How SimpleDivorce Compares
Flat-fee, court-ready divorce paperwork — compared honestly against hiring an attorney, other online services, DIY, and mediation, so you can pick the right path.
Pick your comparison
Four honest side-by-sides — including when the other option is the better call.
vs. a Divorce Attorney
For an uncontested divorce, a flat fee and guided forms beat an hourly retainer. For a fight, hire the attorney — that's what our referral is for.
vs. Other Online Services
Not just form-filling — we file with the court and can serve your spouse, in all 50 states.
vs. Doing It Yourself
Free is tempting — until the court rejects your forms. We get the paperwork right the first time.
vs. Divorce Mediation
Mediation helps you reach an agreement; we turn that agreement into a filed, finalized divorce.
Why not just hire a lawyer?
For an uncontested divorce, you're paying attorney rates for paperwork. We prepare the same court-ready forms for one flat fee.
Divorce attorney
$3,000+
Hourly billing and months of back-and-forth
SimpleDivorce
$399 flat
Prepared, filed, and tracked to your decree
DIY court forms
“Free”
One wrong form and the clerk rejects your filing
Which path fits your situation?
You and your spouse agree on everything
You don't need a courtroom or an hourly rate — an uncontested filing is the fastest, most affordable path.
Start your divorceYou mostly agree, but a few terms are stuck
A mediator can help you close the gap — then we turn that agreement into a filed, finalized divorce.
See us vs. mediationIt's contested, complex, or unsafe
Hire an attorney — really. That's exactly what our free referral service is for.
Get a free attorney referralCase contested? Get a free attorney referralFree
If you and your spouse don't agree — or your case involves disputed assets, custody, or safety concerns — we'll connect you with a licensed divorce attorney in your state.
No. SimpleDivorce is a document-preparation and filing-support company, not a law firm, and does not give legal advice. For an uncontested divorce most people don't need a lawyer; for a contested case, you should hire one.
Start your divorce today
Answer a few questions and let us prepare, file, and finalize your uncontested divorce. Most documents are ready within days.