| Service | Price for documents | Recurring? | What you get | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LawCat | Free | None | Guided questionnaire → complete state packet + step-by-step filing instructions, all 50 states + DC | Built by a law firm; no card required |
| DivorceWriter | $137 | None | Documents + filing instructions; 2 years of free revisions | Cheapest paid option; no filing service |
| MyDivorcePapers | $159 | None | Documents in ~48 hours + name-change service | F rating at BBB; 2.6/5 Trustpilot |
| OnlineDivorce.com | $199 | +$39.99/mo after 30 days | Documents in ~2 business days; optional $399 filing service | The trailing monthly charge is the #1 complaint |
| 3StepDivorce | $299 | None | Documents + filing procedures; unlimited changes | 2.7/5 on Trustpilot across 2,240+ reviews |
| CompleteCase | $299 | +$24.99/mo after 30 days | Documents + "simple filing instructions" | Refund voids once you open the forms |
| LegalZoom | ~$499 | Optional attorney subscription | Documents for both spouses; attorney advice costs extra | Divorce is a side product in a large catalog |
| Divorce.com | $499–$12,500 | Varies by tier | Paperwork ($499) up to full attorney representation ($12,500) | Owns the category domain; refund voids at processing |
| Hello Divorce | $400–$4,000 | Hourly add-ons | DIY software ($400) up to concierge ($4,000); attorney-founded | Priciest DIY entry point |
Prices verified from each provider’s website, 2026. Court filing fees are extra for every option (including LawCat).
Why is LawCat free when everyone else charges?
The paid sites are software companies: the document fee is their whole business. LawCat is built by a law firm, and free document preparation is how people find us — some later decide they want an attorney, and that’s where we earn our keep. Either way, your documents are free. There’s no card on file, so there’s nothing to forget to cancel.
What to watch for with the paid sites
- Trailing subscriptions. Some charge a monthly fee (about $25–$40) after a 30-day window unless you cancel.
- Guarantee carve-outs. "Court-acceptance" guarantees often void the moment you open or submit the forms.
- Same public forms. The documents are your state court’s own forms — the same ones LawCat fills out for free.
Keep your money. LawCat prepares your complete divorce packet free, with filing instructions for your state. Start free →
Comparison for general information, based on providers’ published prices (2026); not legal advice, and not an endorsement or disparagement of any provider. LawCat is not a law firm.