Online Divorce in Washington, DC

If you and your spouse in Washington both want out and you agree on the terms, you do not need to hand a lawyer thousands of dollars to process paperwork. An uncontested, no-fault divorce is largely a forms-and-filing job — and you can do it yourself.

Online divorce in Washington

You can prepare essentially your entire uncontested divorce from home in Washington — complete the Petition, Financial Affidavit, Settlement Agreement, and (if you have kids) a Parenting Plan on your computer, then file with the Superior Court serving your area. Many District of Columbia courts now accept e-filing, and clerks will tell you exactly how they want documents submitted.

No-fault divorce in District of Columbia

District of Columbia, like every state, offers a no-fault path. You don't have to prove your spouse cheated, drank, or walked out — you simply state the marriage is irretrievably broken. That single fact is what keeps an uncontested divorce in Washington from turning into a fight.

DIY divorce in Washington: filing without a lawyer

Filing without a lawyer — “pro se” — is legal in District of Columbia and common in Washington. The catch is that courts reject incomplete or incorrect packets, and the Financial Affidavit trips up more DIY filers than anything else. Working from properly completed sample forms is the difference between one filing and three.