As an online divorce review site, we’ve noticed how difficult traditional divorce is for so many. In a recent article for Huffington Post, contributor Jim Halfens of DivorceHotels touched on this, noting how the divorce “industry” makes the process unnecessarily difficult on purpose.

Halfens states: “So if you ask me, it’s about time divorce professionals started simplifying their cases and please, speed things up for the clients. Of course, this does not apply to the really complex divorces, but let me remind you that in our DivorceHotels we are able to successfully and responsibly settle divorces over a weekend. So in most of these cases, a lawyer or mediator really does not require two months to untie the knot.”

We’re in agreement that the process is overly complicated, and that’s why we recommend you take one of the following steps using the power of technology to work things out for yourself (especially in cases of low-or-no conflict).

1. Utilize an attorney referral service.

This option would be for those of you who require an attorney-led divorce but aren’t sure where to start. The problem with getting referrals from friends is that each divorce is a unique situation, and taking any kind of advice from a divorced friend isn’t always a good idea. Furthermore, you may not have any divorced friends, and in that case, you’re approaching the search from a position of ignorance. Never a good sign. With a divorce attorney referral service, you can get quick leads on who handles your type of case. From there, it’s as simple as a call and perhaps a free consultation.

2. Try your hand at do-it-yourself divorce.

DIY divorce has come a long way since the beginning of the Internet. Instead of believing every horror story you hear, think about using our online divorce reviews to locate a forms completion service that is right for you. Of course, you’ll only want to utilize this option if you and your spouse are capable of working out an agreeable and amicable settlement. If you are, then you’re in luck. Most forms can be completed in less than an hour using a simple Q&A process that automatically populates the fields. Some sites — see our My Divorce Papers review — even allow you to print the completed forms off directly.

In Summary

Divorce is a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. And with new technologies like the kind we review here, you can expedite this process and move on with your life.