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Section 1: Overall Situation & Agreement

What is the State, County [jurisdiction] for the divorce?

Are there major issues (children, property, support), how much overall agreement exists between you and your spouse?

Select as many a supply to your case

Section 2: Children

Do you share minor children from this marriage? If YES select from the two drop down lists all input elements that apply otherwise move to Section 3

Answer Yes or No

Step 2A: What is the current custody status?

Topic Area 1: Child Custody & Support Status

Custody: Dropdown--Select as many as apply if you answered Yes above, otherwise move to Section 3

Step 2B: Child Support Status

What is the current child support status?

What is the current status of your child support arrangement?

Section 3: Marital Assets & Debts

Topic Area: Asset & Debt Division Status

What is the status of your asset and property division?

What is the current status of your debt division?

Section 4: Spousal Support (Alimony)

What is the current status of any spousal support (alimony) arrangement?

Section 5: Military Divorce

Select relevant military status

What is the relevant military status? (Select the primary status relevant to the divorce issues, e.g., the spouse whose benefits are in question)

Question 1: Is the division of Military Retired Pay a potential issue in this divorce?

This section is for you only if you have a military connection: if either you or your spouse are a current or former member of the U.S. Military

These questions are specific for military divorces. These aim to identify key issues governed by federal laws like the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA) and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

Question 2: (If retirement pay is an issue) Approximately how many years did the marriage overlap with the service member's creditable military service? (Needed for USFSPA direct payment eligibility - 10 year minimum)

Question 3: (If retirement pay is an issue or service member is near retirement) Is election of the former spouse for the Survivor Benefit

Question 4: Is there a military Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account with funds accrued during the marriage that needs to be addressed?

Question 5: Does the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) potentially apply? (e.g., Is the service member currently deployed, recently returned, or facing orders that impede participation?)

Question 6: Is the non-military spouse potentially eligible for continued military benefits (TRICARE, Commissary/Exchange) under the 20/20/20 or 20/20/15 rules? (Requires specific marriage duration/service overlap)

Section 6: High Asset Divorce

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Section 6: Financial & Asset Complexity

This section helps determine if specialized financial analysis might be needed

Section 7: Are you a legal professional?

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Section 8: Are you an academic?

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Grow Your Vision

✅ Should AI Be Integrated into This Form?

Yes — but not as a replacement. Instead, use AI as an assistive layer that works in tandem with your structured form.

🔧 How to Integrate This Structure on the Website

1. Use a Multi-Step Wizard Layout

Each major section (e.g., Children, Property, Support) becomes a step.
Reduce form fatigue by displaying only relevant dropdowns through conditional logic.
Maintain horizontal segmentation (sections) and vertical compression (paired dropdowns).

2. Use Paired Dropdowns & Input Grids

In each section:

Group dropdowns together in rows (CSS grid or flex layout)
Keep labels concise and use tooltips or expandable definitions
Examples:
Custody [Dropdown] + Support [Dropdown]
Asset Agreement [Dropdown] + Debt Agreement [Dropdown]

💬 How to Introduce AI Support

Option A: Floating or Sticky Chat Assistant (Smart Assistant Panel)

Use a persistent, collapsible AI chat box that says:

"Need help deciding how to answer this section?"
"Want to know what ‘Custody Mostly Agreed’ usually means in court?"
Trigger context-aware tips:
- When a user selects “Custody Disputed,” AI can offer:
  
  “Would you like a sample parenting plan or to connect with a custody mediator?”

Option B: Inline Smart Prompts

Insert AI-generated clarifying questions inline within the form:
- If user selects "Some Significant Disagreements Exist," show:
  
  💬 “Based on your answers, it sounds like your divorce might be contested. Would you like to preview the forms usually required in your county?”
These act as dynamic helpers without disrupting the form flow.

Option C: Form-to-AI Transition

After form submission (or when 80% complete):

“We’ve captured the key details. Let’s now ask a few smart questions to finalize your document strategy.”

Launch a conversational AI flow that:

Interprets form data
Suggests whether the case qualifies as uncontested
Offers next steps: generate forms, review plan, connect with professional

🔄 Integration Architecture

ComponentRoleTech Suggestion

Structured FormPrimary data collectionWix Custom Form / Velo.js + Repeater

AI AssistantClarification, education, tailoringChatGPT API / Gemini Embed

Logic EngineDetermines Divorce TypeHidden fields or real-time evaluation with JavaScript

Form-to-Doc GenerationPopulates court formsForm → JSON → PDF generator or pre-filled templates

🎯 Summary: Why This Approach Works

✅ Shorter forms with deeper logic = better completion rates
✅ AI + logic pairing = personalization without confusion
✅ Multi-dimensional inputs = accurate classification of divorce type
✅ Clarification + Professional Matching = better outcomes

Would you like me to mock up one of these sections (e.g., “Children” or “Assets”) using a collapsible grid with paired dropdowns and inline AI prompts?

🧩 Your Divorce Details: Children, Property, Support & More

We’ll guide you through a few grouped questions about key areas in your divorce — like custody, support, and assets.
This helps us understand your situation and generate the right documents for your case.

👉 Answer only what applies to you. We'll hide anything that isn't relevant.

Would you like a subheading or short explainer for each group next (e.g., “Children,” “Assets & Debts,” “Support”), or should I proceed with mocking up the Children section in the optimized layout?

👶 Children – Custody & Support

📍 Do you and your spouse share minor children from this marriage?

Input: Radio Buttons

Yes
No
Expecting a child

(Show the following only if user selects “Yes” or “Expecting”)

🧠 Key Legal Topics

Please tell us where you stand on the following issues:

TopicStatus Dropdown

Child CustodyFully AgreedMostly Agreed, Details PendingDisputedNot Applicable / No Custody Issues

Child SupportAmount/Terms AgreedDisputedUsing State Guidelines, AgreedUsing State Guidelines, DisputedTo Be Determined

💡 Need help understanding custody or support?

💬 Tap here to ask AI for help
Example: “What’s the difference between full and joint custody?”

🛠️ How We Use This

Your answers help determine:

Which child-related forms you’ll need
Whether your divorce can be classified as uncontested
Whether you might benefit from mediation or professional support

Would you like me to continue with the “Assets & Debts” section next in the same optimized structure?

💼 Marital Assets & Debts

📍 Are there significant assets or debts to divide?

(Examples: home, vehicles, retirement accounts, credit cards, business ownership, loans over $X)

Input: Radio Buttons

Yes
No
Unsure

(Show the following only if user selects “Yes” or “Unsure”)

🧠 Asset & Debt Division – What’s the Status?

TopicStatus Dropdown

AssetsFully AgreedMostly Agreed, Details PendingDisputedNo Significant Assets to Divide

DebtsFully AgreedMostly Agreed, Details PendingDisputedNo Significant Debts to Divide

💡 Need help identifying what counts as a marital asset?

💬 Ask AI: “Do I need to divide my 401(k)?”

🛠️ How We Use This

Your answers help us:

Include the correct property/debt forms
Classify your case as simple, intermediate, or contested
Recommend whether to connect with a financial/legal expert

Would you like me to proceed with the next section — Spousal Support (Alimony) — in the same style?

💰 Spousal Support (Alimony)

📍 Is spousal support (alimony) being requested by either party?

(This refers to payments from one spouse to another after separation or divorce.)

Input: Radio Buttons

Yes
No
Unsure

(Show the following only if user selects “Yes” or “Unsure”)

🧠 Spousal Support – What’s the Status?

TopicStatus Dropdown

Support Agreement
Fully Agreed
Agreement Reached to Waive Support
Amount/Duration DisputedEligibility/Need is DisputedCurrently Being Discussed / Undecided

💡 Not sure what’s typical for spousal support in your situation?

💬 Ask AI: “How do courts decide on alimony?”

🛠️ How We Use This

We use your answers to:

Determine which support forms are required
Flag areas where negotiation or legal advice may help
Suggest flat-fee professionals if needed

Divorce Type & Overall Agreement

📄 Divorce Type & Overall Agreement

📍 What best describes your overall level of agreement with your spouse on key issues?

(This includes children, property, support, and other major terms.)

Input: Dropdown

Fully Agreed on All Major Issues
Agreed on Most Issues, Minor Details Outstanding
Some Significant Disagreements Exist
Major Disagreements on Most Issues
Not Sure / Haven’t Discussed Yet

💡 Not sure how to categorize your situation?

💬 Ask AI: “What counts as a contested divorce?”

🧠 What This Tells Us

Your answer helps us:

Classify your case as Uncontested, Contested, or Intermediate
Determine required court forms
Offer a document plan and suggest optional professional help if needed

✅ Summary of Your Divorce Profile

Based on your answers, your divorce may qualify as:

🟢 Uncontested Divorce
with simplified paperwork and no court hearings required (in most counties).

—or—

🟡 Partially Agreed Divorce
with some areas needing review or mediation before filing.

—or—

🔴 Contested Divorce
involving major disagreements. Legal support is strongly recommended.

📂 Next Steps

✅ Generate your personalized divorce forms
✅ Receive a checklist of documents to gather
✅ (Optional) Get flat-fee quotes from legal professionals
✅ (Optional) Run a F.A.C.E.™ strategy audit on your current legal plan

💬 Need help understanding your profile or what to do next?

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