1. The requester is the one who begins the divorce petition. To commence the divorce procedure, you must complete the forms below:

-The Marriage Petition: requires you to give fundamental notes about your marriage. It can also be used to ask for court orders.

-Summons Form: It’s a very good idea to read this form thoroughly because it contains a mass of data that will be useful to you for the duration of your divorce case. It also holds some information about some restraints that will limit what you can do with your assets and belongings as well as your children.

-Property Declaration: Complete this form by listing all your property and debts which you and your spouse have gathered unitedly during your marriage.

-Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act: You need to complete this form if you and your spouse have minors under the age of 18.

-Child Custody and Visitation Application Attachment: Must be completed if you desire to ask the court for custody and visitation orders. Though the Child Custody and Visitation Application Attachment is optional, it’s best to use this form because it contains more detailed information about schedules etc.

2. Make sure you have all your paperwork reviewed by an attorney or family law facilitator to guarantee that all the facts are present so that there is no holdup in your case.

3. You will need to find out if there are any further forms to complete with your court clerk. Ask your court clerk or attorney.

4. Make more copies of all your forms, one for yourself, one for your partner and the originals will be filed with the court.