What Documents Are Needed for an Uncontested Divorce?
An uncontested divorce moves quickly when paperwork is complete. Use this checklist of every form and supporting document needed to file.
An uncontested (sometimes called 'agreed' or 'no-contest') divorce is the fastest, least expensive way to dissolve a marriage when both spouses agree on property division, debts, support, and any custody issues. The paperwork is identical to a contested case — the difference is that both parties sign rather than fight. Missing or inconsistent documents are the #1 reason judgment packages get rejected.
Step-by-step
- 1
File the Petition and Summons
Initial filing that opens the case and starts the residency clock.
- 2
Serve the other spouse
Personal service or acceptance of service signed and notarized.
- 3
Exchange Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure
Required financial disclosures (income, assets, debts, expenses).
- 4
Negotiate and sign the Marital Settlement Agreement
Written agreement covering property, debts, support, and parenting.
- 5
File the Judgment Package
Final judgment forms, MSA, and required attachments submitted to the court.
Checklist
- Marriage certificate (certified copy)
- Petition for Dissolution
- Summons
- Proof of Service of Summons
- Response or signed waiver from the other spouse
- Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (both parties)
- Income and Expense Declaration (both parties)
- Schedule of Assets and Debts (both parties)
- Recent pay stubs (2 months) and tax returns (2 years)
- Marital Settlement Agreement, signed and notarized
- Judgment of Dissolution
- Notice of Entry of Judgment
- Child custody and support attachments (if children)
- QDRO (if dividing retirement accounts)
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