Hoping someone out there has some advice on what forms actually need to be filed for me to complete my divorce. I am desperately trying to keep the attorney costs down by doing the majority of the work on my own. I want to get everything squared away as quickly as possible so that I can go to Plan B and not have any contact w/WH. But before I can I want to make sure I have all my documents signed and squared away while he is cooperative.

I have filed the following:
FL-100, FL-105, FL-311, FL-312, FL-341(c,) FL-341(d)
WH was served and proof of service has been filed.

I have a signed FL-180 w/ agreement and FL-144 signed and notarized by both of us.

I have proof of service that he was served w/ the FL-140, FL-150, FL-142, FL-155, FL-160, FL-300, FL-320 in addition to all the forms listed above.

My question is - why is the paralegal asking for the all the financial forms when we are doing a default divorce w/ an agreement? All property and debt has been separated and that is included in the agreement. There aren't any assets that could be an issue later on (no home, etc). I'm concerned they are only asking for stuff we don't really need to jack up my bill.

It has been 30 days since WH was served and there has been no response filed or served on me, so my understanding is then this divorce goes into default right? So now all that would be left to do is wait for the judgement after the six month waiting period?

Verify with the court records online to see if an Answer has been filed.

Also, verify that 30 days from filing is the deadline, or 30 days from the 1st Status Hearing at the court before a Judge.

You would typically have to file a motion by default to get the case so ordered.

Then, in my State, the defaulted party has 30 days to simply request a motion to Vacate The Default Judgment. It can also be motioned after the 30 day timeline, but needs a meritorious defense.

Ask your paralegal why she is requesting the financial information since you feel it is not germain to your case.

LTL

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And if you don't think she needs it then don't give her anything. Ask to speak with the practicing attorney if she is confused...and make sure you aren't billed for this questioning either. I got on my attorney and the paralegal about stuff like this too. And I watched my bill...if I was charged for their confusion or screw up, I disputed it and did not pay it.