Ending the Marriage – Divorce or Dissolution

Unmarried parents who want an order for a parenting plan and child support

Serving the other side (giving the other side copies of what you file)

• Read about Serving the Other Side

Fee Waiver (if you can't afford the cost to start the case)

• Fee Waiver, TF-920
• Read about Fee Waiver

Standing Orders

Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Responding to a Complaint

Instructions

• Instructions for Answering a Complaint, SHC-186

Forms

• Answer & Counterclaim Packet to a Custody Complaint, SHC-PAC3B
• Answer & Counterclaim Packet to Divorce With Minor Children, SHC-PAC4
• Answer & Counterclaim Packet to Divorce Without Minor Children, SHC-PAC5

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Serving the Other Side

Instructions and Useful Information

• How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit, CIV-106
• Tips on Locating People, HTML | PDF
• List of Licensed Process Servers, PDF
• Example of TrueFiling Certificate of Service, PUB-50
• Service Reminder for Non-TrueFiling Users, PUB-51

Forms

• Certificate of Service, TF-700
• Affidavit - Service by Certified Mail, CIV-620

Serving Outside Alaska with an Out-of-State Process Server

• Return of Service Affidavit, SHC-193 Word | PDF

Serving in an Alaska Jail

• Affidavit of Proof of Service at Jail Facility, CIV-140

Serving in a Jail Outside of Alaska

• Return of Service Affidavit, SHC-193 Word | PDF

Serving by Mail in a Foreign Country

• Notice & Affidavit of Foreign Service, SHC-205 Word | PDF

Serving Absent Defendant by Publication or Posting

• Alternate Service Packet, SHC-PAC2

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Filing for Default

Filing

• Default Application, SHC-400
• Affidavit - Certified Mail, CIV-620

Responding

• Motion, Affidavit, and Order to Set Aside Default and Accept Late Filed Answer, CIV-858

Other special forms

• Motion for Employer-Reported Wages in Default Case, DR-325 FBKS [Fill-In PDF, 618 KB] - For use in Fairbanks court, default domestic relations cases only.

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Interim Motions: Requesting an Interim Order from the Court during a Case; Opposing an Interim Motion

Instructions

• Getting Your Message to the Judge, SHC-1380 Word | PDF
• Information about Motions
• Service Reminder for Non-TrueFiling Users PUB-51

Forms for the Party Filing the Motion (pick the motion for your case type)

• Motion for Interim (Temporary) Order - Divorce or Legal Separation without Children, DR-884
• Motion for Interim (Temporary) Order - Divorce or Legal Separation with Children, DR-882
• Motion for Interim (Temporary) Custody and Child Support, DR-455
• Reply, TF-708

Form for the Party Responding to the Motion

• Response to Motion (Request), TF-707

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Motions: Requesting an Order from the Court; Opposing a Motion

Instructions

• Getting Your Message to the Judge, SHC-1380 Word | PDF
• Information about Motions
• Service Reminder for Non-TrueFiling Users PUB-51

Forms for the Party Filing the Motion

• Motion (Request) and Affidavit, TF-706
• Notice of Motion, CIV-650 (required form if you are filing post-judgment)
• Reply, TF-708

Form for the Party Responding to the Motion / Special Motion Forms for Interim Orders (party responding to the motion)

• Response to Motion (Request), TF-707

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Getting Ready for Hearing or Trial

Go to the free Hearing and Trial Preparation workshop!

Instructions

• Guidelines for Courtroom Behavior, SHC-1085 Word | PDF
• How to Prepare Your Exhibits, SHC-1084 HTML | PDF
• How to Subpoena a Witness, CIV-109
• Introduction to Getting an Exhibit Admitted, SHC-1083
• Offer of Proof - Exhibits, TF-203
• Offer of Proof - Witnesses, TF-239
• Hearing and Trial Preparation
• What Happens at a Hearing or Trial, SHC-1080

Forms

• Exhibit List, TF-200 & TF-201
• Joint Motion for Settlement Conference, SHC-1062 Word | PDF
• Request to Put Agreement on the Record, DR-264
• Motion for Settlement Conference, SHC-1064 Word | PDF
• Trial Brief, TF-265
• Witness List, TF-238
• Request to Appear by Telephone, TF-710
• Request For Remote Video Hearing, TF-718

Additional Forms Depending on Type of Case

For Divorce without children:

• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF

For Divorce with children:

• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
• Parenting Plan, DR-475
• Best Interests Affidavit, DR-965
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only

For Custody:

• Parenting Plan, DR-475
• Best Interests Affidavit, DR-965
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only

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After You Get the Final Judgment or Order

• Motion (Request) and Affidavit for Reconsideration, CIV-806
• Motion (Request) and Affidavit to Set Aside Judgment or Order, CIV-807
• Notice of Motion, CIV-650 (Required form if you are filing post-judgment and either (1) the other side was not represented by a lawyer, or (2) the other side was represented by a lawyer, but more than 1 year has passed since the final judgment)
• Service Reminder for Non-TrueFiling Users PUB-51

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Enforcing Your Order

Forms for the Moving Party

Enforce Order

• Motion & Affidavit to Enforce Order, DR-975
• Notice of Motion, CIV-650 (Required form if you are filing post-judgment and either (1) the other side was not represented by a lawyer, or (2) the other side was represented by a lawyer, but more than 1 year has passed since the final judgment)
• Service Reminder for Non-TrueFiling Users, PUB-51
• Reply, TF-708

Reduce to Judgment

• Motion & Affidavit to Reduce to Judgment, DR-970
• Worksheet – Figure out Judgment Amount, SHC-1536 Word | PDF
• Notice of Motion, CIV-650 (Required form if you are filing post-judgment and either (1) the other side was not represented by a lawyer, or (2) the other side was represented by a lawyer, but more than 1 year has passed since the final judgment)
• Service Reminder for Non-TrueFiling Users, PUB-51
• Reply, TF-708

Requesting payment of children’s healthcare expenses

• Motion packet for Children's Health Care Expense Reimbursement, DR-350

Forms for the Responding Party

• Response to Motion (Request), TF-707
• Service Reminder for Non-TrueFiling Users, PUB-51

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Collecting Money Owed to You

Information about Execution Procedure

• Execution Procedure: Judgment Creditor Booklet, CIV-550
• Judgment Debtor Booklet, CIV-511

Forms and Information to Execute on Debtor’s PFD

• Information for Issuance of Writ of Execution, CIV-501 [Fill-In PDF]
• Writ of Execution & Notice of Levy on PFD by Certified Mail, CIV-502 [Fill-In PDF]
• Writ of Execution on PFD, CIV-504 [This form was eliminated effective May 1, 2012. No new CIV-504 writs will be issued, but previously issued ones will remain outstanding.]
• Executing on the Permanent Fund Dividend: Creditor's Instructions, CIV-503
• Instructions to Process Server for Serving Writ of Execution, CIV-560 [Fill-In PDF]

Forms and Information to Garnish the Debtor’s Earnings

• Information for Issuance of Writ of Execution, CIV-501 [Fill-In PDF]
• Writ of Execution for Garnishment of Earnings, CIV-525 [Fill-In PDF]
• Employer's Response, CIV-526
• Notice of Garnishment and Notice of Right to Exemptions, CIV-530 [Fill-In PDF]
• Claim of Exemption from Garnishment, CIV-531 [Fill-In PDF]
• Instructions to Process Server for Serving Writ of Execution for Garnishment of Earnings, CIV-561 [Fill-In PDF]

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Modifying Child Custody or Child Support Order After the Final Order

Parents agree on change to parenting plan or child support

• Uncontested Motion to Modify Custody, Visitation, and Child Support Packet, SHC-PAC11

Parents do not agree or do not know if they agree about change to parenting plan or child support

• Motion to Change Parenting Plan or Child Support Packet, SHC-PAC12A (parent filing the request to change the order)
• Response to Motion to Change Parenting Plan or Child Support Packet, SHC-PAC12B

Forms to Include with Your Motion or Response

• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Financial Declaration, DR-250 [Fill-In PDF]

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Registering Foreign (Out-Of-State, or Tribal) Orders

Instructions

• Registering Foreign Orders

Forms

• Registering Child Custody Order from Another State or Country, SHC-PAC7
• Request to Register Tribal Court Order, SHC-PAC7
• Registering Foreign Support Order, SHC-PAC8

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Child Support

Instructions

• How to Fill out the Child Support Guidelines Affidavit 627 KB
• How to Calculate Child Support Under Civil Rule 90.3, DR-310 (24 pages)

Forms

• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Child Support Income Averaging Affidavit, SHC-1210 Word | PDF
• Agreement & Order for Child Support Arrears Settlement, SHC-1245 Word | PDF

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Child Support Enforcement Division

General Information About CSED

• Information About CSED, DR-316

Forms to Apply or Withdraw From CSED Services

• Withdrawal of Application for Services Form 04-1090, (1 page)

CSED Forms and Information for Domestic Violence Victims

• Confidentiality of Information for Victims of Domestic Violence, Form 04-0500A (1 page)
• Affidavit and Request for Nondisclosure of Identifying Information, Form 04-0502 (1 page)

Form to Request a CSED Modification Packet
Important Note: CSED orders can be modified through CSED, but court orders can only be modified directly by you using the Court's Modification Packet. Please call the Helpline if you have questions about how these procedures differ.

• Request for CSED Modification of an Alaskan Child Support Order, Form 04-1686A (1 page)

Form to Request Lowering CSED Withholding Because of Hardship

• Hardship Request for Lower Withholding, Form 04-0009 (1 page)

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Grandparent Visitation

Form to ask to join the parents' custody case

• Motion & Affidavit to Join for Purpose of Grandparent Visitation, SHC-1140 Word | PDF

Form to ask for grandparent visitation before the parents' custody case is done

• Motion & Affidavit for Grandparent Visitation, SHC-1142 Word | PDF

Form to ask for grandparent visitation after there is a final judgment in the parents' custody case

• Motion & Affidavit for Grandparent Visitation (post-judgment), SHC-1144 Word | PDF

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Legal Separation

Starting the case when the spouses agree

• Uncontested Complaint for Legal Separation With Children, SHC-PAC15A
• Uncontested Complaint for Legal Separation Without Children, SHC-PAC15B

Starting the case when the spouses do not agree or do not know if they agree

• Complaint for Legal Separation With Children, SHC-PAC13A
• Complaint for Legal Separation Without Children, SHC-PAC13B

Responding when the other spouse filed a Complaint for Legal Separation

• Answer & Counterclaim to Legal Separation With Children, SHC-PAC14A
• Answer & Counterclaim to Legal Separation Without Children, SHC-PAC14B

Asking the court to convert the Legal Separation to Divorce

• Motion & Affidavit to Convert the Legal Separation to Divorce, SHC-1336

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Parenting and Custody

• Parenting Plan, DR-475
• Best Interests Affidavit, DR-965
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Motion and Affidavit for Interim Orders - Divorce With Children DR-882
• Motion and Affidavit for Interim Orders - Parenting Plan (Custody) DR-455
• Motion for Interim (Temporary) Custody and Child Support, DR-455
• Weekly Scheduling Chart, SHC-1132 Word | PDF
• Links for Alaska School District Calendars in Superior Court Locations

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Parenting Coordination

Parent Forms

• Proposal for Private Parenting Coordinator, SHC-1810 Fill-In PDF | Word
• Objection to Parenting Coordinator Decision, SHC-1811 Fill-In PDF | Word
• About the Parenting Coordination Process, SHC-1812

Parenting Coordinator Forms

• Parenting Coordinator Entry of Appearance, SHC-1820 Fill-In PDF | Word
• Parenting Coordinator Request for Hearing, SHC-1821 Fill-In PDF | Word
• Parenting Coordinator Report to the Court, SHC-1822 Fill-In PDF | Word
• Parenting Coordinator Policies and Procedures, SHC-1823
• Parent Intake Form, SHC-1824 Fill-In PDF | Word
• Parenting Coordinator Information Form and Qualifications, SHC-1825 Fill-In PDF | Word

Attorney Use Form

• Order Appointing Parenting Coordinator, DR-682 [Word Template]

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Paternity

Complaints to Establish Paternity

• Complaint by Mother to Establish Paternity, DR-500
• Complaint by Biological Father to Establish Paternity, DR-501

If the parents agree:

• Uncontested Complaint to Establish Paternity, DR-520

Complaints to Disestablish Paternity

• Complaint by Mother to Disestablish Paternity, DR-505
• Complaint by Current Legal Father to Disestablish Paternity, DR-506

Complaints to Disestablish and Establish Paternity

• Complaint by Mother to Disestablish and Establish Paternity, DR-510
• Complaint by Biological Father to Disestablish Another and Establish Self, DR-511
• Complaint by Current Legal Father to Disestablish Self and Establish Another, DR-512

Answers to Paternity Complaint

• Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint to Disestablish Paternity, DR-509
• Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint to Establish Paternity, DR-504
• Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint to Disestablish and Establish, DR-514

Forms Useful to Prove Paternity

• Motion & Affidavit for Genetic (DNA) Testing, DR-530
• Three-Way Affidavit to Disestablish and Establish Paternity, DR-521

Miscellaneous

• Motion to Bifurcate Divorce and Decide Paternity after Birth, DR-526
• Joint Request to Bifurcate Divorce and Decide Paternity after Birth, DR-525
• Joint Request for Biological Father to Join Case to Establish Paternity, DR-523

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Property and Debt, Civil Rule 26.1, and Discovery

Information to Exchange with the Other Party

• Civil Rule 26.1 Questionnaire, DR-890
• Civil Rule 26.1 Property Worksheet, SHC-061 Excel
• Release of Financial and Employment Information, DR-895

If ordered by the court to provide someone access to your medical records, fill out the following release form and give to that person:

• Release of Medical Information, SHC-1012 Word | PDF

Forms

• Financial Declaration, DR-250 [Fill-In PDF]
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
• Marital Property and Debt Division Agreement, SHC-1005 Word | PDF
• Request to Modify Order or Decree Concerning Spousal Maintenance or Property Allocation, DR-735 [Fill-In PDF]

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Uncontested Matters, Agreements, and Settlements

• Uncontested Complaint for Custody of Minor Children Packet, SHC-PAC10
• Uncontested Complaint for Divorce With Children Packet, SHC-PAC9A
• Uncontested Divorce Complaint with No property, No Children, and Short Marriage Packet, SHC-PAC9C
• Uncontested Complaint for Divorce Without Children Packet, SHC-PAC9B
• Uncontested Motion to Change Packet, SHC-PAC11
• Parenting Plan, DR-475
• Joint Motion, SHC-1310 Word | PDF
• Joint Affidavit, SHC-1320 Word | PDF
• Joint Motion for Settlement Conference, SHC-1062 Word | PDF
• Motion for Settlement Conference, SHC-1064 Word | PDF
• Request to Put Agreement on the Record, DR-264

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Miscellaneous

• Additional Information, TF-941 [Fill-In PDF]
• Affidavit, SHC-1625 Word | PDF
• Certificate of Service, TF-700
• Objections (Civil Rule 78), SHC-1635 Word | PDF
• Financial Declaration, DR-250 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Filing, TF-705 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Motion, CIV-650 [Fill-In PDF]
• Request to Appear Testify By Telephone, TF-710
• Request and Release for Records From the Alaska Department of Labor, SHC-1282 (Word | PDF)
• Authorization to Release Social Security Earnings Information, SHC-1285 (Word | PDF)

Packets

SHC-PAC1A	Divorce Complaint With Children Packet	SHC-PAC6	Generic Motion and Response Forms	DR-700	Motion Packet to Request a Change in Parenting Plan or Child Support
SHC-PAC1B	Divorce Complaint Without Children Packet	SHC-PAC7	Registering Foreign Custody Order Packet	DR-720	Response Packet to Motion to Change Parenting Plan or Child Support
SHC-PAC2	Alternate Service Packet	SHC-PAC8	Registering Foreign Support Order Packet	SHC-PAC13A	Legal Separation Complaint With Children Packet
SHC-PAC3A	Custody Packet (for unmarried parents)	SHC-PAC9A	Uncontested Complaint for Divorce With Children Packet	SHC-PAC13B	Legal Separation Complaint Without Children Packet
SHC-PAC3B	Answer & Counterclaim to Custody Packet (for unmarried parents)	SHC-PAC9B	Uncontested Complaint for Divorce Without Children Packet	SHC-PAC14A	Answer & Counterclaim Packet to Complaint for Legal Separation With Children
SHC-PAC4	Answer & Counterclaim to Divorce With Minor Children Packet	SHC-PAC9C	Uncontested Divorce Complaint with No Property, No Children, and Short Marriage Packet	SHC-PAC14B	Answer & Counterclaim Packet to Complaint for Legal Separation Without Children
SHC-PAC5	Answer & Counterclaim to Divorce Without Minor Children Packet	SHC-PAC10	Uncontested Complaint for Custody of Minor Children Packet	SHC-PAC15A	Uncontested Complaint for Legal Separation With Children Packet
SHC-PAC11	Uncontested Motion to Modify Custody, Visitation and Child Support Packet	SHC-PAC12	Motion to Modify Custody, Visitation & Support Packet	SHC-PAC15B	Uncontested Complaint for Legal Separation Without Children Packet
Other	Other Packets

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Divorce With Children Packet, SHC-PAC1A

Instructions

• Instructions – Complaint for Divorce with Minor Children, DR-816
• How To Start a Contested Case, Word | PDF
• How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit, CIV-106
• The Life of a Case, SHC-180 Word | PDF
• Tips on Locating People, HTML | PDF
• List of Licensed Process Servers, PDF

Required Forms To Start Your Case

• Complaint for Divorce with Children, DR-817
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Information Sheet, DR-314 [Fill-In PDF]
• Summons, CIV-100 [Fill-In PDF] Anchorage | Fairbanks | Kenai | Palmer | All Other Locations (Fill out the top part only, leave everything after “Notice of Judicial Assignment” blank. The clerk will fill out the rest.)
• Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, or Annulment, VS-401
  • Complete the “Parties’ Information” section, boxes 9-32.
  • If you are filling out by hand, use black ink and use your neatest handwriting. If you make a mistake, start over with a blank form. This form will be sent to the Health Analytics and Vital Records office after the divorce is granted, and they will not accept forms with cross-outs or other corrections on them.
  • Important: You must submit this form so that Health Analytics and Vital Records can record your divorce. If your divorce is not recorded, you may not be able to remarry, apply for a new license, or receive certain benefits.

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Case Description Form, CIV-125S
  Required if you are not using TrueFiling and giving your complaint to the court by mail or in person.
• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]
• Direction to Seal Affidavit, DR-151 [Fill-In PDF]
  Use this form if you think you or your child's health, safety, or liberty would be jeopardized by releasing this information to the other party or to the public.
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
  Necessary if you think there's any possibility of default.
• Financial Declaration, DR-962 [Fill-In PDF]
• Request to Change to New Name in Divorce Case, DR-956 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Request to Restore Name in Dissolution or Divorce Case, DR-957 [Fill-In PDF]

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Divorce Without Children Packet, SHC-PAC1B

Instructions

• Instructions – Complaint for Divorce without Minor Children, DR-821
• How To Start a Contested Case, SHC-181 Word | PDF
• How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit, CIV-106
• The Life of a Case, SHC-180 Word | PDF
• Tips on Locating People, HTML | PDF
• List of Licensed Process Servers, PDF

Required Forms to Start Your Case

• Complaint for Divorce without Children, DR-822
• Information Sheet, DR-314 [Fill-In PDF]
• Summons, CIV-100 [Fill-In PDF] Anchorage | Fairbanks | Kenai | Palmer | All Other Locations (Fill out the top part only, leave everything after “Notice of Judicial Assignment” blank. The clerk will fill out the rest.)
• Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, or Annulment, VS-401
  • Complete the “Parties’ Information” section, boxes 9-32.
  • If you are filling out by hand, use black ink and use your neatest handwriting. If you make a mistake, start over with a blank form. This form will be sent to the Health Analytics and Vital Records office after the divorce is granted, and they will not accept forms with cross-outs or other corrections on them.
  • Important: You must submit this form so that Health Analytics and Vital Records can record your divorce. If your divorce is not recorded, you may not be able to remarry, apply for a new license, or receive certain benefits.

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Case Description Form, CIV-125S
  Required if you are not using TrueFiling and giving your complaint to the court by mail or in person.
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
  Necessary if you think there's any possibility of default.
• Financial Declaration, DR-962 [Fill-In PDF]
• Request to Change to New Name in Divorce Case, DR-956 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Request to Restore Name in Dissolution or Divorce Case, DR-957 [Fill-In PDF]

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Alternate Service Packet, SHC-PAC2

Instructions

• Instructions for Alternate Service
• How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit, CIV-106
• Tips on Locating People, HTML | PDF

Required Forms to Serve by Alternate Service (Posting to the Court’s Legal Notice Website or Another Method)

• Request to Serve Defendant by Posting and Alternative Service, and Affidavit of Diligent Inquiry, CIV-145
• Notice to Absent Defendant, CIV-101
• If you attempted to have the defendant served by process server or by certified mail, attach copies of the Return of Service from the process server, or green postal card or electronic receipt from the Post Office.
• Affidavit, SHC-1625 Word | PDF (1 week before posting ends that states you:
  • tried to serve the defendant by regular first-class mail and registered or certified mail. OR
  • that you could NOT serve by mail because you cannot find the defendant's last known mailing address.)

Required Form if Serving Someone in an Alaska State Jail or Prison

• Affidavit of Proof of Service at Jail Facility, CIV-140 - See p.16 of CIV-106 How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit, for instructions about how to use this affidavit.

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Custody Packet (for unmarried parents), SHC-PAC3A

Instructions

• Instructions for Filing a Child Custody Complaint, DR-415
• How to Start a Contested Case, Word | PDF
• How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit, CIV-106
• The Life of a Case, SHC-180 Word | PDF
• Tips on Locating People, HTML | PDF
• List of Licensed Process Servers, PDF

Required Forms to Start Your Case

• Complaint for Custody of Minor Children, DR-420
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Information Sheet, DR-314 [Fill-In PDF]
• Summons, CIV-100 [Fill-In PDF] Anchorage | Fairbanks | Kenai | Palmer | All Other Locations (Fill out the top part only, leave everything after “Notice of Judicial Assignment” blank. The clerk will fill out the rest.)

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Case Description Form, CIV-125S
  Required if you are not using TrueFiling and giving your complaint to the court by mail or in person.
• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]
• Direction to Seal Affidavit, DR-151 [Fill-In PDF]
  Use this form if you think you or your child's health, safety, or liberty would be jeopardized by releasing this information to the other party or to the public.

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Answer Packet for Answering a Complaint for Child Custody (for unmarried parents), SHC-PAC3B

Instructions

• Instructions for Answering a Child Custody Complaint, DR-445

Required Forms

• Answer to Complaint for Custody, DR-450
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Information Sheet, DR-314 [Fill-In PDF]

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]
• Direction to Seal Affidavit, DR-151 [Fill-In PDF]
  Use this form if you think you or your child's health, safety, or liberty would be jeopardized by releasing this information to the other party or to the public.

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Answer & Counterclaim to Divorce With Minor Children Packet, SHC-PAC4

Instructions

• Instructions on Answering a Complaint, DR-831

Required Forms

• Answer & Counterclaim to Complaint for Divorce With Minor Children, DR-832
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Information Sheet, DR-314 [Fill-In PDF]

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]
• Direction to Seal Affidavit, DR-151 [Fill-In PDF]
  Use this form if you think you or your child's health, safety, or liberty would be jeopardized by releasing this information to the other party or to the public.
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
• Financial Declaration, DR-250 [Fill-In PDF]
• Request to Change to New Name in Divorce Case, DR-956 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Request to Restore Name in Dissolution or Divorce Case, DR-957 [Fill-In PDF]

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Answer & Counterclaim to Divorce Without Minor Children Packet, SHC-PAC5

Instructions

• Instructions on Answering a Complaint, DR-836

Required Forms

• Answer & Counterclaim to Complaint for Divorce Without Minor Children, DR-837

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
• Financial Declaration, DR-250 [Fill-In PDF]
• Request to Change to New Name in Divorce Case, DR-956 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Request to Restore Name in Dissolution or Divorce Case, DR-957 [Fill-In PDF]

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Generic Motion and Response Forms, SHC-PAC6

Instructions

• Getting Your Message to the Judge, SHC-1380 Word | PDF
• Information about Motions
• Service Reminder for Non-TrueFiling Users PUB-51

Forms for the Moving Party

• Motion (Request) and Affidavit, TF-706
• Reply, TF-708
• Notice of Motion, CIV-650
  Required form if you are filing post-judgment.

Form for the Responding Party

• Response to Motion (Request), TF-707

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Registering Foreign Custody Order Packet, SHC-PAC7

Instructions

• Registering Foreign Orders

Required Forms – Order from Another State or Country

• Request to Register Child Custody Order of Another State or Country, DR-482 [Fill-in PDF]
• Case Description Form CIV-125S (only if you file in person or by mail, not required if you use TrueFiling)

Required Forms – Order from a Tribal Court

• Request to Register Tribal Court Order, DR-980 [Fill-In PDF]
• Case Description Form CIV-125S (only if you file in person or by mail, not required if you use TrueFiling)

Optional Form

• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF] (if you plan to also ask the Alaska court to modify custody)

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Registering Foreign Support Order Packet, SHC-PAC8

Instructions

• Registration of Support Order Issued by Another State or Tribe, DR-341

Required Forms

• Petition to Register a Support Order from Another State or Tribe, DR-342 [Fill-In PDF]
• Confidential Information Sheet - Support Order from Another State, DR-343 [Fill-In PDF]
• Case Description Form CIV-125S (only if you file in person or by mail, not required if you use TrueFiling)

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Uncontested Complaint for Divorce With Children Packet, SHC-PAC9A

Instructions

• Instructions for Uncontested Divorce with Children, DR-25

Required Forms

• Uncontested Complaint for Divorce With Children, DR-50
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Information Sheet, DR-314 [Fill-In PDF]
• Joint Motion to Put Settlement on the Record, SHC-1063 Word | PDF
• Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, or Annulment, VS-401
  • Complete the “Parties’ Information” section, boxes 9-32.
  • If you are filling out by hand, use black ink and use your neatest handwriting. If you make a mistake, start over with a blank form. This form will be sent to the Health Analytics and Vital Records office after the divorce is granted, and they will not accept forms with cross-outs or other corrections on them.
  • Important: You must submit this form so that Health Analytics and Vital Records can record your divorce. If your divorce is not recorded, you may not be able to remarry, apply for a new license, or receive certain benefits.

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Case Description Form, CIV-125S
  Required if you are not using TrueFiling and giving your complaint to the court by mail or in person.
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]
• Request to Change to New Name in Divorce Case, DR-956 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Request to Restore Name in Dissolution or Divorce Case, DR-957 [Fill-In PDF]

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Uncontested Complaint for Divorce Without Children Packet, SHC-PAC9B

Instructions

• Instructions for Uncontested Divorce with property, without Children, DR-30

Required Forms

• Uncontested Complaint for Divorce Without Children, DR-55
• Information Sheet, DR-314 [Fill-In PDF] (each spouse must file their own)
• Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, or Annulment, VS-401
  • Complete the “Parties’ Information” section, boxes 9-32.
  • If you are filling out by hand, use black ink and use your neatest handwriting. If you make a mistake, start over with a blank form. This form will be sent to the Health Analytics and Vital Records office after the divorce is granted, and they will not accept forms with cross-outs or other corrections on them.
  • Important: You must submit this form so that Health Analytics and Vital Records can record your divorce. If your divorce is not recorded, you may not be able to remarry, apply for a new license, or receive certain benefits.

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Case Description Form, CIV-125S
  Required if you are not using TrueFiling and giving your complaint to the court by mail or in person.
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
• Request to Change to New Name in Divorce Case, DR-956 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Request to Restore Name in Dissolution or Divorce Case, DR-957 [Fill-In PDF]

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Uncontested Divorce Complaint with No Property, No Children, and Short Marriage, SHC-PAC9C

Instructions

• Instructions For Uncontested Complaint For Divorce With No Property, No Children, And Short Marriage, DR-35

Required Forms

• Uncontested Divorce Complaint with No Property, No Children, and Short Marriage, DR-60
• Information Sheet, DR-314
• Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, or Annulment, VS-401
  • Complete the “Parties’ Information” section, boxes 9-32.
  • If you are filling out by hand, use black ink and use your neatest handwriting. If you make a mistake, start over with a blank form. This form will be sent to the Health Analytics and Vital Records office after the divorce is granted, and they will not accept forms with cross-outs or other corrections on them.
  • Important: You must submit this form so that Health Analytics and Vital Records can record your divorce. If your divorce is not recorded, you may not be able to remarry, apply for a new license, or receive certain benefits.

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Case Description Form, CIV-125S
  Required if you are not using TrueFiling and giving your complaint to the court by mail or in person.
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
• Request to Change to New Name in Divorce Case, DR-956 [Fill-In PDF]
• Notice of Request to Restore Name in Dissolution or Divorce Case, DR-957 [Fill-In PDF]

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Uncontested Complaint for Custody of Minor Children Packet, SHC-PAC10

Instructions

• Uncontested Complaint for Custody Instructions, DR-401

Required Forms

• Uncontested Complaint for Custody of Minor Children, DR-402
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Information Sheet, DR-314 [Fill-In PDF]
• Joint Motion to Put Settlement on the Record, SHC-1063 Word | PDF

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Case Description Form, CIV-125S
  Required if you are not using TrueFiling and giving your complaint to the court by mail or in person.
• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Uncontested Motion to Change Packet, SHC-PAC11

Instructions

• Instructions for Uncontested Motion to Change, SHC-1505 Word | PDF

Forms to Ask to Modify

• Joint Motion, SHC-1310 Word | PDF
• Joint Affidavit, SHC-1320 Word | PDF
• Parenting Plan, DR-475
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Request to Put Agreement on the Record, DR-264

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]

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Motion to Change Custody, Visitation, & Support Packet, SHC-PAC12A

Instructions

• Instructions for Motion to Parenting Plan or Child Support, DR-701

Forms to Ask to Modify

• Motion to Change Alaska Order about Parenting Plan (Custody) or Child Support, DR-705
• Notice of Motion to Change Parenting Plan or Child Support, DR-710
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]
• Reply to Response, DR-730 [Fill-In PDF]

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]
• Direction to Seal Affidavit, DR-151 [Fill-In PDF]
  Use this form if you think you or your child's health, safety, or liberty would be jeopardized by releasing this information to the other party or to the public.

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Response Packet to Motion to Change Parenting Plan or Child Support, SHC-PAC12B

Instructions

• Instructions for Response to Motion to Change Parenting Plan or Child Support, DR-721

Forms to Respond to Motion to Modify

• Response to Motion to Change Alaska Order about Parenting Plan (Custody) or Child Support, DR-725
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150 [Fill-In PDF]

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]
• Direction to Seal Affidavit, DR-151 [Fill-In PDF]
  Use this form if you think you or your child's health, safety, or liberty would be jeopardized by releasing this information to the other party or to the public.

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Legal Separation Complaint With Children Packet, SHC-PAC13A

Instructions

• Instructions – Complaint for Legal Separation with Children, DR-856
• How to Start a Contested Case, SHC-181 Word | PDF
• How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit, CIV-106
• The Life of a Case, SHC-180 Word | PDF
• Tips on Locating People, HTML | PDF
• List of Licensed Process Servers, PDF

Required Forms To Start Your Case

• Complaint for Legal Separation With Children, DR-857
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Summons, CIV-100 Anchorage | Fairbanks | Kenai | Palmer | All Other Locations
  Fill out the top part only, leave everything after “Notice of Judicial Assignment” blank. The clerk will fill out the rest.
• Information Sheet, DR-314

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Case Description Form, CIV-125S
  Required if you are not using TrueFiling and giving your complaint to the court by mail or in person.
• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]
• Direction to Seal Affidavit, DR-151
  Use this form if you think you or your child's health, safety or liberty would be jeopardized by releasing this information to the other party or to the public.
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
  Necessary if you think there's any possibility of default.
• Financial Declaration, DR-962 [Fill-In PDF]

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Legal Separation Complaint Without Children Packet, SHC-PAC13B

Instructions

• Instructions – Complaint for Legal Separation without Children, DR-861
• How to Start a Contested Case, SHC-181 Word | PDF
• How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit, CIV-106
• The Life of a Case, SHC-180 Word | PDF
• Tips on Locating People, HTML | PDF
• List of Licensed Process Servers, PDF

Required Forms to Start Your Case

• Complaint for Legal Separation Without Children, DR-862
• Summons, CIV-100 Anchorage | Fairbanks | Kenai | Palmer | All Other Locations
  Fill out the top part only, leave everything after “Notice of Judicial Assignment” blank. The clerk will fill out the rest.
• Information Sheet, DR-314

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Case Description Form, CIV-125S
  Required if you are not using TrueFiling and giving your complaint to the court by mail or in person.
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
  Necessary if you think there's any possibility of default.
• Financial Declaration, DR-962 [Fill-In PDF]

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Answer & Counterclaim Packet to Complaint for Legal Separation With Children, SHC-PAC14A

Instructions

• Instructions – Answer and Counterclaim for Legal Separation with Children, DR-866

Required Forms

• Answer & Counterclaim to Legal Separation With Children, DR-867
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Information Sheet, DR-314

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306 [Fill-In PDF]
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315 [Fill-In PDF]
• Direction to Seal Affidavit, DR-151
  Use this form if you think you or your child's health, safety, or liberty would be jeopardized by releasing this information to the other party or to the public.
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
• Financial Declaration, DR-962

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Answer & Counterclaim Packet to Complaint for Legal Separation Without Children, SHC-PAC14B

Instructions

• Instructions – Answer and Counterclaim for Legal Separation without Children, DR-871

Required Forms

• Answer & Counterclaim to Legal Separation Without Children, DR-872
• Instruction Sheet, DR-314

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
• Financial Declaration, DR-962

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Uncontested Complaint for Legal Separation With Children Packet, SHC-PAC15A

Instructions

• Instructions – Uncontested Complaint for Legal Separation with Children, DR-846

Required Forms to Start Your Case

• Uncontested Complaint for Legal Separation With Children, DR-847
• Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit, DR-150
• Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR-305 Fillable PDF | Print Only
• Information Sheet, DR-314

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF
• Shared Custody Support Calculation, DR-306
• Divided Custody Support Calculation, DR-307 [Fill-In PDF]
• Hybrid Custody Support Calculation, DR-308 [Fill-In PDF]
• Application for Child Support Enforcement Division Services, DR-315

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Uncontested Complaint for Legal Separation Without Children Packet, SHC-PAC15B

Instructions

• Instructions – Uncontested Complaint for Legal Separation without Children, DR-851

Required Forms To Start Your Case

• Uncontested Complaint for Legal Separation Without Children, DR-852
• Information Sheet, DR-314

Forms that are Required in Certain Situations

• Case Description Form, CIV-125S
  Required if you are not using TrueFiling and giving your complaint to the court by mail or in person.
• Property & Debt Worksheet, SHC-1000 Word | PDF

Standing Orders

NOTE: Standing Orders are automatic court orders that take effect once your case is filed. Read more about Domestic Relations Standing Orders.

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Other Packets

• Dissolution Packet #1, DR-1 (For married people with minor children)
• Dissolution Packet #2, DR-2 (For married people without minor children)
• Dissolution Packet #3, DR-3 (For married people who cannot find their spouse and do not want to address issues about property, debt and the parenting plan.)

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