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ALABAMA

The requirements for a no-fault divorce in Alabama are as follows: the spouse who files for the divorce must have been a resident of the state for at least 6 months before filing for divorce. One can file the divorce in: 1) the county in which the defendant resides; 2) the county in which both spouses resided at the time of separation; or 3) If defendant is a non-resident of Alabama, the plaintiff may file in the county where he/she resides. [Code of Alabama; Title 30, Chapters 2-4 and 2-5).

The legal grounds for divorce in Alabama are as follows: No-Fault: 1) Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; 2) complete incompatibility of temperament such that the parties can no longer live together; 3) voluntary separation for over 1 year. [Code of Alabama; Title 30, Chapter 2-1].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR ALABAMA ONLY

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COUNTY, ALABAMA

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters- JUDGEMENT FOR DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

ALASKA

The spouse filing the divorce must be a resident. No residency time limit is specified. [Alaska Statutes; Title 25, Chapters 22-10.030 and 24.080).

The legal grounds necessary for a dissolution of marriage in Alaska: No-Fault: Incompatibility of temperament which has caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage. [Alaska Statutes; Title 25, Chapter 24.200).

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR ALASKA ONLY

1 – Use the following words, all capital letters: SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA; JUDICIAL DISTRICT

2 - Use the following words, all capital letters: PETITION FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use the following words, all capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

ARIZONA

One of the spouses must have resided in the state at least 90 days before filing for dissolution of marriage. The divorce should be filed in the county in which the petitioner resides at the time of filing. [Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated; Title 12, Chapter 401; and Title 25, Chapter 312].

The legal grounds for dissolution of marriage are: No-Fault: 1) Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. [Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated; Title 25, Chapter 312].

USE THE FOLLOWING WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR ARIZONA ONLY

1 – Use these words, all capital letters: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF , ARIZONA

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 – Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

ARKANSAS

The spouse who files the divorce must reside in the state for 60 days and for 3 months before a divorce will be finalized. The divorce must be filed in the county of the plaintiff. If the plaintiff is a nonresident of Arkansas, the divorce may be filed for in the county where the defendant resides. The venue requirements may be waived in Arkansas. [Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated; Title 9, Chapters 12-301 and 12-303].

Legal grounds for a no-fault divorce are: Voluntarily living separate and apart without cohabitation for 3 years. [Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated; Title 9, Chapter 12-301].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR ARKANSAS ONLY

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF

ARKANSAS

2 – Use the words, all capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 – Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use the words, all capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 – Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

CALIFORNIA

The spouse who files for dissolution of marriage must have been a resident of the state for 6 months and a resident of the county where the dissolution of marriage is filed for 3 months. [Annotated California Code; Section 4514).

The legal grounds for dissolution of marriage for no-fault divorce are: Irreconcilable differences which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage. [Annotated California Code; Section 4506].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR CALIFORNIA ONLY

1 – Use the words, all in capital letters: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF

2 – Use the words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 – Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 – Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 – Use these words, all in capital letters: FINAL JUDGEMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 – Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

COLORADO

One spouse must have been a resident of Colorado for 90 days prior to filing for dissolution of marriage. The dissolution of marriage may be filed for in: 1) the county where the respondent resides; or 2) the county in which the petitioner resides if the respondent has been served in the same county or is a nonresident of Colorado. [Colorado Revised Statutes; Article 10, Section 14-10-106; and Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 98].

The one and only no-fault ground for dissolution of marriage is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, [Colorado Revised Statutes; Article 10, Section 14-10-106].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR COLORADO ONLY

1 – Use the words, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE

COUNTY OF AND STATE OF COLORADO

2 – Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 – Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 – Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 – Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

CONNECTICUT

Either spouse may file a dissolution of marriage if they are a resident. But the dissolution of marriage will only finalize after one spouse has been a resident for one year; unless one of the spouses was a resident of Connecticut at the time of the marriage and returned with the intention of permanent residence; or if the grounds for the dissolution of marriage arose in Connecticut. If the matter involves support, the dissolution of marriage is to be filed in the county in which the plaintiff resides. In all other cases, the dissolution of marriage may be filed in any county which is most convenient to both spouses. [Connecticut Statutes Annotated; Title 31, Chapter 348; Title 46b, Chapter 44; and Title 51, Chapter 349].

The following are legal no-fault grounds for dissolution of marriage: 1) Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; 2) incompatibility and voluntary separation for 18 months with no reasonable prospect for reconciliation. [Connecticut General Statutes Annotated; Title 46b, Chapter 40].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR CONNECTICUT ONLY

1 – Use the words, all in capital letters: SUPERIOR COURT

2 - Use the words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 – Use the word "Plaintiff'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 – Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use the words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

DELAWARE

One spouse must be a resident for 6 months immediately prior to filing for divorce. The divorce may be filed for in a county where either spouse resides. [Delaware Code Annotated; Title 13, Chapters 1504 and 1507].

The grounds for no-fault divorce in Delaware: 1) Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and reconciliation is improbable (a marriage is considered "irretrievably broken" when it is characterized by one of the following: a) voluntary separation; b) separation caused by the other spouse's misconduct or mental illness; or c) separation caused by incompatibility; and 2) living separate and apart for 6 months because of incompatibility. (Delaware Code Annotated; Title 13, Chapter 1505].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR DELAWARE ONLY

1 – Use the words, all in capital letters: IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE STATE OF

DELAWARE, IN AND FOR COUNTY

2 – Use the words, all in capital letters: PETITION OF DIVORCE

3 – Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 – Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (WASHINGTON D.C.)

One of the spouses must have been a resident of Washington D.C. for 6 months immediately prior to filing for divorce. Military personnel are considered residents if they have been stationed in Washington D.C. for 6 months. [District of Columbia Code Annotated; Title 16, Chapter 9, Sections 902).

These are the grounds for no-fault divorce in the District of Columbia: 1) Mutual voluntary separation without cohabitation for 6 months; 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for I year. [District of Columbia Code Annotated; Title 16, Chapter 9, Sections 904, 905, 906].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBI1 - FAMILY DIVISION

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant'. Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

FLORIDA

One of the spouses must have been a resident for 6 months prior to filing for dissolution of marriage. The dissolution of marriage should be filed in either: 1) the county where the defendant resides; or 2) the county where the spouses last lived together prior to separating. [Florida Statutes Annotated: Chapter 61.021].

There is only one no-fault ground for dissolution of marriage in Florida: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. [Florida Statutes Annotated; Chapter 61.052].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR FLORIDA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF, FLORIDA

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: FINAL JUDGEMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

GEORGIA

The spouse who files for divorce must have been a resident of Georgia for 6 months and file for divorce in the county of residence. However, a non-resident may file for divorce against a spouse who has been a resident of Georgia for 6 months. In such cases, the divorce must be filed for in the county in which the respondent resides. [Code of Georgia Annotated; Title 30, Section 107].

The only no-fault ground for divorce by the State of Georgia is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. [Code of Georgia Annotated; Title 30, Section 102].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR GEORGIA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COUNTY, GEORGIA

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: FINAL JUDGEMENT AND DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

HAWAII

The spouse filing for divorce must have been present in Hawaii for 3 months. However, a final divorce will not be granted unless one spouse has been a resident for 6 months. The divorce should be filed in either: 1) the judicial district where the plaintiff resides; or 2) the judicial district where the spouses last lived together. [Hawaii Revised Statutes; Title 580, Chapter 1].

These are the grounds for no-fault divorce in Hawaii: 1) Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; and 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for 2 years and it would not be harsh or oppressive to the defendant spouse to grant the divorce. [Hawaii Revised Statutes; Title 580, Chapter 41].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR HAWAII

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: FAMILY COURT

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

IDAHO

The spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident of Idaho for 6 full weeks immediately prior to filing for divorce. The divorce should be filed in: 1) the county where the defendant resides; or 2) if the defendant is not a resident of Idaho, the county where the plaintiff resides or designates in the complaint. [Idaho Code; Title 5, Chapter 404; and Title 32, Chapter 701 ].

The following are no-fault grounds of divorce in Idaho: 1) irreconcilable differences; and 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for a period of 5 years. [Idaho Code; Title 32, Chapters 603, 610, and 626].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR IDAHO

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

ILLINOIS

The spouse filing for dissolution of marriage must have been a resident of Illinois for 90 days immediately prior to filing for dissolution of marriage. The dissolution of marriage may be filed in a county where either spouse resides. [Illinois Annotated Statutes; Chapter 40, Paragraphs 104 and 401].

The following is the only no-fault ground of divorce in Illinois: Irreconcilable differences has caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and reconciliation has failed or further attempts at reconciliation are impractical and the spouses have been living separate and apart without cohabitation for 2 years. (If both spouses consent, the time period becomes 6 months). [Illinois Annotated Statutes; Chapter 40, Paragraph 401].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR ILLINOIS

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

JUDICIAL DISTRICT, COUNTY, ILLINOIS

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

INDIANA

One of the spouses must have been a resident of the state for 6 months and the county in which the petition is filed for 3 months immediately prior to filing for dissolution of marriage. [Annotated Indiana Code; Title 31, Article 1, Chapter 11.5-5.6].

The only no-fault ground for dissolution of marriage in Indiana is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. (Annotated Indiana Code; Code 31, Article 1, Chapter 11.5-5.,3].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR INDIANA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COURT OF

COUNTY, INDIANA (The first line will have the word SUPERIOR, CIRCUIT, or DOMESTIC RELATIONS in it. Each county uses a different one. Contact your County Clerks office for further information.

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: FINAL DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE DECREE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

IOWA

There is no residency requirement for the spouse filing the dissolution of marriage papers as long as the defendant spouse is a resident of Iowa and was personally served with the dissolution of marriage papers. Otherwise, there is a one year residency requirement. Additionally, there is a 90 day waiting period prior to the dissolution of marriage becoming final. The dissolution of marriage may be filed in a county where either spouse resides. [Iowa Code Annotated; Sections 598.2 and 598.6].

The one and only no-fault ground for divorce in Iowa is: Breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the legitimate objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved. [Iowa Code Annotated; Sections 598.5 and 598.17].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR IOWA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FOR THE COUNTY OF , IOWA

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

KANSAS

Both spouses must be a resident of Kansas for 60 days immediately before filing for divorce. The divorce may be filed for in a county where either spouse resides. [Kansas Statutes Annotated; Chapter 60, Article 16, Subjects 607 and 1603].

The only no-fault divorce for Kansas is: Incompatibility. [Kansas Statutes Annotated; Chapter 60, Article 16, Subject 1601].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR KANSAS

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE

COUNTY OF KANSAS

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

KENTUCKY

The spouse filing for dissolution of marriage must have been a resident (or a member of the armed services stationed in Kentucky) for 180 days prior to filing. The dissolution of marriage may be filed in a county where either spouse usually resides. [Kentucky Revised Statutes; Title 35, Chapters 403.140 and 452.470].

The only no-fault ground for Kentucky is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. A final dissolution of marriage will not be granted until the spouses have lived apart for 60 days. ("Living apart" is satisfied even if the spouses live in the same house but they may not have sexual relations). [Kentucky Revised Statutes; Title 35, Chapter 403.140].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR KENTUCKY

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: CIRCUIT COURT,

KENTUCKY (enter the name of the Circuit Court in your area.)

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

LOUISIANA

Prior to filing for the dissolution of marriage, the spouse filing for dissolution of marriage must have been a resident of Louisiana for 12. The dissolution of marriage must be filed in the parish of the respondent/ defendant. [Louisiana Civil Code Annotated, Article 142; and Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, Article 42].

The only grounds for divorce is a spouse’s desire for a divorce. There are no requirements to show marital breakdown, fault, living separate and apart, or any other basis for a divorce. After the filing of the petition, the divorce will be granted after a period of 180 days has elapsed from the filing date and if the spouses have lived separate and apart since the filing of the divorce petition. Reconciliation is essentially the only defense to a divorce sought on these grounds. [Louisiana Civil Code Annotated, Title V, Article 102].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR LOUISIANA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDICIAL DISTRICT

COURT, PARISH OF I , LOUISIANA

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner/Plaintiff'. Be sure the "P ... s are capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent/Defendant". Be sure the "R & D" are capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: FINAL JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "Parish" here.

7 – Please view the last page of this document.

MAINE

Either spouse must be a resident of Maine, or the marriage or the grounds for divorce must have occurred in Maine. Otherwise, a person filing for divorce must be a resident of Maine for 6 months immediately prior to filing. The divorce may be filed for in the District Court in the county where either spouse resides. However, the defendant spouse has the right to have the proceeding moved to Superior Court. [Maine Revised Statutes Annotated; Title 4, Section 155; and Title 19, Section 691].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in Maine is: Irreconcilable marital differences. [Maine Revised Statutes Annotated; Title 19, Section 691 (1)].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MAINE

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF MAINE,

COURT, COUNTY

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant'. Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

MARYLAND

Either spouse may file for divorce in Maryland, unless the grounds for divorce occurred outside Maryland. The divorce may be filed for in a county where either spouse resides. [Annotated Code of Maryland; Family Law, Title 7, Section 7-103; and Maryland Rules, Rule S-70].

The no-fault grounds for divorce in Maryland are: 1) the spouses have voluntarily lived separate and apart for one year without interruption or cohabitation and there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation; or 2) the spouses have lived separate and apart without interruption for two years. [Annotated Code of Maryland; Family Law, Title 7, Section 7-103].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MARYLAND

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MARYLAND

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: BILL FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

MASSACHUSETTS

If the grounds for divorce occurred in Massachusetts, one spouse must be a resident. If the grounds occurred outside the state, the spouse filing must have been a resident for one year. The divorce should be filed for in the county in which the spouses last lived together. If neither spouse currently lives in that county then the divorce may be filed for in a county where either spouse currently resides. [Massachusetts General Laws Annotated; Chapter 208, Sections 4,5,6].

The one and only no-fault ground for divorce in Massachusetts is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. [Massachusetts General Laws Annotated; Chapter 208, Sections 1, 1A, 1 B]~

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE TRIAL COURT, THE PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT, DIVISION (contact your County Clerks office for the name of the division in your county).

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE

3 - If you do NOT have a separation agreement incorporated into your papers, Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized. If you DO have a separation agreement incorporated into your papers, Use the word "CoPetitioner". Be sure the "C" and "P" are capitalized.

4 - If you do NOT have a separation agreement incorporated into your papers, Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized. If you DO have a separation agreement incorporated into your papers, Use the word "CoPetitioner". Be sure the "C" and "P" are capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

Requirements for State of Michigan

Immediately prior to filing for divorce, both spouses must have been residents of Michigan for 180 days and residents of the county where the divorce is filed for 10 days. The residency requirement is one year if the cause of the divorce arose outside of Michigan. [Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated; Section 552.9].

The no-fault ground for divorce in Michigan is: A breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved. [Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated; Section 552.6].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MICHIGAN

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF MICHIGAN,

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, - COUNTY

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

MINNESOTA

One of the spouses must have been a resident of Minnesota for at least 180 days immediately before the petition for dissolution of marriage is filed. The dissolution of marriage may be filed for in a county where either spouse resides. [Minnesota Statutes Annotated; Chapters 518.07 and 518.09].

The no-fault ground for divorce in Minnesota is: Irrevocable breakdown of the marriage shown by 1) living separate and apart for 180 days; or 2) serious marital discord adversely affecting the attitude of one or both of the spouses toward the marriage. [Minnesota Statutes Annotated; Chapters 518.06 and 518.13].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MINNESOTA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF MINNESOTA, DISTRICT COURT,

COUNTY OF JUDICIAL DISTRICT

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

MISSISSIPPI

The spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident for at least 6 months, and not have secured residency for the purpose of obtaining a divorce. If either spouse is a member of the armed services then both spouses are considered residents if stationed in Mississippi. If the grounds for divorce are irreconcilable differences, then papers should be filed in: 1) the county where either spouse resides, if both spouses are residents of Mississippior 2) the county where one spouse resides if the other spouse is a non-resident of Mississippi. [Mississippi Code Annotated; Section 93, Chapter 5-5].

The only no-fault ground for Mississippi is: Irreconcilable differences. However no divorce on these grounds will be granted unless: 1) the divorce is not contested or the irreconcilable differences are not denied by the other spouse; and 2) adequate child custody, maintenance, and propert distribution arrangements have been made by the spouses by a written agreement. In addition , an affidavit must be filed stating that there is no collusion between the spouses. [Mississippi Code Annotated; Section 93, Chapters 5-1, 5-2 and 5-7].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MISSISSIPPI

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: CHANCERY COURT OF COUNTY, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: BILL OF COMPLAINT OF DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Complainant". Be sure the "C" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

MISSOURI

Before filing for dissolution of marriage, one of the spouses must be a resident of Missouri for 90 days. The dissolution of marriage should be filed in the county where the Petitioner resides. In addition, there is a 30-day waiting period after filing before a dissolution of marriage will be granted. [Annotated Missouri Statutes; Title 30, Chapter 452, Sections 300.1 and 305].

The only no-fault ground for dissolution of marriage in Missouri is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved. [Annotated Missouri Statutes; Title 30, Chapter 452, Section 305].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MISSOURI

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COUNTY MISSOURI

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

MONTANA

Before filing for dissolution of marriage, one of the spouses must be a resident of Montana for 90 days. The papers should be filed for in the county where the petitioner has been a resident for the previous 90 days. [Montana Code Annotated; Section 25, Title 2-118; and Section 40,:~Title 1-104].

The only ground for a dissolution of marriage in Montana is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and serious marital discord which adversely affects the attitude of both spouses towards the marriage and no reasonable prospect of reconciliation and living separate and apart for 180 days prior to filing. All three of these factors must be met to satisfy the grounds for dissolution of marriage.

[Montana Code Annotated; Section 40, Title 1-104].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MONTANA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STATE OF MONTANA AND FOR THE COUNTY OF

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
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NEBRASKA

The requirements for filing for a dissolution of marriage in Nebraska are: 1) one of the spouses must have been a resident of Nebraska for at least one year; or 2) the marriage was performed in Nebraska and one of the spouses has lived in Nebraska for the entire marriage. The dissolution of marriage may be filed for in a county where either spouse resides. [Revised Statutes of Nebraska; Chapter 42, Section 348].

The only no-fault ground for dissolution of marriage in Nebraska is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. [Revised Statutes of Nebraska; Chapter 42, Section 361].

A dissolution of marriage will only be granted only if reasonable efforts for a reconciliation have been made. If the court deems that there is some reasonable possibility of reconciliation, dissolution of marriage actions may be transferred to a conciliation court or the spouses may be referred to a qualified marriage counselor, family service agency, or other agency which provides conciliation services. Official conciliation counselors are available in counties of over 250,000 persons. [Revised Statutes of Nebraska; Chapter 42, Sections 360 and 808].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NEBRASKA

1 - Usethese exactwords, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR COUNTY, NEBRASKA

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent'. Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters.

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6 - Use the word "County" here.
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NEVADA

One of the spouses must have been a resident of Nevada for 6 weeks immediately prior to filing for divorce. The divorce may be filed in: 1) the county where either spouse resides; or 2) the county where the spouses last lived together. [Nevada Revised Statutes; Chapter 125, Section 020].

The only no-fault grounds for divorce in Nevada are: 1) incompatibility; or 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for one year. [Nevada Revised Statutes; Chapter 125, Section 010, 0302].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NEVADA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR COUNTY, NEVADA

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE

1) Both spouses must be residents of the state the divorce is filed for; or 2) the spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident of New Hampshire for one year immediately prior to filing for divorce; or 3) the cause of divorce must have arisen in New Hampshire and one of the spouses must be living in New Hampshire when the divorce is filed for. The divorce may be filed for in a county where either spouse resides. [New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated; Chapters 458:5, 458:6, 458:9].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in New Hampshire is: Irreconcilable differences which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage. [New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated; Chapter 458:7].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, SUPERIOR

COURT IN AND FOR COUNTY

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
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NEW JERSEY

1) At least one of the spouses must be a resident of New Jersey for at least one year prior to filing for divorce; or 2) when the cause for divorce is adultery and took place in New Jersey, one of the spouses must have been a resident (no time limit). The divorce may be filed for in any county in New Jersey. [New Jersey Statutes Annotated; title 2A, Chapters 34-8 and 34-10].

The one and only no-fault ground for divorce in New Jersey is: Living separate and apart for 18 months and no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. [New Jersey Statutes Annotated; Title 2A, Chapter 34-2].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NEW JERSEY

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY,

CHANCERY DIVISION, FAMILY PART, COUNTY

2 - Use these exact words, using -all capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

NEW MEXICO

One of the spouses must have been a resident of New Mexico for at least six months immediately preceding the filing for dissolution of marriage and have a home in New Mexico. The dissolution of marriage may be filed in any county where either spouse resides. [New Mexico Statutes Annotated; Article 4, Section 40-4-5].

The only ground for dissolution of marriage in New Mexico is: Incompatibility because of discord and conflicts of personalities such that the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship have been destroyed preventing any reasonable expectation of reconciliation. [New Mexico Statutes Annotated; Article 4, Sections 40-4-1 and 40-4-2].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NEW MEXICO

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF NEW MEXICO, IN THE DISTRICT

COURT, COUNTY

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
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NEW YORK

To obtain a no-fault divorce in the State of New York, any of the following must apply: If only one spouse resides in New York, any of the time of filing the divorce, the residency requirement is two years. However, that requirement is reduced to one year if 1) the spouses were married in New York and either spouse is still a resident; or 2) they once resided in New York and either spouse is still a resident; or 3) the grounds for divorce arose in New York. In addition, there is no residency time limit requirement if both of the spouses were residents of New York at the time of filing the divorce and the grounds for divorce arose in New York. The divorce may be filed for in a county where either spouse resides. [Consolidated Laws of New York Annotated; Domestic Relations Laws, Sections 230 and 231; and New York Civil Practice Laws and Rules, Rule 503].

The legal grounds for divorce in New York are: No-Fault: 1) living separate and apart for one year under the terms of a separation agreement which is in writing and signed and notarized. Proof of compliance with the terms of the settlement agreement must be submitted when the divorce is filed. In addition, a copy of the agreement or a brief memorandum of the agreement must be filed in the office of the clerk of the county; or 2) living separate and apart for one year under the terms of a judicial separation decree. [Consolidated Laws of New York Annotated; Domestic Relations Law, Section 170].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NEW YORK

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW

YORK, COUNTY

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT FOR DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

NORTH CAROLINA

One spouse must have been a resident of North Carolina for at least six months prior to filing for divorce. Divorce may be filed for in the county of residence of either spouse. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Section 50-8].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in North Carolina is: Living separate and apart without cohabitation for one year. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Section 50-5.6].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NORTH CAROLINA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE,_

DIVISION, NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant'. Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

NORTH DAKOTA

The spouse filing for divorce must be a resident of North Dakota for at least six months prior to the entry of the final divorce. The divorce must be filed in the county where the defendant resides if the defendant is a resident of North Dakota. If the defendant is not a resident, the divorce may be filed for in any county that the plaintiff designates in the complaint. [North Dakota Century Code; Volume 3A, Chapters 14-0517 and 28-04-05].

Separation agreements are specifically authorized by statute. [North Dakota Century Code; Volume 3A, Chapter 1407-07).

The only no-fault ground for divorce in North Dakota is: Irreconcilable differences. [North Dakota Century Code; Volume 3A, Chapter 14-05-03).

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NORTH DAKOTA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF

, IN THE DISTRICT COURT, - JUDICIAL DISTRICT

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE

6 - Use the word "County" here.

7 – Please view the last page of this document.

OHIO

The spouse filing for the dissolution must have been a resident of Ohio for at least 6 months and a resident of the county for at least 90 days immediately prior to filing. [Ohio Revised Code Annotated; Section 3105.03 and Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 3].

The grounds for a no-fault divorce in Ohio are: 1) incompatibility; or 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation and without interruption 'for one year. [Ohio Revised Code Annotated; Section 3105.01].

Both spouses may jointly file a petition for dissolution of marriage. The petition must: 1) be signed by both spouses; 2) have attached to it a separation agreement which provides for a) division of property, b) alimony (including the authorization of the court to modify any alimony terms), and c) custody, visitation, and child support, if there are any minor children. Between 30 and 90 days after filing such a petition, both spouses must appear in court and state under oath that he or she: 1) voluntarily signed the agreement; 2) is satisfied with the agreement; and 3) seeks dissolution of the marriage. In addition, marital settlement agreements are also authorized by statute and may be used in a divorce proceeding. There may be local court rules which apply to divorce proceedings for Ohio. [Ohio Revised Code Annotated; Sections 3105.03, 3105.10, 3105.61 - 65].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR OHIO

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF COUNTY, OHIO

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Co- Petitioner". Be sure the "C" and "P" are always capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

OKLAHOMA

Either spouse must have been a resident of Oklahoma for six months immediately prior to filing for divorce. The divorce may be filed for in the county in which the plaintiff has been a resident for 30 days or in the county where the defendant resides. [Oklahoma Statutes Annotated; Title 43, Sections 102 and 103].

The only ground for a no-fault divorce in Oklahoma is: Incompatibility. [Oklahoma Statutes Annotated; Title 43, Section 101].

Separation agreements are specifically authorized by statute. [Oklahoma Statutes Annotated; Title 43, Section 205].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR OKLAHOMA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF OKLAHOMA, IN THE DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

OREGON

Unless the marriage was performed in Oregon, one of the spouses must have been a resident of Oregon for six months immediately prior to filing. If the marriage was performed in Oregon and either spouse is a resident at the time of filing, there is no residency requirement. The dissolution of marriage may be filed in a county where either spouse resides. There is a 90-day waiting period before a hearing will be scheduled which begins after the respondent has been served with papers or has filed an Appearance. [Oregon Revised Statutes; Volume 2, Sections 14.070, 107.065, 107.075].

The only ground for no-fault divorce in Oregon is: Irreconcilable differences between the spouses which have caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, Misconduct of the spouses will only be considered when child custody is an issue or if necessary to prove irreconcilable differences. [Oregon Revised Statutes; Volume 2, Section 107.025].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR OREGON

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

PENNSYLVANIA

Either spouse must have been a resident of Pennsylvania for at least six months before filing. The divorce may be filed for in a county where 1) the defendant resides; 2) the plaintiff resides, if the defendant does not live in Pennsylvania; 3) where the marriage home was, if the plaintiff continuously resided in the same county; 4) prior to six months after separation, and if the defendant agrees, where the plaintiff resides; 5) prior to six months after separation, and if neither spouse lives in the county of the marriage home, where either spouse lives; and 6) after six months after separation, where either spouse lives. [Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Annotated, Title 23, Section 3104].

The grounds for no-fault divorce in Pennsylvania are: 1) irretrievable breakdown of the marriage with the spouses living separate and apart without cohabitation for two or more years; or 2) irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and the spouses have both filed affidavits that they consent to the divorce. In the case of no-fault ground #2, 90 days must elapse after the filing for divorce before the court will grant a divorce. [Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Annotated, Title 23, Section 3301].

The grounds for divorce are irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. If both spouses consent to the divorce, it will be handled in an expedited manner. There are official sample forms for filing a complaint for divorce on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. There are also official forms available for filing the required affidavit of consent. There are also other sample divorce proceeding forms available in Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, Actions of Divorce of Annulment Section, Rule 1920.01+. In addition, separation agreements are expressly authorized. [Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Annotated, Title 23, Section 3301; and Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 1920.01+]

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR PENNSYLVANIA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

RHODE ISLAND

Either spouse must have been a resident of Rhode Island for one year prior to filing for divorce. Divorce may be filed for in the county of residence of the plaintiff, unless the one year residencey requirements has been satisfied by the defendant's residence. In such case, the divorce must be filed for in the county of the defendants residence. [General Laws of Rhode Island; Title 15, Chapter 15-5-12].

The no-fault grounds for divorce in Rhode Island are: 1) irreconcilable differences which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage; or 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for three years. [General Laws of Rhode Island, Title 15, Chapters 15-5-1, 15-5-3, 15-5-5].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR RHODE ISLAND

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, FAMILY COURT, DIVISION

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: FINAL JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

SOUTH CAROLINA

If both spouses are residents, the spouse filing must only have been a resident for three months. Otherwise, the spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident of South Carolina for at least one year, There is a required 90-day delay from the time of filing to the time of the final decree of divorce. The divorce may be filed for in 1) the county where the defendant resides, 2) the county where the plaintiff resides if the defendant does not live in South Carolina; or 3) the county where the spouses last lived together if both still live in South Carolina. [Code of Laws of South Carolina; Chapter 3, Sections 203-30, 20-3-60, 20-3-80].

The only ground for no-fault divorce in South Carolina is: Living separate and apart without cohabitation for one year. [Code of Laws of South Carolina; Chapter 3, Section 20-3-10).

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE

COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

SOUTH DAKOTA

The spouse who files for divorce must be a resident of South Dakota or a member of the Armed Forces stationed in South Dakota at the time of the filing. They must remain a resident until the divorce is final. There is no durational residency requirement. The divorce may be filed for in the county where either spouse resides, but the defendant has the right to have it transferred to his or her county of residence if desired. In addition, there is a 60-day waiting period after filing before a hearing will be held or the divorce will be granted. [South Dakota Codified Laws, Title 25, Chapters 25-4-30, 25-4-30.1, 25-4-34].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in South Dakota is: Irreconcilable differences which have caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. [South Dakota Codified Laws, Title 25, Chapters 25-4-2, 254-17.2, 25-4-18].

If both spouses consent to the use of "irreconcilable differences" as grounds for divorce, the court may grant the divorce based entirely on affidavits of the spouses which establish the required residency and grounds for divorce. In such cases, a personal appearance in court by either of the spouses will not generally be required. [South Dakota Codified Laws; Title 25, Chapters 25-4-17.3]

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR SOUTH DAKOTA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, JUDICIAL DISTRICT

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

5 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

TENNESSEE

The spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident of Tennessee when the grounds for divorce arose. If the grounds for divorce arose outside the state and the petitioner resided outside of Tennessee, either spouse must have been a resident for six months prior to filing. The divorce may be filed for in any of the following counties: 1) the county in which both spouses lived at the time of their separation; 2) the county in which the respondent lives Whe or she is a resident of Tennessee; or 3) the county in which the etitioner lives if the respondentis a non-resident of Tennessee. [Tennessee Code Annotated; Volume A, Title 36, Sectiens 36-4-104 and 36-4-105].

The no-fault grounds for divorce in Tennessee are: 1) irreconcilable differences; or 2) livin g separate and

7a art without cohabitation for 2 years when there are no minor children. [Tennessee Code Annotated; 0lume 6A, Title 36, Section 36-4-101].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR TENNESSEE

1 - Use these exact words, using all capital letters: IN THE COURT OF

COUNTY, TENNESSEE

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

TEXAS

One of the spouses must have resided in Texas for six months prior to filing and in the county where the divorce is filed for 90 days prior to filing. In addition, there is a 60-day waiting period after filing before a divorce will be granted. [Texas Codes Annotated; Family Code, Chapters 3.21 and 3.60].

The no-fault grounds in Texas are: 1) the marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities that has destroyed the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation; or 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for 3 years. (Texas Codes Annotated; Family Code, Chapters 3.01 and 3.06].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR TEXAS

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF

COUNTY, TEXAS, JUDICIAL DISTRICT

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

UTAH

Prior to filing, the spouse must have been a resident of Utah (or a member of the Armed Forces stationed in Utah) and a resident of the county where the divorce is filed for more than 3 months immediately prior to filing. In addition, there is a 90-day waiting period after filing before a divorce will be granted. (Utah Code Annotated; Sections 30-3-1 and 30-3-18].

The no-fault grounds for divorce in Utah are: 1) irreconcilable differences of the marriage; or 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation. for 3 years under a judicial decree of separation. [Utah Code Annotated; Section 30-3-1].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR UTAH

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFTHE

JUDICIAL DISTRICT, IN AND FOR COUNTN~ STATE OF UTAH

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

VERMONT

Before the divorce is filed, one of the spouses must have been a resident of Vermont for at least 6 months. Additionally, either spouse must have been a resident for one year before the divorce is made final. There is a 6 month waiting period after the defendant has been served with the divorce papers before a hearing will be held. The divorce may be filed for in any county where either or both of the spouses reside. [Vermont Statutes Annotated; Title 15, Sections 592 and 593; Vermont Rules for Family Proceedings, Rule 4].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in Vermont is: Living separate and apart without cohabitation for 6 consecutive months and the resumption of marital relations is not reasonably probable. [Vermont Statutes Annotated; Title 15, Section 555].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR VERMONT

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF VERMONT, FAMILY COURT, COUNTY

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

VIRGINIA

One of the spouses must have been a resident of Virginia for at least 6 months prior to filing for divorce. The divorce may be filed for in: 1) the county in which the spouses last lived together; or 2) the county where the defendant resides; or 3) if the defendant is a non-resident of Virginia, the county where the plaintiff resides. [Code of Virginia; Title 8, Section 8.01-261; and Title 20, Sections 20-96 and 20-97].

The no-fault grounds for divorce in Virginia are: 1) living separate and apart without cohabitation for one year; or 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for 6 months if there are no minor children and the spouses have entered into a separation agreement. [Code of Virginie; Title 20, Section 20-91].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR VIRGINIA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: VIRGINIA: IN THE COURT

OF (the first blank line will be filled in with either CIRCUIT or JUVENILE; the

second line will Fe-e-i-tfier DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT or EXPERIMENTAL FAMILY COURT. Contact your county clerks office to find out which to use.)

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

WASHINGTON

The spouse who files for dissolution of marriage must be a resident of Washington or a member of the Armed Forces stationed in Washington. The dissolution of marriage may be filed for in any county where either the petitioner or respondent resides. In addition, the court will not act on the petition until 90 days has elapsed from the filing and the service of summons on the respondent. [Revised Code of Washington Annotated; Title 26, Chapter 26.09. 010 and 26.09.030].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in Washington is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. (Revised Code of Washington Annotated; Title 26, Chapter 26.09.030].

The spouses must file a Washington Department of Human Services Certificate with the petition. There are also THE COURT DOCUMENTS local court rules which apply to dissolution of marriage. These are found in Washington Local Court Rules, Rule 94.04. [Revised Code of Washington Annotated; Title 26, Chapters 26.09.080.]

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR WASHINGTON

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE COURT OF THE STATE

OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF (the first blank line

will be filled in with SUPERIOR COURT, or FAMILY COURT upon request).

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

WEST VIRGINIA

One of the spouses must have been a resident of West Virginia for at least one year immediately prior to filing. However, if the marriage was performed in West Virginia and one spouse is a resident when filing, there is no durational time limit. The divorce should be filed for in: 1) county in which the spouses last lived together; or 2) the county where the defendant lives if a resident; or 3) the county where the plaintiff lives, if the defendant is a nonresident. [West Virginia Code; Sections 48-2-6, 48-2-7, 48-2-8].

The no-fault grounds for divorce in West Virginia are: 1) irreconcilable differences have arisen between the spouses; or 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation and without interruption for one year. [West Virginia Code; Section 48-2-4].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR WEST VIRGINIA

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: CIRCUIT COURT OF COUNTY,

WEST VIRGINIA

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
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WISCONSIN

One of the spouses must have been a resident of Wisconsin for six months and the county where the divorce is filed for 30 days immediately prior to filing. No hearing on the divorce will be scheduled until 120 days after the defendant is served the summons or after the filing of a joint petition. [Wisconsin Statutes Annotated; Sections 767.05 and 767.083].

The ground for no-fault divorce in Wisconsin is: irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. The irretrievable breakdown of the marriage may be shown by: 1) a joint petition by both spouse's requesting a divorce on these grounds; or 2) living separate and apart for 12 months immediately prior to filing; or 3) if the court finds an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage with no possible chance at reconciliation. [Wisconsin Statutes Annotated; Section 767.07].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR WISCONSIN

1 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF WISCONSIN: CIRCUIT COURT, COUNTY

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters.- PETITION FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.

5 - Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
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WYOMING

1) The spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident of Wyoming for 60 days immediately prior to filing; or 2) the marriage must have been performed in Wyoming and the spouse filing must have resided in Wyoming from the time of the marriage until the time of the filing The divorce may be filed for in the county where either spouse lives. There is a waiting period of 20 days after filing before a divorce will be granted. [Wyoming Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapters 20-2-104, 20-2-107 and 20-2-108].

The only ground for a no-fault divorce in Wyoming is irreconcilable differences. [Wyoming Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapter 20-2-104].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR WYOMING

1 - Use these words, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR

__________COUNTY, WYOMING

2 - Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

3 - Use the word "Plaintiff'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.

4 - Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.

5 - Use these words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.

6 - Use the word "County" here.
7 - Please view the last page of this document.

7 - Please select one clause from the four choices below that best describes the grounds on which you seek your divorce. You must choose one.

a. As a result of irreconcilable differences and disputes, we both believe that our marriage should be terminated because there is absolutely no possibility that we can reconcile our differences. or

b. As a result of irreconcilable differences and disputes, we both believe that our marriage should be terminated because our personalities and temperaments are not compatible with one another and there is absolutely no possibility that we can reconcile our differences. or

c. As a result of irreconcilable differences and disputes, we have both decided to separate and live apart and it is our intention to remain separate permanently.