A. Whenever applying a divorce suit, you will be described as the ‘petitioner; if you were the one to opening the divorce petition. To start off the divorce procedure, you must complete the forms below:

-Marriage Petition: Used to provide the court with some chief data about you, your spouse and your marriage. This form can also be used to request some court orders.

-Summons: This paperwork will carry very important facts that you must read about the divorce process.

-Property Declaration: Use this form to list your property and debts that you acquired during your marriage.

-Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act: Complete this form if you have any minor children together with your spouse.

-Child Custody and Visitation Application Attachment: Must be completed if you require 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.

B. To make sure that there are no holdups in your divorce case, have a lawyer look over all your paperwork to insure that nothing has been left out or is left incomplete.

C. You will have to find out if there are any additional forms to complete with your court clerk. Inquire the court clerk or your lawyer about any added court forms you may be needing to complete.

D. Make spare duplicates of all your forms, one for yourself, one for your spouse and the originals will be filed with the court.