Petition
A completed Petition for Dissolution of Marriage that identifies parties, grounds (no-fault), residency, and the relief requested, signed by the filing party or both parties where required.
An agreed uncontested divorce reduces contested litigation, lowers typical costs, and shortens time to final decree when both parties cooperate and provide accurate documentation.
Couples who have reached agreement on asset division, support, and custody use the agreed uncontested process to simplify court involvement.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Level | Email plus SMS or ID verification for stronger signer attribution |
| Signature Type | Use electronic signature with audit trail; require typed name and date |
| Conditional Fields | Show parenting plan fields only when children are listed |
| Routing Order | Set signer order: Petitioner then Respondent then attorney (if used) |
Choose a platform that supports PDF/DOCX, secure authentication, and audit trails for legal defensibility.
A completed Petition for Dissolution of Marriage that identifies parties, grounds (no-fault), residency, and the relief requested, signed by the filing party or both parties where required.
A written agreement covering property division, debts, spousal support, insurance, retirement accounts, and any payment schedules with clear descriptions and dollar amounts.
Detailed custody and visitation schedules, decision-making authority, holiday schedules, and dispute-resolution provisions where children are involved.
Income, expenses, assets, and liabilities declared under oath so support calculations and divisions are transparent and reproducible.
A draft Decree of Dissolution reflecting agreed terms and ready for the judge’s signature to make the settlement enforceable.
Documentation showing the other party was properly served with pleadings and agreements per state rules, required before final entry.
A clinic helped both spouses draft a clear Marital Settlement Agreement
Spouses used a standardized petition and attached a signed parenting plan
Submit petition, agreements, and proposed decree to the court clerk.
Complete service and file proof with the court per state rules.
Judge reviews documents; may ask for clarification or hold brief hearing.
Judge signs decree; clerk enters and provides certified copies.
| 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 | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |