Joint Petition for Legal Separation Template

[Court Name]

[County/Division]

[Court Address (Optional)]

In re the Marriage of:

Petitioner 1: [Spouse 1 Full Legal Name]

and

Petitioner 2: [Spouse 2 Full Legal Name]

Case No.: [Case Number]

Joint Petition for Legal Separation

1. Parties

1.1 Petitioner 1: [Full Name], address: [Address], phone/email (optional): [**].

1.2 Petitioner 2: [Full Name], address: [Address], phone/email (optional): [**].

1.3 The parties are legally married to each other.

2. Jurisdiction and Venue

2.1 The Parties request this Court enter a decree of legal separation under the laws of [State/Country].

2.2 Residency (Customize): One or both Parties meets the residency requirement: [Explain briefly].

2.3 Venue is proper in [County] because: [Residence / marriage / as allowed].

3. Marriage and Separation Details

3.1 Date of Marriage: [Date].

3.2 Place of Marriage: [City/State/Country].

3.3 Separation Date: [Date].

3.4 The Parties are living: ☐ separate and apart ☐ in the same residence but separated (describe): [**].

3.5 Grounds/Basis (If Required): ☐ irreconcilable differences ☐ no-fault separation ☐ other: [**].

4. Children (If Any)

4.1 Minor or dependent children: ☐ No ☐ Yes (list):

• [Child Name], DOB: [__]

• [Child Name], DOB: [__]

[Child Name], DOB: [__]

4.2 The Parties request the Court approve the following (if applicable):

• Legal custody/decision-making: ☐ joint ☐ Petitioner 1 ☐ Petitioner 2

• Parenting time schedule: [Describe]

• Child support: [Amount or “per guidelines”]

• Health insurance and expenses: [Allocation]

Legal custody/decision-making: ☐ joint ☐ Petitioner 1 ☐ Petitioner 2

Parenting time schedule: [Describe]

Child support: [Amount or “per guidelines”]

Health insurance and expenses: [Allocation]

4.3 The Parties acknowledge parenting/support terms may be subject to court review and statutory guidelines.

5. Property and Debts

5.1 The Parties request that property and debts be addressed as follows:

• Real estate: [Address + terms]

• Vehicles: [Terms]

• Bank accounts/investments: [Terms]

• Retirement accounts: [Terms; QDRO if needed]

• Personal property: [Terms]

• Debts: [Terms]

Real estate: [Address + terms]

Vehicles: [Terms]

Bank accounts/investments: [Terms]

Retirement accounts: [Terms; QDRO if needed]

Personal property: [Terms]

Debts: [Terms]

5.2 The Parties have: ☐ reached a full agreement ☐ reached a partial agreement ☐ not reached an agreement (describe).

6. Support (Optional)

6.1 Spousal support: ☐ none ☐ temporary ☐ ongoing ☐ reserved.

6.2 Terms: [Amount/duration/payment method], if applicable.

7. Agreements Attached (Optional)

7.1 The Parties have executed:

☐ Separation Agreement dated [Date] (attached)

☐ Parenting Plan dated [Date] (attached)

☐ Property Settlement/Marital Settlement Agreement dated [Date] (attached)

☐ Other: [List]

7.2 The Parties request the Court incorporate and/or approve the attached agreement(s) to the extent permitted.

8. Request for Relief

8.1 The Parties jointly request that the Court:

☐ Grant a decree of legal separation

☐ Approve/incorporate the attached agreement(s) (if any)

☐ Enter custody/parenting and support orders (if applicable)

☐ Divide property and allocate debts as requested

☐ Award costs/fees: ☐ each party pays own ☐ as agreed: [**]

☐ Other relief: [**]

9. Verification

9.1 Each Petitioner declares (or swears) under penalty of perjury that the information in this Joint Petition is true and correct to the best of their knowledge.

Signatures

Petitioner 1: [Full Name]

Date: [Date]

Signature: ___________________________

Petitioner 2: [Full Name]

Date: [Date]

Signature: ___________________________

Notary / Verification (If Required)

State of [State]

County of [County]

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) before me on [Date], by [Petitioner 1 Full Name] and [Petitioner 2 Full Name].

Notary Public Signature: _______________________

My Commission Expires: _______________________

Notary Seal (if applicable): ___________________