Innovative Company Brings Simple, Cost Effective DIY Divorce to Alberta

At a time when legal fees are on the rise, many Canadians are finding that the cost of going through a divorce is more than they can afford. And while DIY divorces are an option, the complexity of trying to manage the proceedings without professional support is often challenging to handle. Did It Ourselves aims to address these problems through a simple, online platform that processes joint/uncontested divorces for couples in Alberta.

Did It Ourselves is an affordable, efficient, and easy way to move forward with a divorce while minimizing costs. The Divorce Act-aware team at Did It Ourselves has experience in the uncontested/joint divorce process in Alberta, helping couples to complete and check documents and cutting through the confusion and jargon of divorce paperwork. Ultimately, the team strives to ensure that documents are completed and filed in accordance with local legislation, facilitating a simple hearing and reducing the risk of rejection.

Did It Ourselves Business Manager, Ash Bindley, said, “Having worked in the industry for a number of years, our team has seen just how much legal fees have risen over the years, and how these increases have directly affected those looking to divorce and move on with their lives. We’re living in a world where people simply can’t afford to get divorced, which is why we’re on a mission to show that uncontested divorce doesn’t have to break the bank.”

According to the latest figures published by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, the average nationwide cost of a lawyer for an uncontested divorce now stands at up to $6,400.00, and up to $43,300.00 for a contested divorce. Even more worrying is that these fees can often be unpredictable, with the share of professionals billing by the hour up from 87% in 2018 to 88.56% in 2019. While there are a number of possible reasons for the price hikes, it is understood that surging overhead costs and case complexity are two of the main drivers.

While Did It Ourselves is not a law firm or is unable to provide legal advice or legal representation, the company is able to offer a more cost-effective option to the traditional divorce process. The company offers transparent, flat fee pricing (including a mandatory Government of Alberta court filing fee) for uncontested divorces in Alberta, Canada, for couples with children and without children. The easy 5-step system typically results in Divorce Judgment in approximately 2-4 months.

To find out more about Did It Ourselves, visit www.diditourselves.com