INSTRUCTIONS: JOINT PETITION FOR SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (WILL COUNTY) (Form 49A)

Couples who have not been married for more than 8 years in Will County, Illinois may file a joint petition for simplified dissolution of marriage provided they do not have any children together. Additionally, the wife cannot be pregnant, neither spouse may earn more than $20,000, the combined income of both spouses cannot be greater than $35,000, and at least one spouse must have resided in the state of Illinois for at least 90 days. Note that spouses must have lived at least six months apart before they can file this petition jointly. This form is solely for people completing a divorce without an attorney. The document may be obtained from the website of the Will County Circuit Court.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 1: Enter the names of the plaintiffs and defendants at the top of page one.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 2: In sections one and two, give the names, jobs, current occupation and ages of each spouse. Indicate whether each spouse has or has not lived in the state for 90 days or more.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 3: In section three, where indicated, enter the date and location of the marriage.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 4: Type or print the wife's name in section four to indicate she is not pregnant to her knowledge.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 5: In section five, give the number of months, days and years the spouses have lived apart.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 6: In section nine, list both parties' income.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 7: If the wife wishes to have her former or maiden norm restored following separation, she should note this in section 11 and again in section C.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 8: Both parties should sign the bottom of the second page.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 9: Both parties must sign and date the third page before a notary public.

INSTRUCTIONS: KANSAS PETITION FOR DIVORCE (NO CHILDREN)

When seeking to divorce a spouse in Kansas in a case where there are no children, you may obtain the appropriate petition for divorce from the website maintained by the Kansas Judicial Branch. The form discussed here is for those who are planning on representing themselves.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 1: Enter the name of the county where your divorce will be processed at the top of the page.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 2: At the top of the page, write in your name above "Name of spouse filing" and your spouse's name below.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 3: Indicate whether you are the husband or wife with a check mark.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 4: On line one, give your street address, including your city and state. Note whether you are currently a resident of Kansas or another state, and note for how long.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 5: Enter the same information for your spouse in line two.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 6: In line three, enter the date, city and state of your marriage.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 7: In line five, indicate whether the wife is pregnant.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 8: In live seven, indicate whether you are seeking alimony.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 9: In line eight, if you wish to have your pre-marriage name restored, note this and enter your previous name.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 10: In line nine, note if your spouse is currently actively on military duty.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 11: On the second page, give your name, full address and telephone number.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 12: The bottom half of the second page should be signed before a notary public.

INSTRUCTIONS: MAINE DIVORCE COMPLAINT WITH CHILDREN (Form FM-004)

Any person who wishes to file a for divorce in the state of Maine who has children may complete a Form FM-004 to initiate the legal process. This document can be obtained from the website if the Maine court system. While you may complete it at any time, it must be signed in the presence of a court clerk, lawyer or notary public acting as a witness.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 1: Enter the names of the plaintiff and the defendant at the top of the first page where indicated.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 2: In line one, enter the location and date of the wedding.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 3: In line two, enter your current town, county and state of residence.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 4: In line three, enter the same information about your spouse.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 5: In section four, check the box next to the statement concerning the Maine residency status of you and your spouse.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 6: In section five, note any other divorce complaints that have been filed previously during your marriage.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 7: In section six, indicate whether you and your spouse own any real estate.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 8: In section seven, indicate your grounds for divorce.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 9: In section eight (A), list the full names, date of birth and current address of any children in the marriage. List all addresses they have lived at during the last five years and the person who had custody at each residence.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 10: In section eight (B), note any protective legal actions that have been taken. In section eight (c), write the names of any other parties who has custody rights to the children.

Maine Divorce Complaint With Children FM-004 Step 11: In section nine, indicate any public assistance benefits the children have received. Check the boxes next to all actions and rulings you wish the court to make.