Once the spouse/partner asking for the divorce or separation (the petitioner) has completed the required steps and the other spouse/partner (the respondent) has either chosen not to participate or is also ready to complete the case by default or uncontested process, more paperwork has to be completed and filed in order to finalize the divorce or legal separation.

Click on the link below that best describes your situation to find out what to do next:

My Spouse/Partner DID NOT File a Response and We DO NOT Have an Agreement

My Spouse/Partner DID NOT File a Response and We Have an Agreement

My Spouse/Partner Filed a Response and We Have an Agreement

If the spouses/partners have both filed paperwork in court and do NOT have an agreement in the divorce or separation, click for what to do next in a contested case.