Filing for Divorce or Sepration in Law, a divorce starts with a divorce petition. This petition is written by one spouse (the petitioner) and served on the other spouse. The petition is then filed in a state court in the county where one of the spouses resides. It does not matter where the marriage occurred.
Can you get a Divorce for Free
You can only get a free divorce if the court agrees to waive your divorce filing fee. Contact your local county courthouse clerk and ask about pro se litigant divorce requirements. You can only get a fee waiver if you and your spouse are financially unable to pay the filing fee for financial hardship reasons.
Where do I go to File for a Divorce
Go online or visit your county clerk’s office to get the forms you’ll need, like the petition for divorce and summons. File them with the clerk and pay the filing fee. If you’re appearing in court, behave professionally to show the judge that they can settle the divorce easily.
How can I File for Divorce Without Going to Court
If the divorce is uncontested and a marital settlement agreement is filed, the spouses may not need to go to court. In that case, all legal documents can be filed with the court, and the judgment can be sent to you. However, the court may request a formal or informal hearing.