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Divorce can at the best of times be a tricky, emotional and financial draining process. Few people who have been through divorce speak of it with any fondness, and for many it can have a signifcant impact on their daily lives whilst the divorce is being processed.

I personally have many friends who have experienced divorce and they have spoken of sleepless nights before a court appearance, the financial burden of solicitors fee’s and the emotional drain taking its toll because the whole process takes so long to go through.

Perhaps these are the reasons that so many couples are now looking towards a DIY divorce package as an option when going through their separation. A DIY divorce really means that you fill out the paperwork yourself, get it processed, and hey presto, you’re divorced.

Of course, it is slightly more complicated than that. You have to meet certain criteria for a DIY divorce, such as the split being amicable and the divorce being uncontested.

Neverthless, the advantages are numerous. The top 5 advantages are listed below :

1. Financial

A DIY divorce can be brought for as little as 68 pounds. Compare this to the national average of 1279 pounds for a normal divorce to be processed, and you can see immediately that there is a massive saving to be made. Especially at a time when perhaps your finances are in the air.

2. Emotional

A DIY divorce reduces the amount of emotional strain you go under during the divorce process. You need to check and sign forms and send them back, but there is no need to sit in front of a stranger and answer awkward questions and dredge up memories, some of which may be unpleasant. Although this makes the process a little bit cold, it really does reduce the emotional stress.

3. Efficiency

Most DIY services can have the decree absoloute through and confirmed within 100 days. A normal divorce going through traditional channels can take 6 months + at least. This speediness will also reduce the stress as many people will confess, once the divorce comes through, you can start to live your life again.

4. Convenience

A DIY divorce can be done online, and through the post, meaning you can deal with your side of things as and when you want to. There is no need to take awkward phone calls at work, or worry about getting through to a solicitor at a certain time. It puts the whole process in your control.

5. Support

An often overlooked benefit of doing a DIY divorce is the fact that you will benefit from the support of the company issuing the DIY divorce for you. This shouldbe free and in stark contrast to what you could expect to pay for the support of a solicitors firm.