What is a divorce?

Divorce is the common term for a dissolution of marriage.  A dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage by court order.

Resource Guide - pdf How to File for Divorce (132 KB)

The following articles will present you with information on court processes and procedures in regards to family court cases:

• Step 1: Determining Your Objectives/Setting Expectations
• Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time Information
• The Initial Court Filings (Petition/Response/Temporary Orders)
• Motion For Temporary Orders
• Discovery Mandatory Disclosures
• Default Process for Divorce
• Rules of Evidence
• Interrogatories
• Request for Production of Documents
• Request for Admissions
• Depositions
• Subpoena
• What to Include In Your Filing
• A Brief Introduction to Discovery
• Responsed to a Divorce Petition