How to Get Free Divorce Papers
Deciding on divorcing your spouse is an extremely difficult and painful decision to make. However, finding the forms you need to get started doesn't have to be. If you are filing for divorce on your own you can typically find the forms you need on the Internet. Although many websites charge a fee for these forms, many courts offer free forms online which are available to download and print for your convenience. If your county court does not have forms online, the clerk's office may be able to provide them to you free of charge.
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Determine what papers you will need to file your divorce. You may need the complaint for divorce as well as other papers such as an affidavit, which is a sworn statement stating the contents are true to the best of your knowledge, income verification, and child custody forms. If the clerk finds you have missing paper work, your complaint will not be filed.
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Visit the county courthouse website. Some counties may be very specific in the forms they request and offer them to you online. You want to be sure you have the correct forms for your county or the court may not accept them. You can download the forms they have available free of charge.
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Go to the clerk's office in your county. If forms are not offered online, it is possible that your county clerk's office can provide you with the forms you need. The clerk will also be able to tell you if you need to file more than a complaint for divorce. You can also visit FindLaw and download divorce forms specifically for your state.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to avoid websites that are not run by the courts or legitimate legal references; the forms they offer may not adhere to court rules.
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