INSTRUCTIONS: HAWAII COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE (Form 1F-P-163)

To initiate the divorce process in Hawaii, one spouse must fill out a complaint for divorce. This form 1F-P-163 can be found on the website of the state of Hawaii.

Hawaii Complaint For Divorce 1F-P-163 Step 1: Enter your full name in the space for the plaintiff, and your spouse's name in the slot for the defendant.

Hawaii Complaint For Divorce 1F-P-163 Step 2: On the right, indicate whether you or an attorney is completing this form. Include the full name, address and a phone number for the person completing the document.

Hawaii Complaint For Divorce 1F-P-163 Step 3: In section three, indicate whether you have any children and list how many. List all minor children the couple had during the marriage whether they are not dependant on them, as well as any children the wife had during marriage from another man. You should also indicate if the wife is pregnant.

Hawaii Complaint For Divorce 1F-P-163 Step 4: In section four, indicate your wishes for who should have legal and physical custody. You may request that you or your spouse be awarded these rights, or that they be granted jointly. Indicate your wishes for reasonable or supervised visitation for the parent without custody.

Hawaii Complaint For Divorce 1F-P-163 Step 5: Under section seven, indicate whether you are requesting alimony and whether your spouse is or is not entitled to alimony payments from you.

Hawaii Complaint For Divorce 1F-P-163 Step 6: Under section eight, check the box next to the statement of the three listed which describes your grounds for divorce.

Hawaii Complaint For Divorce 1F-P-163 Step 7: Sign and date the form.

Hawaii Complaint For Divorce 1F-P-163 Step 8: Submit this document to your family court along with a Summons and Matrimonial Action Information Sheet. A filing fee will be charged. You may file an application to waive this fee if you cannot afford it.

INSTRUCTIONS: KENTUCKY DIVORCE WITH NO CHILDREN (Packet)

For people who wish to divorce their spouse in Kentucky and have no children, self-representation is an option. The packet of documents discussed here constitutes all the forms possibly needed to file for Kentucky Divorce With No Children and can be obtained from your local courthouse.

Kentucky Divorce With No Children (Packet) Step 1: Form 1A is a petition for dissolution of marriage, in which you provide information about both parties and your wishes regarding the division of assets, debts and property.

Kentucky Divorce With No Children (Packet) Step 2: Form 2 is a waiver form that the respondent can file if they do not dispute the facts on the petition submitted by their spouse and agree to waive their right to obtain a lawyer.

Kentucky Divorce With No Children (Packet) Step 3: Form 2A is a case disclosure form detailing the finances of both parties in the marriage. It is completed with a form certifying that the address for their spouse is accurate to the best of the plaintiff's knowledge.

Kentucky Divorce With No Children (Packet) Step 4: Form 2C is submitted by the respondent if they do not dispute the details included on the case disclosure form.

Kentucky Divorce With No Children (Packet) Step 5: Form 3A is a settlement agreement which both spouses can complete jointly if they come to terms on all aspects of their separation.

Kentucky Divorce With No Children (Packet) Step 6: Form 4 can be submitted by the plaintiff as a deposition summarizing the facts of their marriage.

Kentucky Divorce With No Children (Packet) Step 7: Form 4A is submitted if the respondent wishes to have their former name restored once a divorce has been granted.

Kentucky Divorce With No Children (Packet) Step 8: Form 5A is completed by a judge when granting a dissolution of marriage in response to a separation agreement which has been submitted and found reasonable.

Kentucky Divorce With No Children (Packet) Step 9: Form 6 is submitted when a petitioner wishes for a judge to issue a default judgment without holding a Final Hearing. The next three forms are related to default judgments.

Kentucky Divorce With No Children (Packet) Step 10: The remaining forms all concerns procedural request filed while the case is in the court system.