Divorces can quickly add up in terms of cost, particularly when couples have a great deal of assets to spilt, and children in which custody and visitation rights are of concern. Most courts prefer that the couple work through their issues on their own before bringing them before a court system. And in many cases, these steps are required prior to the scheduling of a court date. While couples can work through their divorce with an attorney, some prefer to seek the low cost divorce option of doing it themselves. This process involves finding, filling out and filing of all necessary divorce paperwork with the appropriate family court system. Some states make this process simple and easy by posting clear and easy to follow instructions online, while others do not. If you decide to go the low cost divorce route, representing yourself throughout the process, you will be considered ﾑpro se' by the family court system.