What Do You Need To File for Divorce?

If you are contemplating divorce, you will need the following in order to file:

• Copy of your marriage certificate
• Separate agreement
• Joint Petition for Divorce form
• Affidavit of Irretrievable Breakdown
• Record of Absolute Divorce
• A Financial Statement from each spouse

If you have children under 18, you will be required to do the following:

• Attend a Parent Education Program
• Affidavit disclosing care of custody proceeding
• Child Support Guidelines worksheet (CJD-304)

If you’re thinking about divorce, consider hiring a lawyer to help you with decisions and/or negotiations regarding child support, alimony, child custody, and/or dividing marital assets. Contact the law offices of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, today to schedule a free in-office evaluation. 413-732-8356.