INSTRUCTIONS: VIRGINIA PRO SE DIVORCE PACKAGE

You may represent yourself in any Virginia divorce. This article discusses the package assembled by the Fairfax Circuit Suit containing all documents you may need to file in such divorces. The documents discussed here are available on the official website of Fairfax County, Virginia.

Virginia Pro Se Divorce Package Step 1: The first form in the package is the complaint for divorce you should complete if you have lived separately for at least six months. The second form is the complaint which should be filed if you have lived apart for a year or longer.

Virginia Pro Se Divorce Package Step 2: The next document is a VS-4 form which must be filled out and submitted along with your complaint for statistical purposes.

Virginia Pro Se Divorce Package Step 3: The next document is a Fairfax County Domestic Case Coversheet, which provides some basic information about the parties involved in the divorce and the type of rulings you are requesting.

Virginia Pro Se Divorce Package Step 4: The next document is a document which can be filed by your spouse to formally waive their right to contest the terms of your complaint, as well as to waive their right to be present during court rulings.

Virginia Pro Se Divorce Package Step 5: Forms 5A through 5F are various forms of final decree of divorce. These can be completed in advance for a judge's approval. The forms differ depending on the length of the separation, whether alimony or child support is sought, and whether there is a separation agreement.

Virginia Pro Se Divorce Package Step 6: The next document is a light pink private addendum for confidential information that will not become part of the public record.

Virginia Pro Se Divorce Package Step 7: The seventh and eighth documents can be filed if you seek an ore tenus hearing to request that a separation agreement be approved.

Virginia Pro Se Divorce Package Step 8: The last document should only be completed if you wish for a name change once your divorce has been finalized. 

INSTRUCTIONS: IDAHO DIVORCE COMPLAINT WITH MINOR CHILDREN (Form CAO-1-5)

When initiating a divorce that involves minor children in the state of Idaho, the plaintiff must file a Form CAO-1-5. This divorce complaint with minor children can be maintained from the Court Assistance Office website maintained by the State Of Idaho's Judicial Branch.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 1: Enter your full name, address and telephone number at the top of the form.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 2: Enter the county and judicial branch number of the court which will be processing your case.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 3: Enter the plaintiff and defendant's names, the case number and the size of the fee you are submitting with this complaint.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 4: In question one, indicate what state your spouse lives in.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 5: In question two, give the location and date of the marriage ceremony.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 6: In section four, list all children and indicate whether the wife is pregnant.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 7: In section five, list all information about visitation and where the children live.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 8: In sections six and seven, indicate your wishes regarding legal and physical custody.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 9: In section eight, enter all information requested about child support payments. Indicate whether you are requesting an amendment to an existing payment plan or whether you are making a first-time request calculated using Idaho Child Support Guidelines.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 10: In section nine, indicate any children a wife has had by another man during the marriage.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 11: In sections ten through fourteen, note all communal and separate property and debts.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 12: In section fifteen, indicate whether you wish for your last name to be changed following divorce.

Idaho Divorce Complaint With Minor Children CAO-1-5 Step 13: Sign and date the form in the presence of a notary public.