Petition for Dissolution
A sworn pleading that states parties, grounds, and requests for custody, support, and dissolution relief submitted to the court.
The packet organizes required family-law documents into a single package to reduce confusion, help comply with procedural rules, and clarify parenting, custody, and child support terms for the court and both parties.
The packet is intended for adults in Kentucky who choose to file for divorce without an attorney, or for attorneys and clerks preparing a standardized filing package.
A sworn pleading that states parties, grounds, and requests for custody, support, and dissolution relief submitted to the court.
A detailed parenting schedule and parental responsibilities document setting custody, visitation, decision-making, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
A calculation tool using Kentucky child-support guidelines that sets proposed support amounts based on incomes and custody allocation.
A sworn statement of income, assets, debts, and expenses used by the court to evaluate support and temporary orders.
Forms authorizing the clerk to direct service on the responding party and confirm the method and date of service.
County-specific forms or checklist items required by local family court rules, such as mediation or parenting class notices.
| Form Field | Recommended Configuration and Value | Setting |
|---|---|
| Select signature field type and mode | Allow e-sign or wet sign per court rules |
| Set signer authentication strength | Email plus SMS code recommended for attribution |
| Enable conditional parenting fields | Show parenting plan only when children listed |
| Preserve audit trail and file format | Save PDF/A and include signed certificate |
Electronic completion and e-signature reduce in-person steps but must match Kentucky rules and court preferences.
File when venue and residency requirements are met; clerk records filing date
Complete service promptly per court rules to preserve case schedule
Respondent has a limited period to answer or appear per civil procedure
May be scheduled quickly for interim custody or support relief
Timing depends on contested issues, docket backlog, and required disclosures
Complete forms, collect financial documents, and finalize parenting plan before filing.
Submit originals to the clerk to obtain a case number and filing date.
Arrange service per court rules to provide notice and preserve hearing schedules.
Attend hearing or submit settlement documents for entry of the divorce decree.
A parent prepares the packet to memorialize a mutually agreed parenting schedule and support calculation.
A filer completes the packet pro se and requests targeted attorney review on custody language.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Trial available | Trial available |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |