Divorce

Divorce with Children

The main paper filed to initiate a divorce if you and your spouse have a minor child includes fields for specifying the type of child custody you want and whether you are seeking child support.

Divorce with Minor Children (Uncontested) Packet

You and your spouse agree on all issues including custody/visitation, child support, spousal support, property division, and debt division. Your spouse will sign an acknowledgment of service and Settlement Agreement in front of a notary.

Divorce with children packet

Your spouse will not agree to sign an acknowledgment and/or Settlement Agreement and will need to be served by a Sheriff Deputy.

Divorce with children by publication packet

You do not know where your spouse is located.

Respond to Divorce with children

Respond to Divorce with children

Divorce without Children

The main paper filed to initiate the divorce process if you and your spouse have no minor children. This form includes fields to indicate whether or not you are seeking alimony.

Divorce without Minor Children – Uncontested

You and your spouse agree on all issues including spousal support, property division, and debt division. Your spouse will sign an acknowledgment of service and Settlement Agreement in front of a notary.

Divorce without Minor Children – Contested

Your spouse will not agree to sign an acknowledgment and/or Settlement Agreement and will need to be served by a Sheriff Deputy.

Divorce Without Children by Publication

You do not know where your spouse is located.

Divorce Terminating Husband’s Parental Rights

The Husband is not the biological father of children born during the marriage. You MUST file a divorce with children in order to terminate the Husband’s legal parental rights.

Response to Divorce without Minor Children

Response to Divorce without Minor Children

Separate Maintenance

In a separate maintenance action, the marriage contract between the spouses remains in effect. However, the asection can declare property rights, debt obligations, custody, visitation and child support.

Separate maintenance with children packet

Separate maintenance with children

Separate maintenance without minor children packet

Separate maintenance without minor children

Separate Maintenance Response

With Children

Separate Maintenance with Children Response

Separate Maintenance with Children Response

Separate Maintenance with Children – Answer and
Divorce Counterclaim

Separate Maintenance with Children – Answer and
Divorce Counterclaim

Without Children

Separate Maintenance Response (no children)

Separate Maintenance Response (no children)

Separate Maintenance Answer and Divorce
Counterclaim (no children)

Separate Maintenance Answer and Divorce Counterclaim
(no children)

Annulment

Annulment is not available where children are born between the spouses. You must file a divorce or separate maintenance complaint.

File a Complaint for Annulment

File a Complaint for Annulment

Respond to Complaint for Annulment

Annulment – Answer

Annulment – Answer

Annulment – Answer and Divorce Counterclaim

Annulment – Answer and Divorce Counterclaim

Divorce – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between divorce and separate maintenance (legal separation) ? In a separate maintenance action, the marriage contract between the spouses remains in effect. However, the action can declare property rights, debt obligations, custody, visitation and child support. Choosing to file a separate maintenance rather than a divorce is a personal decision which can be based on special circumstances such as religious beliefs, property issues, or for tax reasons. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your options and any impact this choice will make in your situation.
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