Honest Comparison · Verified 2026
SimpleDivorce vs. Doing It Yourself
Free is tempting — until the court rejects your forms. We get the paperwork right the first time.
| SimpleDivorce | doing it yourself (DIY) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Flat $399 + court fees | Court fees only (if you get it right) |
| Correct state-specific forms | Prepared for you | You track down and complete them |
| Risk of rejected filing | Low — we format to court rules | Higher — common with DIY |
| Time investment | Minutes to answer a questionnaire | Hours of research and formatting |
| Filing & serving | We can handle both | You handle both |
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Rejected filings cost time
Courts routinely reject DIY divorce paperwork for the wrong form version, missing signatures, or formatting errors — each rejection adds weeks. SimpleDivorce prepares and formats your forms to your county's rules to avoid that.
SimpleDivorce document correctionWhen doing it yourself (DIY) may fit
If you're confident, organized, and your court's forms are straightforward, DIY can work and costs only the court fee. SimpleDivorce is worth it when you'd rather not risk a rejection or spend the hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — many people do, especially for uncontested cases. The main risks are using the wrong forms or missing a step, which lead to rejected filings. We remove that risk by preparing everything correctly.
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