If you are going to get divorced, and live in a no fault divorce state you may be able to spare yourself a great deal of hardship. This is because the no fault divorce allows both parties to simply "agree to disagree" and call it quits. Almost every state is a no fault divorce state, and this is because it greatly simplifies the process of legally ending a marriage and does not require anyone to enter into the old-fashioned "blame game". Prior to the 1970s divorces had to occur due to the wrongdoing or fault of one party. Today, however, couples can amicably agree that their marriage cannot continue and then file for divorce in the most appropriate manner possible. If they live in a no fault divorce state they may even be able to handle the bulk of their paperwork and court dates independently, though most experts recommend at least a consultation with a lawyer.