| Service | Price for documents | Recurring? | What you get | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LawCat | Free | None | Nationwide case intake and court resources; generated drafts for selected states and case paths | Check your case workspace for available forms |
| 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?
For the paid sites, the document fee is the whole business. LawCat’s document preparation is free. There’s no card on file, so there’s nothing to forget to cancel. LawCat is an independent service, not a law firm.
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.
Organize your next steps. LawCat offers nationwide intake and court resources, with free generated drafts for supported case paths. Start your case →
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.