When you decide that you no longer want to be married to your spouse, it is time to end the marriage. Filing for divorce may be a simple procedure, or it may be complicated depending on several factors. In general terms, marriage may be ended by a no-fault or fault divorce depending on circumstances. Filing for divorce may become more complicated if there are children, a lot of property or money to be split or if one of the parties is planning to fight the proceedings. Because there are many reasons for filing for divorce, including simply growing apart and wanting different things in your lives, it should be done by one person, even if both agree. Another option that is growing in popularity is do-it-yourself forms that prevent the court costs and hearings necessary with more traditional divorces. Divorce may be filed by individuals using a do-it-yourself divorce form in many cases, although if there are going to be any disputes, a lawyer will probably be necessary. Again, this will only be as simple as both parties make it, so if there are going to be conflicts at all, a lawyer will be necessary.