Take Matters into Your Own Hands with DIY Divorce
If you’d rather handle your Arizona divorce proceedings independently to achieve ideal outcomes sooner, we’re the right firm for you.
DIY Divorce with Bonnie Booden eliminates several roadblocks, complexities and hassles from the typical divorce process — and also costs significantly less. For this service, you only pay our regular hourly rate for the time you use.
How It Works
Download all necessary forms, free of charge, from the Maricopa County Superior Court Self-Service Center.
Complete the forms to the best of your ability, then schedule an appointment with us to ensure your goals are aligned and that everything is filled out properly.
3. We will help you complete the forms for the court, then discuss your next steps.
Note: Because these appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, be sure to book your appointment far in advance of any court-imposed deadlines to allow enough time to correct any errors in forms.
Why DIY Divorce?
- Save Money: DIY Divorce with attorney support helps you avoid the high costs of full legal representation and drawn-out court battles, making it a much more affordable option.
- Maintain Independence: You stay in control of all decisions instead of handing everything over to lawyers, while still getting professional guidance as needed.
- Reach a Quicker Resolution: You can often finalize your divorce much faster without waiting on packed court schedules and prolonged negotiations.
- Stay Discreet: DIY Divorce is typically handled outside the courtroom, keeping your personal matters out of public records and minimizing exposure.
- Customize the Process: You can adapt the process to fit your unique situation, rather than following the rigid procedures of a traditional trial.
- Avoid Legal Complexities: With clear guidance from an attorney, you can prevent the headache, accelerate paperwork and dodge unnecessary hurdles in the divorce process.
- Reduce Stress: Reducing conflict and working through issues cooperatively helps you avoid the emotional toll of a contentious court battle.
Which Divorce Approach is Right for You?
In order to go on your separate paths, you’ll need to decide on a legal path.
Determine which option is best for you based on your situation and the following factors:
In order to go on your separate paths, you’ll need to decide on a legal path. Determine which option is best for you based on your situation and the following factors:
| Traditional Divorce | Mediation | DIY Divorce | |
| Cost | Tens of thousands; fees quickly add up |
Shared mediator fees can vary greatly |
Affordable, transparent hourly fees |
| Timeline | 3-18+ months, depending on complexity |
3-6 months, based on cooperation |
Around 3 months, at your own pace |
| Control | Limited; attorneys and courts lead the way |
Shared decisions guided by a mediator |
Full control over the process and timing |
| Stress | High; lengthy and often contentious battle |
Moderate; requires collaboration |
Low; clear steps, practical guidance |
| Privacy | Low; court records are public |
Higher; discussions stay private |
High; minimal court involvement |
| Who It’s For |
Complex, high-conflict situations |
Couples willing to work together |
Self-starters wanting simplicity and support as needed |
| Scroll > | Traditional Divorce | Mediation | DIY Divorce |
| Cost | Tens of thousands; fees quickly add up |
Shared mediator fees can vary greatly |
Affordable, transparent hourly fees |
| Timeline | 3-18+ months, depending on complexity |
3-6 months, based on cooperation |
Around 3 months, at your own pace |
| Control | Limited; attorneys and courts lead the way |
Shared decisions guided by a mediator |
Full control over the process and timing |
| Stress | High; lengthy and often contentious battle |
Moderate; requires collaboration |
Low; clear steps, practical guidance |
| Privacy | Low; court records are public |
Higher; discussions stay private |
High; minimal court involvement |
| Who It’s For |
Complex, high-conflict situations |
Couples willing to work together |
Self-starters wanting simplicity and support as needed |