Joint Petition for Divorce Template

IN THE [NAME OF COURT] COURT OF [COUNTY], [STATE]
Case No.: __________________________

In the Matter of the Marriage of:
Petitioner 1 (Spouse 1): __________________________
and
Petitioner 2 (Spouse 2): __________________________

1. Jurisdiction and Residence

The Petitioners state that they are residents of [County], [State], and meet the jurisdictional requirements for filing this Joint Petition for Divorce. The marriage took place on [Marriage Date] in [City, State].

2. Grounds for Divorce

The Petitioners agree that irreconcilable differences have caused the breakdown of the marriage, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.

3. Children of the Marriage

☐ There are no minor children of this marriage.
☐ The following minor children were born or adopted of the marriage:

• Child 1: __________________________, Date of Birth: ____________

• Child 2: __________________________, Date of Birth: ____________

• Additional Children (if any): __________________________

Custody and visitation shall be arranged according to the attached Custody and Visitation Agreement (Exhibit A).

4. Division of Property and Debts

The Petitioners have reached a full and fair settlement regarding all property and debts. A detailed Marital Settlement Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit B, which is incorporated by reference.

• Petitioner 1 shall receive: [List assets, property, or accounts]

• Petitioner 2 shall receive: [List assets, property, or accounts]

• Debts shall be divided as agreed in Exhibit B.

5. Spousal Support (Alimony)

☐ Waived by both parties.
☐ Petitioner 1 agrees to pay spousal support to Petitioner 2 in the amount of $________ per month beginning [Start Date] and continuing until [End Date or condition].

6. Child Support

☐ Not applicable (no minor children).
☐ Child support shall be paid as outlined in the Child Support Agreement (Exhibit C), consistent with state guidelines.

Payments shall be made to [Payment Entity or Registry] beginning [Date].

7. Restoration of Name (if applicable)

☐ Petitioner 1 requests restoration of their former name: __________________________
☐ Petitioner 2 requests restoration of their former name: __________________________

8. Mutual Release

Each party releases and forever discharges the other from any and all claims, demands, or obligations arising out of the marriage, except as specifically stated herein or in the attached agreements.

9. Request for Judgment

The Petitioners jointly request that the Court:
a. Grant this Joint Petition for Divorce;
b. Approve and incorporate the attached agreements;
c. Enter a Final Judgment of Divorce dissolving the marriage; and
d. Grant any other relief the Court deems proper.

10. Verification and Signatures

We, the undersigned Petitioners, being duly sworn, verify that the information in this Joint Petition for Divorce is true and correct to the best of our knowledge and that we freely and voluntarily seek this divorce.

Petitioner 1 Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: __________________________
Date: __________________________

Petitioner 2 Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: __________________________
Date: __________________________

Attorney for Petitioner 1 (if any): __________________________
Attorney for Petitioner 2 (if any): __________________________