Orlando Sentinel article about Do-it-yourself Divorce
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Article offers some guidance for Floridians seeking to handle their own divorce.
But as the economy has plunged into recession, lawyers aren’t seeing as many clients. Conversely, the number of people representing themselves in divorce cases – instead of hiring a lawyer – has climbed steadily since 2005.
But how do you navigate the court system and get a divorce? Here are some options.
Why? Probably because it’s cheaper.
In 2005, in 59.9 percent of all divorce cases in Orange County, people represented themselves. This year – from data taken through the end of November – 65 percent of people seeking a divorce are representing themselves.
