The financial expenses incurred during a divorce can be devastating, but if your joint assets are minimal a do-it-yourself divorce could be a simple and economic option. There are several sources where you can find the required paperwork for a do-it-yourself divorce, including the courthouse and library in your area.

Before you proceed with a do-it-yourself divorce, you should be filing what's considered a no-fault divorce. Irreconcilable differences is what's typically stated as the official reason, however, the reason for your divorce may differ depending upon which state you live in.

If you're young, or have only been married a short time, or have limited finances and assets to divide up, and have no children or custody provisions to work out, a do-it-yourself divorce may be a great choice. Even if your situation is a somewhat more complex, a do-it-yourself divorce might still be a good idea for you as long as it is an affable one.

You can save yourself the trouble of having to go to the local courthouse, getting the correct forms and trying to figure out how to fill them out properly, by using an online do-it-yourself divorce service. Most online services offer do-it-yourself divorce kits. The kits usually include items like legal forms with instructions to help with property and asset division, as well as with calculating child support and making provisions for child custody.

The do-it-yourself divorce option can save you a great deal of time and money, provided you and your spouse can communicate and work together in a fair and civil manner. While ending your marriage is a difficult and stressful event, it can also be financially demanding, as well.

Choosing to go the do-it-yourself divorce route can greatly reduce the expenses involved in getting a divorce and may actually expedite the divorce process. A do-it-yourself divorce does require more direct communication and interaction with your soon to be ex-spouse and, if the two of you cannot reach an agreement because of your bitterness or anger about your circumstances, you'd be better served hiring qualified legal help.