[FAMILY COURT NAME]
[COUNTY], [STATE]

[PETITIONER NAME], )
Petitioner, )
) Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
v. )
)
[RESPONDENT NAME], )
Respondent. )

PETITION FOR DIVORCE

1. Parties and Marriage

1.1 Petitioner and Respondent were married on [DATE] in [CITY, STATE].
1.2 Petitioner and Respondent separated on [DATE].

2. Jurisdiction and Residency

2.1 Petitioner has been a resident of [STATE] for at least [NUMBER] months.
2.2 This Court has jurisdiction under [STATUTE].

3. Grounds for Divorce

3.1 The marriage is irretrievably broken and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.
3.2 Alternative or additional grounds: [FAULT GROUNDS IF APPLICABLE].

4. Children

4.1 The parties have [NUMBER] minor children: [NAMES/DOB].
4.2 Petitioner requests legal custody: [SOLE/JOINT].
4.3 Petitioner requests physical custody and parenting time as set forth in the proposed parenting plan.

5. Property and Debts

5.1 Marital property includes: [LIST].
5.2 Separate property includes: [LIST].
5.3 Marital debts include: [LIST].

6. Spousal Support

6.1 Petitioner requests spousal support in the amount of $[AMOUNT] per [MONTH] for [DURATION], or as the Court deems just.

7. Relief Requested

Petitioner requests that the Court:
a. Dissolve the marriage.
b. Enter custody and parenting time orders.
c. Divide marital property and debts.
d. Award spousal support and child support as appropriate.
e. Grant any other relief the Court deems just.

8. Signature Block

text
Dated: [DATE]

______________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME or PETITIONER]
[LAW FIRM / ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]

9. Verification (If Required)

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I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

______________________________
[PETITIONER NAME]
Date: [DATE]