me can help you
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kim@thelawyer4me.com
405 N. High Street, California, MO 65018
P.O. Box 106053, Jefferson City, MO 65110
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