PRO SE DIVORCE

 

A.  Moving On: A Guide to Pro Se Divorce

 

Today, half of all marriages end in divorce. Some people who find themselves facing this difficult and potentially painful process cannot afford to hire an attorney.  Others do not want to pay for an attorney.  For these pro se litigants, navigating the divorce process can be overwhelming.

 

The Dane County Bar Association has recently produced "Moving On:  Pro Se Divorce."  This production is designed to provide pro se litigants with an overview of the divorce process – from preparing the petition to obtaining the divorce judgment. 

 

The production also offers guidance about when proceeding without an attorney may not be advisable.

 

"Moving On:  Pro Se Divorce" follows a husband and wife (portrayed by actors) as they meet with an attorney to learn about the divorce process. Although developed in Dane County, "Moving On:  Pro Se Divorce" contains information that is applicable in all Wisconsin Counties.

 

January 2005 • Approximately 14 minutes

 

(Above information taken from the accompanying manual from the DVD and VHS formats of  "Moving On".)

 

The following options are available to you for viewing the video:

 

1.  The DVD "Moving On: A Guide to Pro Se Divorce" is available at the Dodgeville Public Library.  Please contact the staff at the library to check out the DVD. 

 

2.   A VHS copy of "Moving On: A Guide to Pro Se Divorce" is available at the Office of the Iowa County Family Court Commissioner at 201 North Iowa Street in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

 

3.      Moving On: A Guide to Pro Se Divorce" is now available in streaming video.  Please click on the following link to download the video to your computer:

 

http://www.dcba.net/programs/MovinOn.html

 

B.  Free Online Pro Se Divorce Forms

 

Please click on "FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS" for links to two resources for free online forms.  Other options for obtaining forms are located in the "LINKS TO RESOURCES" section of this website.

 

 

C.  Wisconsin Court System Self Help Center

 

http://wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/index.htm

 

The Self-Help Center is intended to help you find legal assistance and information.  This site does not provide legal advice.

 

 

 

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