Filling out divorce papers is a difficult time for every couple. But if you and your spouse have come to the conclusion that divorce is the only answer, free online divorce kits can often save you lots of time and hundreds of dollars in legal fees. Divorce papers that you can find online usually include all the fill-in-the-blank forms and instructions you'll need to file for divorce with the court in your area.

The number of couples seeking divorce is rising, and so are the divorce legal fees. To counter these rising costs of divorce you can access forms via the Internet and print your divorce papers for free.

Many websites provide access to legal counsel and free divorce forms and guide you through the divorce process. Some websites can also answer questions that you have about the law and rights of the divorce petitioner. If you have children, you will also be able to find information regarding children and separation.

Such sites can be used if you can’t afford an attorney or you want to go through the divorce as a pro se litigant (pro se divorce litigation means you are representing yourself in your divorce case, without an attorney).

You will need to follow these steps when filling out divorce papers online:

1. When you access a site that offers divorce papers, you will usually be asked to register by creating a login name and password to access the forms.
2. Download the form package and divorce laws of the state in which you are filing. You need to read information about protective orders, supporting affidavits, statements of evidence, child support orders, financial statements and information about dividing assets.
3. Read the divorce petition instructions to find out how to file it. Learn about court and filing fees and what to expect in family court. Also, read information regarding children and property that you and your spouse own.
4. Indicate whether both of you have agreed to the divorce terms and whether you still live together.
5. Indicate whether the case has already been filed in court and if you or your spouse have received legal counsel or hired an attorney.
6. Submit the form and wait to be contacted by an attorney affiliated with the organization. 7. Print the forms and obtain all necessary signatures. Make sure that forms are properly filled and notarized wherever indicated.

An increasing number of websites provide legal advice. You need to understand that many of these sites offer generic divorce forms and divorce papers. Prior to downloading or buying forms online you need to do your research and make sure that the divorce forms and divorce papers you buy will be accepted by your local court.

Documents that need to be filed vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Jurisdiction does not mean state, as divorce forms and divorce papers are not state specific. They are jurisdiction specific so you should verify that are not paying for something that you will not be able to use in your case.