Request for Final Divorce Judgment Template: Filing & Forms

Request for Final Judgment of Divorce Template

IN THE [NAME OF COURT] COURT OF [COUNTY], [STATE]

Case No.: __________________________

Judge: __________________________

In the Matter of the Marriage of:

Petitioner: __________________________

and

Respondent: __________________________

1. Introduction

I, [Petitioner’s/Respondent’s Name], respectfully request that the Court enter a Final Judgment of Divorce in this matter. The parties were legally married on [Marriage Date] in [City/State], and the court has jurisdiction over this case and both parties.

2. Background

• The Petition for Dissolution of Marriage was filed on [Filing Date].

• All required financial disclosures and documentation have been exchanged and filed.

• Both parties have either reached a settlement agreement or completed trial proceedings addressing all relevant issues.

3. Settlement or Court Orders

The following issues have been resolved through agreement or judicial determination:

• Division of marital and separate property

• Allocation of debts and liabilities

• Custody and visitation of minor children

• Child support and spousal maintenance (if applicable)

• Any other necessary relief ordered by the Court

A copy of the signed Marital Settlement Agreement (if applicable) is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

4. Request for Judgment

The undersigned requests that the Court:

a. Review and approve the submitted agreement(s) or final rulings;

b. Enter the Final Judgment of Divorce, thereby dissolving the marriage between the parties;

c. Restore each party’s right to remarry;

d. Retain jurisdiction for enforcement or modification of custody, support, or property division as permitted by law; and

e. Issue any additional orders deemed appropriate by the Court.

5. Certification

I certify that the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that all procedural requirements for issuance of a final judgment have been met.

Submitted this _____ day of ______, 20____.

Signature: __________________________

Printed Name: __________________________

Address: __________________________

Phone: __________________________

Email: __________________________

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Attorney for Petitioner

☐ Attorney for Respondent

6. Certificate of Service

I certify that a true and correct copy of this Request for Final Judgment of Divorce was served on [Name of Opposing Party or Attorney] on this _____ day of ______, 20 ____, by:

☐ Mail

☐ Hand Delivery

☐ Electronic Service

☐ Other: __________________________

Signature: __________________________

7. Court Use Only

Order for Entry of Final Judgment:

☐ GRANTED

☐ DENIED

☐ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED

Judge’s Signature: __________________________

Date: __________________________