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Forms to Start a Divorce

There are many different divorce forms. Choosing the correct set for your divorce is important.
If you and your spouse have an agreement on all the terms at the start of the divorce you will generally use a Joint Petition (with or without children). If you and your spouse do not have an agreement at the start of the divorce, you will generally use the forms for a Petition for Divorce (with or without children). Keep the following in mind when selecting the best forms for your situation:

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