Divorce forms help end a marriage and settle property, finances, and family matters. Choose attorney-drafted templates that are simple to complete and ready for state-specific filing.
Respond to allegations in a divorce petition and outline defenses, custody arrangements, and propert...
Seek modification of custody arrangements in your divorce to ensure the child's best interests are p...
Establish clear terms for separating partners, detailing property division and support obligations....
Request to reverse a court's dismissal due to oversight or neglect, allowing your case to proceed....
Request a change in court-ordered child support payments due to changed circumstances....
Use this form to request a modification of alimony based on significant changes in circumstances sin...
Use this to request a reduction in alimony payments due to job loss, addressing a significant change...
Use this form to seek enforcement of alimony payments through a contempt proceeding when the other p...
Use this to request an increase in child support due to changed circumstances since the original div...
Outline joint custody agreements for parents to ensure shared parenting responsibilities and contact...
Divorce formally ends a legal marriage under state law.
In community property states, assets and debts gained during marriage belong equally to both spouses.
Separate property — owned before marriage or received by gift or inheritance — usually remains with the original owner.
Each spouse must disclose income, property, and debts.
Agreements on custody and support often require court review.
Property division rules vary by state but aim for fairness.
A final judgment or decree makes the divorce legally effective.
Spousal or child support may be included in the settlement.
Many divorces today are filed as no-fault or uncontested.
Begin confidently with these simple steps.
Community property is jointly owned by spouses and divided equally in divorce; separate property remains with the original owner.
Yes. The petition starts the case, while the settlement agreement records how property and responsibilities are divided.
The process can continue as a contested divorce, but the court will decide unresolved issues.
In some states, couples can file a joint petition if they agree on all terms.
The marriage is legally dissolved, and both parties must follow the court’s final orders.
Yes, when properly signed and executed, it can serve as a contract and later be included in the divorce.
