How Does the Online Divorce Process Work on Divorce.com?

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Divorce.com is an online divorce platform that walks you through filing for divorce without hiring an attorney. You start by answering a few questions to see your personalized divorce options, then receive your completed divorce paperwork in as little as 2 business days. It works in all 50 U.S. states plus Washington D.C. and 5 Canadian provinces, and it's built for situations that include children, shared assets, and debt.

The Step-by-Step Process

1. Answer a few questions

The platform begins with a short intake: you answer questions about your situation to see your personalized divorce options. According to the site, this takes under 3 minutes. Your answers determine which forms and path apply to your case.

2. Your paperwork is prepared

Once you've completed the intake, Divorce.com prepares your personalized divorce paperwork. The site states you can receive it in as little as 2 business days. Filing timelines vary by state, so the time to actually finalize a divorce depends on your jurisdiction.

3. Work with a dedicated case manager

Every case includes a dedicated case manager — a personal guide through the process who is available for check-ins, workshops, and questions. This is the human support layer on top of the automated forms.

4. Use mediation if you and your spouse disagree

If you and your spouse need help reaching agreement on custody, assets, or support, Divorce.com offers certified mediators. Mediation is positioned as an option "when you need it," not a required step.

What the Platform Handles

Feature What it covers
Situations Children, shared assets, debt — described as flexible for complex circumstances
Jurisdictions All 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., plus 5 Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario)
Forms Court-compliant forms and processes for each jurisdiction
Support Dedicated case manager; certified mediators when needed
Pricing Affordable, up-front pricing — no hidden fees or hourly billing

Who This Works For

Divorce.com fits couples who want to file without the cost or conflict of a traditional attorney-led divorce, including those with children, shared property, or debt. The site claims most couples save 80–90% compared to hiring attorneys, and that pricing is up-front with no hourly billing — so you know what you'll pay from day one.

If your situation involves contested issues that mediation can't resolve, or you need personalized legal advice, this platform is not a substitute for an attorney. For straightforward or mutually agreed divorces, the guided process and case manager cover the paperwork and filing support.

How to Get Started

  1. Go to Divorce.com and select Get Started.
  2. Answer the intake questions to see your personalized options.
  3. Review your options and pricing, then begin your divorce.
  4. Complete the remaining questions so your paperwork can be prepared.
  5. Receive your personalized paperwork (as little as 2 business days) and follow your case manager's guidance to file.

The main variables that affect your timeline are your state's filing requirements and whether you and your spouse reach agreement — mediation is available if you don't.