INSTRUCTIONS: NEVADA COMPLAINT FOR ANNULMENT (Form D-11)

In Nevada, either spouse may file a complaint for annulment if they were married while intoxicated or otherwise while unable to give informed consent, if one party is insane, if one party engaged in fraud and provided a dishonest basis for the marriage, if bigamy is discovered, and under several other circumstances. This article discusses the forms which should be filed for an annulment in Washoe County, Nevada. These forms are available on the Washoe County courts website as one package.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 1: The first document in this package is a cover sheet summarizing your case that will be submitted with your complaint.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 2: The next document is a confidential family court information sheet that will not be part of the public record.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 3: The next document is the actual complaint for annulment. Enter your name, address and telephone number in the top left corner where indicated.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 4: Enter your name above "Plaintiff" and again in the first paragraph. Enter your spouse's name above "defendant."

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 5: Under section I, provide the date of the wedding and the Nevada city where it took place. Enter both you and your spouse's current address and telephone numbers.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 6: Under section III, describe in as much detail as possible the reason qualifying you for annulment. This must be one of the reasons detailed in the applicable Nevada state legislation.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 7: In section VI, wives should write their former names. Husbands should write "not applicable." Do so again next to line 3 below.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 8: Sign and date the form, along with providing your address and telephone number.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 9: The next document is a summons form that must be served by someone other than you upon your spouse.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 10: The last document is a declaration of personal service to be completed by the person serving your spouse with a copy of your complaint.

INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON PETITION FOR RESIDENTIAL SCHEDULE/PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT (Form PS 15.0100)

If you wish to establish a parenting plan or child support payments in Washington family court, you may do so without an attorney. This article discusses the petition that can be filed either solely or jointly. The document is available on the website of the Washington courts.

Washington Petition For Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan And Child Support PS 15.0100 Step 1: Indicate what you are petitioning for with a check mark. Give the names of both parents and all children.

Washington Petition For Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan And Child Support PS 15.0100 Step 2: In section 1.1, give your name, indicate whether you are seeking a parenting plan, child support plan or both, and give the names, ages and county locations of all children concerned. In section 1.2, indicate whether the father has signed an acknowledgment or denial of paternity.

Washington Petition For Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan And Child Support PS 15.0100 Step 3: In section 1.3, indicate with check marks which statements concerning the court's jurisdiction over both parents are accurate. In section 1.4, indicate whether more or less than two years have passed since the filing of an acknowledgment or denial of paternity.

Washington Petition For Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan And Child Support PS 15.0100 Step 4: In section 1.5, indicate which statements regarding the court's jurisdiction over the children is applicable with check marks.

Washington Petition For Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan And Child Support PS 15.0100 Step 5: In section 1.6, indicate your wishes concerning child support payments. In section 1.7, answer all questions about residential placement. In section 1.8, note whether the state of Washington is entitled to reimbursement support or assistance  given the minors in question.

Washington Petition For Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan And Child Support PS 15.0100 Step 6: In section 1.9, note any continuing restraining orders which should be entered. Do the same concerning protective orders in section 1.10. Enter any miscellaneous information in section 1.11.

Washington Petition For Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan And Child Support PS 15.0100 Step 7: Enter checkmarks next to all rulings you wish the court to make under section II. You or your lawyer should sign and date the form. 

Washington Petition For Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan And Child Support PS 15.0100 Step 8: The petitioner should sign and date section III. If your spouse agrees to your petition, they may file the joinder form on the last page.