Petition for Dissolution
Initial pleading stating parties, marriage date, and request for entry of a simplified judgment in uncontested matters.
The packet reduces complexity by grouping required documents, clarifying required disclosures, and providing a clear checklist to meet court requirements. It helps self-represented litigants follow a consistent path to final judgment.
The packet is most useful to people seeking an uncontested divorce and to court staff who process simplified cases.
Use the packet only when eligibility requirements are met; contested issues usually require standard divorce procedures and additional filings.
An individual who files without an attorney. Responsible for accurate completion, attaching required financial disclosures, and ensuring service or filing follows local court rules; errors can delay judgment.
Court staff who accept, review, and docket the packet. May confirm eligibility for simplified process, collect filing fees, and give instructions about hearings or waiting periods.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Authentication | Email tokens, SMS codes, or identity verification as court requires |
| Conditional Fields | Show fields only when linked answers apply to reduce errors |
| Notifications | Auto-reminders to signers and filing contacts |
| Template Reuse | Save packet as template for consistent future filings |
Confirm the court and receiving party accept electronic records, acceptable file types, and required signer authentication before using eSign.
Initial pleading stating parties, marriage date, and request for entry of a simplified judgment in uncontested matters.
Formal notice to the responding spouse with instructions and applicable response deadlines under court rules.
Signed agreement detailing property division, debt allocation, and any spousal support terms agreed by both parties.
Itemized lists of assets, liabilities, and income that courts typically require to evaluate the fairness of settlements.
Draft order that the judge may sign to finalize the dissolution if the packet meets statutory conditions.
Proof that required documents were served on the other party according to local procedure and deadlines.
Combined, paginated PDF with bookmarks if required by the e-filing system; ensure embedded fonts and readable scans.
Keep an editable copy for revisions or attorney review before finalizing the signed PDF submission.
Include notarized signature pages or RON certificates when notarization is required by statute or court rule.
Attach financial schedules, property lists, and any required affidavits as separate labeled exhibits.
A short-marriage couple completes the packet together online, signs a Marital Settlement Agreement
A self-represented filer visits the clerk for intake, brings a completed packet and ID
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Fields | Make petition, signatures, and financial disclosures mandatory |
| Signer Order | Enforce sequence when one signature must precede another |
| Reminders | Auto-send overdue signing reminders to signers |
| Final Check | Prevent submission until all mandatory verifications pass |
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |