Divorce Forms
Whether a divorce is contentious or amicable, the amount of information to gather and paperwork to file can be daunting. The resources below can help get you started and make sure you keep track of information that will be needed. Worksheets below can help guide you through properly accounting for all property. Checklists can prevent you from getting lost in what can seem like a sea of tasks involved in a divorce. There are also sample forms to give you a starting point on commonly used documents in a separation or divorce, such as a sample separation agreement, a property settlement agreement, as well as links to forms for specific to each state. For basics on the divorce process, download FindLaw's Guide to Getting a Divorce [pdf].
- Joint Divorce Petition
If both you and your spouse have decided to call it quits, filing a joint divorce petition will allow you to dissolve your marriage in a relatively stress-free manner. This sample will give you an idea of what a joint divorce petition looks like.
- Divorce Forms by State
A collection of links to forms and information on divorce, organized by state. Find information on your state’s divorce process and download the forms you need to dissolve your marriage.
- Sample Property Settlement Agreement
Settling a property dispute can allow you avoid a lengthy court battle and save a substantial amount of time and money. This sample form will give you an idea of what a property settlement agreement looks like.
- Documents to Show Your Attorney
In order to ensure the best possible outcome, you’ll want to provide your attorney with as much information as possible about your marriage and financial situation. This section provides a checklist of documents your attorney may need.
- Issues to Discuss with Your Lawyer
A checklist of important divorce-related issues you should discuss with your attorney. This list should help you avoid missing critical issues, like those related to child custody, property, and spousal support.
- Sample Separation Agreement
Many couples separate before divorcing. Others choose a legal separation over a divorce, for financial reasons or otherwise. This sample form will give you an idea of what separation agreements involve.
- Are You Entitled To Alimony (Spousal Support)?
- Checklist: Post-Divorce Actions To Take
- Checklist: Dividing Marital Property
- Checklist: Documents to Show Your Divorce Attorney
- Checklist: Issues To Discuss With Your Divorce Attorney
- Divorce Forms by State
- Joint Divorce Petition
- Post-Marriage Actions to Take
- Questionnaire: Are You Entitled To An Annulment?
- Sample Form: Property Settlement Agreement
- Sample Separation Agreement
- Separation & Divorce: Financial Information Questionnaire
- Separation & Divorce: Personal Information Questionnaire
- Spousal Support (Alimony) Forms and Information by State
- Worksheet: Division of Property