Simplified Divorce

The Clerk of the Circuit Court does not provide the Petition for filing a divorce, except in instances where a simplified divorce can be filed.  If you wish to file for divorce and proceed without an attorney, you must obtain the correct paperwork.  Please read the information below to see if you qualify to use the Joint Simplified Dissolution Packet:

Joint Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

This information is being provided to you along with the necessary forms for filing a Joint Simplified Petition to Dissolution of Marriage.  This type of dissolution procedure is not available to everyone.  There are limitations on, among other items, the length of the marriage, the amount of property owned and income of the parties.  You should read this information carefully to see if this procedure is available to you.  Below is general information on Dissolution of Marriages and instructions for completing the forms.

 Joint Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Information and Instructions

 Instructions for Completing the Forms

Forms: 

  Joint Affidavit Regarding Separation of the Parties; Division of Property 
  and Waiver of Bifurcated Hearing

  Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage 

  Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage