It is advisable to seek the services of a divorce lawyer even though you may represent yourself in a divorce trial. It is not advisable to represent yourself in a divorce trial when there are children and property involved.

The documents you may need is on a case-by-case basis. These documents may include financial documents such as bank statements, proof of fixed assets, text messages, e-mails, birth certificates and marriage certificates. It is really difficult to determine how long a divorce can take in court .It depends on the issues set down for trial. It would depend on the parties involved. The more complex the issues are, the longer the trial may take.

Divorce trials are not public. It will only be you, your spouse and relevant witnesses who would be involved in the trial. No one else can attend and sit in your divorce trial.