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Filing for Divorce or Separation
Find information and instructions on filing for divorce or legal separation to end your marriage or domestic partnership (or both), with a step-by-step guide to filling out and filing your papers in court. Access the forms you will need and resources where you can get help.
Prepare for Filing Your Case
Learn about the requirements to file for divorce or legal separation to end your marriage or domestic partnership (or both), and where to get help.
Filing Your Case
Get step by step instructions on filing your divorce or legal separation case, with links to forms, instructions, and where to get help.
Forms
Find all the forms you will need to file your divorce or legal separation case, with links to the forms and instructions where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read answers to common questions related to filing for divorce or legal separation.
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