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Filing a petition for dissolution of marriage can be an overwhelming process, especially for those unfamiliar with legal documentation. This guide aims to provide you with clear and supportive instructions on how to fill out the petition online, ensuring that you understand each section and its requirements.

Follow the steps to complete the petition for dissolution of marriage.

1. Begin by locating the petition form. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the document and open it in your preferred digital editor.
2. Start by filling out the 'Petitioner’s Information' section. Provide the full name of the person who filed the case, including their first, middle, and last names, along with any suffixes if applicable.
3. Next, complete the 'Respondent’s Information' section. Enter the full name of the person who did not file this case, again providing their first, middle, and last names, along with suffixes where necessary.
4. In the subsequent section titled 'What does this form cover?', be sure to note that this form addresses the division of property and debt, with specific focus on spousal support or maintenance, and clarifies that it is unrelated to child support or custody.
5. Proceed to 'Part One – Division of Property and Debt'. Carefully list all marital and nonmarital property and debts in the provided tables. Make sure to draw a line through any rows that do not contain items, to prevent unauthorized alterations after signing.
6. In 'Table 1 – Property to Be Awarded to Wife', enter detailed information regarding the property being awarded to the wife including item description, fair market value, its marital status, and whether there is any debt associated.
7. In 'Table 2 – Property to Be Awarded to Husband', repeat the process for property designated for the husband, ensuring accurate reporting of value and debt.
8. Continue to address any debts in 'Table 3 – Debts to Be Paid by Wife' and 'Table 4 – Debts to Be Paid by Husband', listing current balances, payment amounts, and designating the marital or nonmarital status of each debt.
9. Move on to 'Part Two – Maintenance and Other Provisions'. Fill in the maintenance provisions, indicating amounts and terms as applicable. This section covers regular payments one partner may need to make to the other.
10. Finally, ensure to certify under oath that the other party has received a copy of this document, ticking the relevant boxes and providing the necessary details. Complete your notarization before submission.
11. Once all sections are completed accurately, save your document. You can choose to download it, print it for physical filing, share it digitally, or prepare it for submission to the court.

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