Divorce Petition
The petition is the start of a divorce. It does not matter who filed the petition - both spouses have equal rights. You can find a form for a petition in our forms center. The petition informs the court you are seeking a divorce, makes some initial claims, and lists the financial and custody arrangements the petitioning spouse seeks.
Many petitions ask for everything in the world - including assets and custody arrangements that are extremely biased. Courts rarely give someone everything they ask for. Don't let the contents of the petition worry you because the terms will be changed, negotiated, and discussed many times in the coming months. Many attorneys routinely ask for everything, knowing they will only get what the parties agree to or what the judge decides on.
The spouse that receives the petition must file an answer within 20 days of receiving the petition. This is important! If you decide to use an attorney, don't bring the petition in when it will expire in several days. Your attorney must have ample time to read it, listen to your side, and make a decision on what to include in the answer.
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