That is a broad question because it is wholly dependent on many factors to include, but not limited to, what country you live in (or claim citizenship in), and how complex your divorce is likely to be. Thus, as stated, this question is virtually impossible to answer. Divorces can be tricky. I did mine through a process called mediation which was less expensive than using an attorney. I researched a few details online, spent a lot of time in the county legal library, and talked to co-workers who had been through the divorce process in my state. My divorce was unusually amicable though and I don't recommend mediation for more complex cases that involve children or property. This is rare. Read up and contact a reputable divorce attorney (friends and family are your best bet for recommendations). Best of luck.

A husband or a wife is generally the first requirement!!!

cheating:D

Pissed...! Really, really pissed... ;-)

Shotgun & a shovel,no joking,a good LAWER.

A Family Law attorney. But first, transfer as much money as you can out of your joint accounts. Do NOT put the money into another account. Anything with your SSN can be traced. Next, empty out any safe deposit contents, even if you don't want the stuff. Then grab your last 5 years of tax returns. More if you have them. You also want to incur as much debt as possible. Find a good friend and have him/her "loan" you the money that you transferred out of your joint accounts. Sign a note. You just developed a bad gambling habit. Go to a local casino a few times, just so that you can say that you were there. You also want to be parent of the year. If you get the kids, you won't have to pay child support, but your spouse will. Unfortunately, you will have to divide the house, your pension, etc. Oh, and if there is something that is really meaningful to you, "lose" it. Do this slowly. Take your time, so things are not noticed. Have your attorney draw up the papers and file them so that when the do-do hits the fan, you are ready to serve. Some jurisdictions have a time limit as to how long the papers can just sit there without being served. Consult your attorney on this. Whatever you do, do NOT tell your attorney about your divorce preparations. Since your actions may be considered fraudulent, what they don't know won't hurt you. Even if they can guess. Do NOT serve your spouse the divorce papers, even though you might want to. And do NOT attorney hop. Find one and stick with him or her. Every time that you change an attorney it can hurt you. One final note. Usually when you hit the other side with divorce papers, they go through a "martyr" period. They want you to take it all. They just want to wallow in their misery. This is the time to have a property settlement agreement all ready to go. It has to appear fair on its face, or the court won't buy it. But if you can talk the other side into going with an uncontested dissolution ( "it will be so much cheaper and easier on the kids, etc." ) and property settlement agreement, by the time that they wake up it will be too late. It will cost them a fortune to contest it. Be sure to talk about the uncontested dissolution and property settlement agreement away from your attorney. Once again, he/she will stay conflict free and you can get away with murder. But be warned, after the martyr period there is the vengence period where they will do anything, and I mean anything, to screw you. Oh, after you file you will want to update and change your will. A lot of people forget this.

First you need to be married.

I'm trying to get a divorce myself and I've been looking at different websites for the answers. I wish I could help you but I can't. The only thing I can say is that this site is not the place for your answer. I have read all these answers and it is sad that these other people are taking your sensitive situation as a joke. I guess you should talk to your town office and see if they can point you in the right direction. That's what I did and it seems to be working for me. Good luck with everything.

Guts.