Divorce
Forms must be typewritten or printed in ink, dated & signed. The court will only accept originals for filing.
Filing Requirements
Divorce Without Children
- $175 Filing Fee
- Summons & Complaint
- Original for the Clerk’s Office
- Two copies to return to filer
- Complaint: Original for the Clerk’s Office
- Original for the Clerk’s Office
- One copy for Judge, if Plaintiff is seeking ex parte orders
- Two copies to return to filer
- B-42 Record of Divorce or Annulment
Divorce With Children
- $255 Filing Fee (Includes FOC fee)
- Summons & Complaint
- Original for the Clerk’s Office
- Two copies to return to filer
- Complaint: Original for the Clerk’s Office
- Original for the Clerk’s Office
- One copy for Judge (if Plaintiff is seeking ex parte orders)
- Two copies to return to filer
- Verified Statement (original only)
- FOC 100 Domestic Relations Judgment Information Form (only if ex parte orders are being sought)
- B-42 Record of Divorce or Annulment (original only)
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