How do I fill out divorce paperwork using your software?

Chatref’s knowledge base ingests your divorce paperwork, court forms, and step-by-step guides. Upload PDFs of dissolution packets, parenting plan templates, or a page on how to file for divorce in your jurisdiction. Point it at a legal separation FAQ page. The agent retrieves answers only from this content – no guesses, no hallucinations.

An AI agent trained on your uploaded documents resolves routine questions 24/7. A client asks, “Which divorce forms do I need for an uncontested split?” and the agent responds with your exact checklist. It clarifies paperwork requirements for legal separation versus dissolution, explains how to fill out each field, and surfaces next steps from your own guides – all in your firm’s voice.

Custom actions turn the agent into an intake assistant. Build a flow that asks a client for their county, marriage date, and whether minor children are involved, then surfaces the correct divorce forms based on the answers. You can collect contact details, trigger an internal notification, and hand over a complete pre-filled summary before your team even looks at the case.

When a client’s situation goes beyond standard divorce paperwork – a complex property split or a contested legal separation – agents seamlessly hand off the conversation. Your team sees the full chat history in the shared inbox, along with any custom action data already collected. You jump in with full context, while the agent keeps handling the repetitive how-to-file-for-divorce questions.

Here’s how your Chatref agent might answer common divorce paperwork questions, using the documents you’ve uploaded to the knowledge base.

What forms do I need to file for divorce?
The required divorce forms depend on your state and whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. Typically, you’ll need a Petition for Dissolution, a Summons, financial affidavit forms, and a proposed Final Decree. Your agent will pull the exact list from your uploaded state-specific divorce packets.

How do I serve my spouse with divorce papers?
Rules vary by jurisdiction, but common methods include personal service by a process server or sheriff, certified mail with return receipt, or, if the spouse cannot be located, service by publication. The agent will detail the steps from your own practice guides to ensure compliance.

What if I can’t afford the filing fees?
Most courts allow you to request a fee waiver by submitting an affidavit of indigency or similar form. The agent can provide that form and outline the criteria based on your local court’s instructions, as documented in your knowledge base.

How long does it take to finalize a divorce?
Timelines differ: an uncontested divorce with signed paperwork can take a few weeks to a few months, depending on the court’s docket and any mandatory waiting period. Contested divorces may extend many months. The agent gives a realistic estimate drawn from your jurisdiction’s typical processing times.