Official Divorce Forms in Every State (2026)
Where to get official divorce papers and forms in each state and DC, from the state court's own self-help and forms pages.
| State | Divorce forms |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama's Administrative Office of Courts posts statewide court forms on its AOC E-Forms site. Its "Do It Yourself Forms" include PS-08 Divorce Complaint, PS-10 Request for Divorce Judgment by Default and PS-21 Answer to Divorce Complaint, and a Certificate of Divorce form is also listed. Some counties publish their own checklists (for example, Shelby County's list of pleadings and forms required for an uncontested divorce), so check with the circuit clerk in the county where you file. Alabama Administrative Office of Courts, AOC E-Forms |
| Alaska | The Alaska Court System's Family Law Self-Help Center posts free form packets. Spouses who agree on everything can use a dissolution packet: DR-1 (with minor children), DR-2 (without minor children) or DR-3 (when one spouse cannot be found). For a divorce, packets include SHC-PAC1A Divorce Complaint With Children, SHC-PAC1B Divorce Complaint Without Children, SHC-PAC9A and SHC-PAC9B Uncontested Complaint for Divorce (with or without children) and SHC-PAC9C for an uncontested divorce with no property, no children and a short marriage; SHC-PAC4 and SHC-PAC5 are answer-and-counterclaim packets. The page refers to filing through TrueFiling, the court's electronic filing system. Alaska Court System, Family Law Form Packets |
| Arizona | The Arizona Judicial Branch's Self-Service Center posts free family law form packets for Dissolution of Marriage with Children and Dissolution of Marriage without Children. The with-children packet includes the Petition for Dissolution of a Non-Covenant Marriage (Divorce) with Minor Children (DRDC15F), Summons (DR11F), Preliminary Injunction (DR14F), Parenting Plan (DRCVG11F), the Response to Petition (DRDC31F), default forms and the Decree of Dissolution (DRDC81F), along with instructions for each step. Individual courts may have their own preferred forms. Arizona Judicial Branch, Self-Service Center: Family Law Forms |
| Arkansas | The Arkansas Judiciary's Court Forms page posts the statewide forms required in domestic relations cases, including the Domestic Relations Cover Sheet and Disposition Sheet, the Affidavit of Financial Means, the Monthly Family Support Chart, the Child Support Worksheet and the Income Withholding for Support form. The judiciary also offers eFiling (efile.arcourts.gov) and an online child support calculator. For free self-help divorce forms, the judiciary's resource page points to Arkansas Law Help (arlawhelp.org), run by the Arkansas Legal Services Partnership. Arkansas Judiciary, Court Forms |
| California | The California Courts Self-Help Guide explains how to start a divorce and links to the official Judicial Council forms. To start, file the Petition—Marriage/Domestic Partnership (form FL-100) and the Summons (Family Law) (form FL-110); if you have children under 18, also file the Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (form FL-105). You may also need a fee waiver request, temporary order forms and local court forms. Free help is available from your court's self-help center or family law facilitator. Judicial Branch of California, Self-Help Guide: Fill out and file your divorce forms |
| Colorado | The Colorado Judicial Branch's self-help page for divorce or legal separation lists the forms to start a case: the Guide to Divorce or Legal Separation (JDF 1010), the Petition (JDF 1011, used for joint or separate filings), the Case Information Sheet (JDF 1000), and, if filing alone, the Summons (JDF 1012), with Waiver of Service (JDF 1013), Return of Service (JDF 1014) and Response to the Petition (JDF 1015). Within 42 days of the petition, parties file a Sworn Financial Statement (JDF 1111) and Certificate of Compliance (JDF 1104). Completed forms can be filed online through Colorado Courts E-Filing (after creating an account) or in person at the local district court. Colorado Judicial Branch, Self-Help: Divorce or Legal Separation |
| Connecticut | The Connecticut Judicial Branch groups its official divorce forms by case type (Filing for a Divorce, Responding to a Divorce, Nonadversarial Divorce) and publishes a "Divorce Options in Connecticut" guide (JDP-FM-274). To start a divorce, file the Summons Family Actions (JD-FM-3), Divorce Complaint (Dissolution of Marriage) (JD-FM-159) and Notice of Automatic Court Orders (JD-FM-158), plus Financial Affidavits (JD-FM-6) and, with minor children, the child support guidelines worksheet (CCSG-1) and Affidavit Concerning Children (JD-FM-164). Eligible couples (married 9 years or less, no children, no real property, and other conditions) can use the Joint Petition – Nonadversarial Divorce (JD-FM-242). Papers can be filed at the clerk's office or electronically by enrolling in the Judicial Branch's e-services. Connecticut Judicial Branch, Family Forms by Case Type; Divorce Options in Connecticut (JDP-FM-274) |
| Delaware | Delaware Family Court posts its divorce forms free online. Required forms are the Petition for Divorce/Annulment (Form 442), Information Sheet (Form 240), Vital Statistics Sheet (Form 441, or Form 441SS for a same-sex marriage), Request for Notice (Form 400), and an original or certified copy of the marriage or civil union certificate. Situational forms include the Affidavit of Children's Rights (Form 279) for couples with a child under 18, Affidavit of Unknown Address (Form 241), Stipulation to Incorporate Separation Agreement (Form 443), Request to Proceed without a Hearing (Form 446) and the Ancillary Financial Disclosure Report (Form 465). Forms are in Microsoft Word format. Delaware Family Court, Divorce Forms |
| Florida | The Florida Courts website posts the Florida Supreme Court approved family law forms. Divorce (dissolution of marriage) petitions are in the 12.901 series (Forms A - B3): the Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage (12.901(a)), for spouses who agree on everything, have no minor or dependent children and are not seeking alimony; and regular Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage, such as the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren). Each form comes with instructions, and supporting documents are in the 12.902 series. Completed forms are filed with the clerk of the circuit court. Florida Courts, Family Law Forms: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (12.901 Forms A - B3) |
| Georgia | Georgia's Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts advises checking the website of the county Superior Court where you will file for its divorce forms packet; if the county has no self-help forms, it points to the Southern Judicial Circuit's all-purpose self-help forms. Its checklist of divorce forms includes the Divorce Complaint and Verification, Case Filing Form, General Civil Domestic Disposition Form, Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit, Summons and Sheriff's Service form, Acknowledgment of Service, Settlement Agreement, and Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce; divorces with children also need Child Support Worksheets (from the state's online child support calculator), a Parenting Plan and a Divorcing Parents Seminar certificate. An Affidavit of Poverty asks to waive fees. Judicial Council of Georgia, General Information on Divorce in Georgia (2024) |
| Hawaii | The Hawai'i State Judiciary posts Family Court divorce forms for each circuit on its Court Forms page; divorce self-help packets are also available at Ho'okele or the Family Court Service Center. On O'ahu (First Circuit), uncontested divorce packets start with the Uncontested Divorce Checklist and Instructions (1F-P-3066 with children; 1F-P-3067 without children) and include the Complaint for Divorce; Automatic Restraining Order; and Summons to Answer Complaint (1F-P-2039), Matrimonial Action Information (1F-P-082), Income and Expense Statement (1F-P-081), Asset and Debt Statement (1F-P-063) and a proposed Divorce Decree; parents also file the Notice to Attend Kids First (1F-P-787), a proposed Parenting Plan (1F-P-796) and child support forms. The Judiciary also links to Hawaii Self-Help Interactive Forms. Hawai'i State Judiciary, Family Court Forms for O'ahu (First Circuit); Divorce: How to Proceed |
| Idaho | The Idaho Court Assistance Office (Idaho Supreme Court) posts free divorce forms grouped by step (start, serve, respond, mandatory disclosures, finalize). To start, file the Petition for Divorce (No Children) (CAO D 1-6) or Petition for Divorce (With Children) (CAO D 1-5), the Family Law Case Information Sheet (CAO FL 1-1) and the Summons with Orders (CAO FL 1-3); divorces with children also need the Affidavit Verifying Income (CAO FL 1-11), a child support worksheet (CAO FL 1-12 or 1-13) and a Parenting Plan (CAO FL 3). For divorces with no minor children, Idaho Guide and File offers a guided questionnaire to file, respond to or finalize the divorce. Idaho Court Assistance Office, Divorce Forms |
| Illinois | The Illinois Supreme Court's approved statewide divorce forms, which all Illinois courts must accept, are posted free on the Illinois Courts website in two suites. Divorce With Children includes the Petition for Divorce with Children, Parenting Plan and Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union with Children; Divorce No Children Under 18 includes the Petition for Divorce and Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union. Both use the Divorce Summons, Divorce Appearance, and Motion and Order for Default, and each suite has step-by-step instructions. Forms can be e-filed after they are flattened, and Illinois Legal Aid Online offers a free guided interview (Easy Form) that fills out divorce forms from your answers. Illinois Courts, Approved Statewide Forms: Divorce, Child Support & Maintenance |
| Indiana | The Indiana Judicial Branch's Self-Service Legal Center directs people representing themselves to court forms from the Coalition for Court Access at IndianaLegalHelp.org, which offers form packets for certain types of cases. The Center also links to the state's child support calculator, information on e-filing, and a directory of local clerk's offices. Indiana Judicial Branch, Self-Service Legal Center |
| Iowa | Iowa's official divorce (dissolution of marriage) forms are in chapter 17 of the Iowa Court Rules and are free on the Iowa Judicial Branch's Court Forms page, in two sets: divorce with no minor or dependent adult children and divorce with them, each with its own Guide that the court says is very important to read. Law Help Interactive offers free guided interviews (also in Spanish) for the petition or response, financial affidavit, and settlement agreement or request for relief. The Petition for Dissolution of Marriage must be filed electronically through Iowa eFile (registration required) unless the court gives permission to file on paper; the filing fee is $285. Iowa Judicial Branch, Representing Yourself: Divorce |
| Kentucky | The Kentucky Court of Justice posts official AOC forms on its Legal Forms page, searchable by form number, keyword or topic. Divorce forms include the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (without children under 18) (AOC-252 redacted and AOC-252A unredacted), Waiver of Service and Entry of Appearance (AOC-252.1), Separation Agreement (without children under 18) (AOC-252.4), Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (AOC-252.6), Motion to Submit for Entry of Decree (AOC-252.8), Preliminary and Final Verified Disclosure Statements (AOC-238/239) and the Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage (AOC-250). Circuit court clerks also provide printed forms, and the Court of Justice offers eFiling (File & Serve). Kentucky Court of Justice, Legal Forms |
| Maine | The Maine Judicial Branch posts divorce forms online, and paper forms are available from any District Court clerk's office. To start a divorce, file the Complaint for Divorce (FM-004), Family and Probate Matters Summary Sheet (FM-002), Social Security Number Confidential Disclosure Form (CV-CR-FM-PC-200), a Child Support Affidavit (FM-050) if there are minor children, and Acknowledgment of Receipt of Summons and Complaint (FM-036). The Family Matters Summons and Preliminary Injunction (FM-038A) must be bought from a clerk's office (or requested by mail). The instruction sheet "Divorce – What to do with these Court Forms" (FM-080) explains completing, serving and filing; the filing fee is $120, and the Application to Proceed without Payment of Fees (CV-067) is available. Maine Judicial Branch, Court Process in a Family Matters Case |
| Maryland | The Maryland Judiciary's divorce self-help page and Family Law Forms index provide the official forms. File the Complaint for Absolute Divorce (CC-DR-020) in circuit court, with the Civil Domestic Information Report (CC-DCM-001) if needed; spouses who agree on all issues under the mutual consent ground also file a Marital (Marriage) Settlement Agreement (CC-DR-116). Instructions are in CC-DRIN-A. The Judiciary also offers a Guide and File interview for Absolute Divorce that prepares the documents by asking a series of questions. Maryland Judiciary, Legal Help: Divorce |
| Mississippi | The Mississippi Judiciary posts a guide, "How to File an Irreconcilable Differences Divorce Case in Mississippi," for people who prepared their divorce papers at a legal clinic. The documents for an agreed (irreconcilable differences) divorce are a Civil Cover Sheet, a Joint Complaint for Divorce, a Property Settlement Agreement, a Judgment of Divorce, and, with minor children, an Affidavit Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Both spouses sign the joint complaint and settlement agreement before a notary, and the papers are filed with the Chancery Clerk in the county where you file; a hearing cannot be set until 60 days have passed. Mississippi Judiciary, How to File an Irreconcilable Differences Divorce Case in Mississippi |
| Montana | The Montana Judicial Branch's free court forms page ("Ending Your Marriage") has packets for Dissolution with Children, Dissolution without Children, Joint Dissolution with Children and Joint Dissolution without Children, plus Response to Dissolution with Children and Response to Dissolution without Children, a Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage (Annulment), a Request for Waiving Court Fees and instructional materials. A questionnaire helps you decide which process fits, and the page links to MontanaLawHelp.org's dissolution information and forms. Always follow the local rules of the court where you file. Montana Judicial Branch, Court Forms: Ending Your Marriage |
| Nebraska | The Nebraska Judicial Branch's self-help pages give free forms with instructions for a simple divorce with children and a simple divorce with no children. For a divorce with children the forms include the Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage (DC 6:5.1), Voluntary Appearance (DC 6:4.3), Praecipe for Summons (DC 6:4.4), Answer and Counterclaim for Dissolution of Marriage (DC 10:1), Certificate of Completion of Parenting Education Course (DC 6:5.5), Notice of Hearing (DC 6:4.5), Financial Affidavit for Child Support (DC 6:5.2), Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (DC 6:5.3) and three parenting plan forms (DC 6:5.37, 6:5.38, 6:5.39), plus the Vital Statistics Certificate, Request to Proceed Without Payment of Court Fees, and Confidential Employment and Health Insurance Information. Forms are filed with the clerk of the district court. The page also points to Legal Aid of Nebraska's free automated question-and-answer Family Law Self-Help Forms. Nebraska Judicial Branch, Self-Help: Simple Divorce - With Children |
| Nevada | The Nevada Supreme Court's Self-Help Center offers free statewide divorce forms: a Joint Petition for Divorce (with or without children) with a Joint Petition Divorce Decree, Family Cover Sheet, Confidential Information Sheet and Affidavit of Resident Witness for spouses filing together; a Divorce Complaint (with or without children), Summons and Family Cover Sheet for one spouse filing alone; an Answer or Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce; a Reply to Counterclaim; a Decree of Divorce; and service, default, Financial Disclosure Form and Child Support Worksheet forms. Free Q&A "DIY" interviews can prepare a Joint Petition for Divorce, Complaint for Divorce, Answer, Answer and Counterclaim, alternate-service or publication request, and Financial Disclosure Form. Clark County and Washoe County have their own self-help websites with specialized forms. Nevada Self-Help Center (Nevada Supreme Court), Divorce Forms |
| New Jersey | The New Jersey Courts' divorce self-help page lists the documents needed to file: a Divorce Complaint, Certification of Verification and Non-Collusion, Summons, Confidential Litigant Information Sheet (CN 10486), Self-Represented Litigant Certification of Notification of Complementary Dispute Resolution Alternatives (CN 10889) with its descriptive material (CN 10888), a Certification of Insurance Coverage, and a Case Information Statement (CN 10482) when custody, support, alimony or property division is disputed. Forms with CN numbers can be downloaded from the Judiciary website. Documents can be filed online through the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system, available 24/7, with fees paid by credit card. New Jersey Courts, Self-Help: Divorce |
| New Mexico | The New Mexico Courts' self-representation site has statewide Supreme Court-approved divorce forms with checklists for divorce with and without children: the Domestic Relations Sheet (4A-101), Petition for Divorce (4A-103) and Summons (4-206) to start the case, plus the Marital Settlement Agreement (4A-301), Request for Hearing (4A-206), custody form (4A-302, for cases with children), Response (4A-104) and the Child Support Worksheet. Resource guides cover Dissolution of Marriage with Children, Dissolution of Marriage without Children and Response to Dissolution of Marriage. Completed forms are filed at the district court. New Mexico Courts, Self-Representation: Divorce |
| New York | The New York State Unified Court System publishes statewide divorce forms, grouped as Uncontested Divorce Forms, Uncontested Joint Divorce Forms and Contested Divorce Forms. Its Divorce Resources pages also offer a free DIY Uncontested Divorce program, information on e-filing for divorce, maintenance and child support tools, and county-specific information. New York State Unified Court System, Statewide Divorce Forms |
| North Dakota | The North Dakota Supreme Court's Legal Self Help Center offers free divorce form packets: uncontested divorce with no children; uncontested divorce with children (including child support calculations), for spouses who agree on all issues in writing before filing; starting a contested divorce (Plaintiff); answering a divorce complaint (Defendant), with an answer and counterclaim due 21 days after service; default divorce motions; and case management, trial preparation and final judgment guides. The page also links to service instructions, a fee waiver request and the court's E-File Portal. North Dakota Courts, Legal Self Help Center: Divorce |
| Ohio | The Supreme Court of Ohio publishes standardized domestic relations forms for use statewide. For divorce: Complaint for Divorce without Children (Form 6) or with Children (Form 7), Counterclaim (Forms 8-9), Answer (Forms 10-11), Reply to Counterclaim (Forms 12-13), and Judgment Entry - Decree of Divorce without Children (Form 14) or with Children (Form 15). For dissolution: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service of Summons (Form 17), Judgment Entry - Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (Form 18) and Separation Agreement (Form 19), with a Shared Parenting Plan (Form 20) or Parenting Plan (Form 21) when there are children. Financial and other affidavits (Affidavits 1-5) are also listed. The forms are filed in the local county court, which may require additional local forms. Supreme Court of Ohio, Domestic Relations and Juvenile Standardized Forms |
| Oregon | The Oregon Judicial Department offers free statewide divorce forms through its Forms Center (Family Law, Divorce category) and through OJD iForms on Guide & File, a free interactive interview for divorce, separation and custody cases, parenting plans, and changes to family judgments. Guide & File completes the forms for you; you can print them and file in person or by mail, or file online and pay the filing fee by credit or debit card. A fee waiver or deferral can be requested. Statewide forms are accepted in all Oregon circuit courts, and local courts may have additional forms. Oregon Judicial Department, OJD iForms (Guide & File); Divorce, Separation, Annulment |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System posts statewide divorce forms for self-represented parties, grouped by grounds: no-fault mutual consent (23 Pa.C.S. § 3301(c)(1)), presumed consent after a personal injury crime (§ 3301(c)(2)), and irretrievable breakdown after separation (§ 3301(d), one year for separations starting on or after December 5, 2016). Core forms include the Self Represented Party Entry of Appearance, Notice to Defend and Divorce Complaint (Form 1), Affidavit of Consent or § 3301(d) Affidavit, Counter-Affidavit, Waiver of Notice, Affidavit of Non-Military Service (Form 10), Final Praecipe to Transmit Record, Divorce Decree and Notice of Intention to Resume Prior Surname, plus service forms such as the Acceptance of Service (Form 3a). Completed forms are printed and taken to the designated county courthouse office; check local requirements with county court administration. Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, Representing Yourself: Divorce Proceedings |
| Rhode Island | Divorce cases in Rhode Island are filed in Family Court. The Judiciary's statewide Complaint for Divorce or Divorce from Bed and Board (form FC-56) starts the case. After the divorce is granted, the Family Court's free Guide and File interview prepares the two forms needed to finish it: the Decision Pending Entry of Final Judgment, filed within 30 days of the decision date, and the Final Judgment, filed no earlier than three months after the decision. Documents can be filed electronically, mailed to the Family Court clerk's office for your county (Newport, Kent, Washington or Providence/Bristol), or emailed to the virtual family clerk's office. Rhode Island Judiciary, Family Court: Guide and File; Form FC-56 |
| South Carolina | The South Carolina Judicial Branch offers SRL Simple Divorce Packets for self-represented litigants. The plaintiff's packet includes instructions (SCCA400PSRL-DIV), the Family Court Coversheet (SCCA467), Summons for Divorce (SCCA400.01SRL-DIV), Complaint for Divorce (SCCA400.02SRL-DIV), Financial Declaration (SCCA430), Motion and Affidavit to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (SCCA405), service, default and hearing-request forms, the Report of Divorce or Annulment of Marriage (DHEC0682) and the Final Order of Divorce (SCCA400.10SRL-DIV); a defendant's packet includes the Defendant's Answer (SCCA400.05SRL-DIV). The packet can also be completed online with a free interactive program from South Carolina Legal Services at lawhelp.org/sc. South Carolina Judicial Branch, SRL Simple Divorce Packets |
| South Dakota | The South Dakota Unified Judicial System posts free plaintiff divorce forms. For a divorce with minor children: Plaintiff's Checklist (UJS-307B), Summons for Divorce with Minor Children (UJS-311), Divorce Complaint with Minor Children (UJS-312), Case Filing Statement (UJS-232), Financial Statement (UJS-023), South Dakota Parenting Guidelines (UJS-302), a fee waiver motion (UJS-022), Notice and Admission of Service (UJS-317), Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (UJS-325), Judgment and Decree of Divorce (UJS-326B) and default forms; a separate set covers divorce without minor children. The free Guide and File online interview ("Divorce with Children" or "Divorce without Children") generates completed forms to print and file at the clerk's office in the correct county. Form questions: UJS Legal Form Help Line 1-855-784-0004. South Dakota Unified Judicial System, Plaintiff Forms for Divorce with Children; Guide and File |
| Texas | The Supreme Court of Texas has approved uniform divorce forms ("Divorce Set 1") for uncontested divorces with no minor children and no real property; using them is optional, and a court cannot refuse them just because you don't have a lawyer. The set contains instructions and seven forms: an Affidavit of Indigency, Original Petition for Divorce, Waiver of Service, Final Decree of Divorce, Certificate of Last Known Address, Notice of Change of Address and Affidavit of Military Status. The Texas Judicial Branch's self-help page also points to eFile Texas Self Help, a free site that helps you fill out common court forms and file them electronically, and to TexasLawHelp.org for information on simple civil matters. Texas Judicial Branch, Self-Represented Litigants; Supreme Court Approved Divorce Forms (Divorce Set 1) |
| Utah | The Utah State Courts' free MyPaperwork interview prepares divorce papers: the documents to start a case (Petition for Divorce), a stipulated (agreed) divorce, an Answer and optional Counterclaim, and default judgment forms. Related court forms include the Acceptance of Service (1022FA), Proof of Completed Service (1020FA), and Income Verification and Statement of Compliance with Child Support Guidelines (1052FA-J); the Utah Department of Health's Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, or Annulment must be filed with the petition. MyPaperwork creates the forms but does not file them: file at the district court in person, by emailing PDF copies to the court, or by mail, and track the case online through MyCase. Utah State Courts, Self-Help: Divorce |
| Vermont | The Vermont Judiciary posts fillable statewide forms to start a divorce in the Family Division: Complaint for Divorce/Legal Separation/Dissolution without Children (400-00836NoChildren) or with Children (400-00836Children), Information Sheet (400-00800), Notice of Appearance for Self-Represented Party (400-00831), Statement of Confidential Information (400-00849) and the Department of Health Record of Divorce or Annulment (VDH-VR-DIV). Forms can also be completed with VTCourtForms, a free online guided interview that fills in the forms for you to download, print or email. Parties can register for a Public Portal account to view their case online. Vermont Judiciary, Family Division: Divorce |
| Virginia | Divorces in Virginia are heard in the circuit court, and Virginia has no-fault and at-fault divorce. The Virginia Judicial System's Court Self-Help site does not list a court divorce form packet; for a no-fault divorce it directs people to VALegalAid.org's Divorce page for online forms and guidance, and to a VA Law Help 2 Go video on uncontested divorce. The Judiciary's Circuit Court forms page offers civil forms that can be completed online, and practices vary by locality, so check with the circuit court clerk. Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help, Divorce |
| Washington | Washington State Courts publish mandatory statewide divorce (dissolution) forms in Word and PDF, organized by stage. To start the case: Summons (FL Divorce 200), Petition for Divorce (Dissolution) (FL Divorce 201), Confidential Information (FL All Family 001), the Department of Health Certificate of Dissolution (DOH 422-027), proof or acceptance of service forms, and the Response to Petition (FL Divorce 211). To finish: Findings and Conclusions About a Marriage (FL Divorce 231) and Final Divorce Order (Dissolution Decree) (FL Divorce 241), plus a Child Support Order (FL All Family 130), worksheets and Parenting Plan (FL All Family 140) when there are children. Forms for temporary orders and immediate restraining orders are also provided. Local county superior court rules may require additional documents. Washington State Courts, Court Forms: Divorce/Dissolution |
| West Virginia | The West Virginia Judiciary posts statewide divorce forms. The petitioner's packet includes instructions (SCA-FC-100), the Petition for Divorce (SCA-FC-101) and the Petitioner's Civil Case Information Statement (SCA-FC-103), plus forms used by either spouse: Information for the Division of Vital Statistics (SCA-FC-104), Acceptance of Service (SCA-FC-105), Financial Statement (SCA-FC-106), Servicemembers Civil Relief Act waiver (SCA-FC-115) and Certificate of Service (SCA-FC-314). The respondent's packet includes instructions (SCA-FC-100A), the Answer to Divorce Petition (SCA-FC-108) and the Respondent's Civil Case Information Statement (SCA-FC-114). Forms for out-of-state or unknown residency and publication are also provided. West Virginia Judiciary, Court Forms: Divorce Forms |
| Wisconsin | The Wisconsin Court System's Self-Help Law Center has a Basic Guide to Divorce/Legal Separation (FA-4100V) and a divorce and family law forms category. Its free online forms assistant asks a series of questions and fills in most of the forms needed for a divorce or legal separation, including maintenance, child support, custody and placement, and property division, with separate interviews for a new case and an existing case. The interview can take half an hour or more and must be finished in one session. It does not cover paternity, annulment or grandparent visitation. Wisconsin Court System, Self-Help Law Center: Divorce & Family Law |
| Wyoming | The Wyoming Judicial Branch's Self-Help Forms page has four divorce packets: Divorce with Minor Children (Plaintiff and Defendant) and Divorce with No Children (Plaintiff and Defendant). Each packet includes a list of forms, an overview, instructions and a checklist. All four divorce packets have free online Form-Filling Guides, guided interviews that ask about your case and produce filled-in forms to download or print. Divorce cases are filed with the District Court clerk. Wyoming Judicial Branch, Self-Help Forms (Family Law) |
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.