Here's a legal form for a Divorce Settlement Agreement. You really should consult with a lawyer before doing a DIY divorce, but some people hate lawyers enough to take their chances and go through the divorce process without any legal advice. At a minimum, this form is interesting to see what a settlement might look like.
DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Divorce Settlement ("Agreement") is made and effective _______________, by and between _______________________("Wife") of _________________________, and ______________________ ("Husband") of ________________________.
The parties were married on _________ in_____________________, and have since that time been and are now by law Husband and Wife.
The parties have minor children. The children’s names and ages are:
___________________________
___________________________
It is the desire of the parties by execution of this Agreement, to fully and for all time settle and determine the property rights of the parties, all rights of support and maintenance, all rights and claims arising out of he marriage relationship including dower, curtsy, maintenance, inheritance and homestead, together with any and all other rights existing between the parties or claims one against the other, arising out of the marriage relationship of the termination of said relationship, or otherwise, independent and regardless of the circumstances
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If a suit has already been filed in a different state, it is best to hire an attorney. While I would suggest that you also retain counsel where you reside, you can also try to obtain local counsel in the state in which the suit was filed.Due to your financial situation I would suggest looking for an attorney that will take on your case 'pro bono.' The best way is to call the attorney or firm and ask if they do pro bono work, and explain your situation. Places to start looking: I would call the state bar of Geogia and ask for any 'Family Law Clinic's" or for 'pro bono' family law attorney's. They will likely have a list, and provide the contact information. Website: http://www.gabar.org/contact_the_bar/ You could also trying contact local attorneys listed in the county: http://houstoncountybar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id... hope this helps.
my husband filed for divorce in Houston County GA, I however now live in Rayville, LA (Richland Parish). I am on disability and only receive $1111.00 per month. my mandatory expenses are much more than I receive so I need to be sure that I receive proper alimony after a marriage lasting 7 1/2 years. I also brought approximately $150,000.00 to the marriage which supplied all the furniture, appliances and paid for just about everything for quite some time. All of the furniture & appliances were left in the home (with my husband and step-daughters) since I knew that I would not have space for all of it and I didn't want to take everything with me even though I purchased it prior to the marriage. Please direct me in the right direction for assistance, one web-site stated that the divorce had to be filed in the county the defendant resides, is this correct?? Please help!