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Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution Template
[Court Name]
[County/Division]
[Court Address (Optional)]
In re the Marriage of:
Petitioner/Spouse 1: [Full Legal Name]
and
Petitioner/Spouse 2: [Full Legal Name]
Case No.: [Case Number]
Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution of Marriage
1. Parties
1.1 Spouse 1: [Full Name], address: [Address], phone/email (optional): [].
1.2 Spouse 2: [Full Name], address: [Address], phone/email (optional): [].
1.3 The Petitioners are spouses to each other and jointly request dissolution of marriage.
2. Jurisdiction and Venue
2.1 This Court has jurisdiction over this matter under the laws of [State/Country].
2.2 Residency (Customize): Spouse 1 and/or Spouse 2 meets the residency requirement: [Brief statement].
2.3 Venue is proper in [County] because: [Residence / filing rule / as allowed].
3. Marriage Information
3.1 Date of Marriage: [Date].
3.2 Place of Marriage: [City/State/Country].
3.3 Date of Separation (If Applicable): [Date].
3.4 The marriage is: ☐ irretrievably broken ☐ irreconcilable differences ☐ other basis required by local law: [__].
4. Children (Eligibility Statement)
4.1 The spouses have minor or dependent children together: ☐ No ☐ Yes (If “Yes,” summary dissolution may not apply; customize per local rules).
4.2 If applicable: Pregnancy status (optional, if required by local form): ☐ Not applicable ☐ A spouse is pregnant (explain if required): [__].
5. Summary Dissolution Eligibility (Customize to Your Jurisdiction)
5.1 The spouses request summary dissolution and state the following (check all that apply and edit thresholds to match local rules):
☐ Both spouses agree to this petition and sign voluntarily
☐ The spouses have reached a full agreement on property and debts
☐ Neither spouse is requesting relief beyond what is allowed in summary dissolution
☐ The marriage duration is within the summary-dissolution limit: [] years (if applicable)
☐ No spouse owns real estate: ☐ Yes ☐ No (describe if “No”): []
☐ The spouses have limited assets within local limits (if applicable): [Brief statement]
☐ The spouses have limited debts within local limits (if applicable): [Brief statement]
☐ Neither spouse seeks spousal support: ☐ Yes ☐ No (if “No,” describe support terms below)
☐ Any other local eligibility requirement: [List]
5.2 The spouses understand the court may require additional forms, disclosures, or hearings before granting summary dissolution.
6. Property and Debt Agreement (Summary)
6.1 The spouses confirm they have divided their property and debts as follows (attach additional pages if needed):
A. Property
Real estate: ☐ none ☐ yes (terms): [__]
Vehicles: [Who keeps which + any payment/transfer deadline]
Bank accounts/cash: [Division terms]
Retirement accounts: [Division terms; QDRO if needed]
Personal property: [Division terms]
Other assets: [List + division]
B. Debts
Credit cards: [Who pays which]
Loans (auto/personal/student): [Allocation]
Taxes owed/refunds: [Allocation]
Other debts: [Allocation]
6.2 Each spouse will hold the other harmless from the debts assigned to them under this agreement, to the extent permitted.
7. Spousal Support (If Allowed / If Any)
7.1 Spousal support requested:
☐ None (each spouse waives spousal support to the extent allowed)
☐ Support is agreed as follows (if permitted): $[Amount] per [month], paid by [Spouse] to [Spouse], starting [Date], ending [Date/condition].
8. Name Restoration (Optional)
8.1 Spouse 1 requests: ☐ no change ☐ restoration to former name: [Former Name].
8.2 Spouse 2 requests: ☐ no change ☐ restoration to former name: [Former Name].
9. Additional Requests (Optional)
9.1 The spouses request any additional relief permitted by summary dissolution procedures: [List].
10. Attachments (If Any)
10.1 Attached documents (check all that apply):
☐ Signed property/debt agreement (or marital settlement agreement)
☐ Financial disclosures (if required)
☐ Proposed judgment/decree (if required)
☐ Other required local forms: [List]
11. Verification
11.1 Each spouse declares (or swears) under penalty of perjury that the information in this Joint Petition is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and that they sign voluntarily.
Signatures
Spouse 1 (Petitioner): [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________
Spouse 2 (Petitioner): [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________
Witnesses (If Required)
Witness Name: [Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________
Notary / Notarization (If Required)
State of [State]
County of [County]
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) before me on [Date], by [Spouse 1 Full Name] and [Spouse 2 Full Name].
Notary Public Signature: _______________________
My Commission Expires: _______________________
Notary Seal (if applicable): ___________________
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JOINT PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISSOLUTION TEMPLATE FAQ
What is a joint petition for summary dissolution?
A Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution is a court filing where both spouses ask for a simplified divorce process (often called “summary dissolution,” “summary divorce,” or “uncontested simplified dissolution”) in jurisdictions that allow it. It typically requires that both spouses agree on all terms and meet eligibility rules.
Who can use summary dissolution?
Eligibility depends on the court and local law. Common requirements include: no minor children together, limited property and debt, a short marriage duration, and both spouses signing a full agreement. This template includes a checklist-style eligibility section you can tailor.
What should be included in the petition?
Usually: court/case details, marriage and separation dates, residency/venue statements, confirmation the marriage is irretrievably broken (or similar), eligibility statements, and the agreed division of assets/debts and any support terms.
Does this replace required court forms?
No. Many courts require specific local forms, financial disclosures, cover sheets, and a proposed judgment. This template is a general petition-style document to help you organize information and match it to your court’s format.
Should the agreement be attached?
Often yes. Many summary dissolution processes require a signed property/support agreement (or joint affidavit) attached to the petition. This template includes an attachments section.
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