How we research and write our guides
Divorce information is a decision you make about your money, your children, and your future, so it has to be right. Here is exactly how SimplyDivorceOnline creates its content and how we hold ourselves accountable for getting it accurate.
We source from official courts
Every state guide is built from primary sources: the state court's self-help center, the official statute, and the actual filing forms and fee schedules published by the courts. When we cite a residency rule, a waiting period, or a filing fee, it comes from the government body that sets it, not another blog.
Written by people, in plain English
Our editorial team writes each guide to be understood by someone going through a divorce for the first time, not by a lawyer. We translate legal language into steps you can actually follow, and we say what we mean instead of hiding behind jargon.
Reviewed for accuracy
Guides covering the law are checked against current court sources before publishing. When a piece has been reviewed by a qualified person, we name them at the top and bottom of the article so you know exactly who stood behind it.
We show our dates
Laws, forms, and fees change. Every article shows when it was published and when it was last updated, so you can judge how current it is. We revisit our state guides on a regular schedule and whenever a state changes its rules.
Our promises to you
- We tell you when an online divorce is not a fit, including when children or contested assets mean you should talk to a lawyer.
- We never present ourselves as your attorney. SimplyDivorceOnline is a self-help service, not a law firm, and our content is general information, not legal advice.
- We flag anything that varies by county or judge instead of pretending a single answer fits everywhere.
- We correct mistakes quickly. If you spot something wrong, email us and we will check it against the court source and fix it.
How to reach us about our content
If you believe a guide is out of date or inaccurate, tell us. Email support@simplydivorceonline.com with the page and what looks wrong, and we will compare it against the current court source and update it. Accuracy matters more to us than being fast, and corrections are always free.
This page describes our process for informational content. It does not create an attorney, client relationship, and nothing on SimplyDivorceOnline is a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney in your state.
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