Resources

Everything you need to prepare.

Start with our free guide, then use the checklists and glossary as you go.

Document checklist

  • Three years of tax returns
  • Recent pay stubs
  • Bank & retirement statements
  • Mortgage & property deeds
  • Loan and credit card statements
  • Insurance policies
  • Prenuptial agreement
  • Business records

Glossary

Petition
The document that starts a divorce case.
Discovery
The formal exchange of financial information and documents.
Mediation
A process where a neutral third party helps spouses reach agreement.
Parenting plan
A written schedule and set of rules for raising children after divorce.
Decree
The final court order that ends the marriage.
QDRO
A court order used to divide retirement accounts.

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Need support now?

If you’re in danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233. You can also find court self-help forms on your state’s page.