Fill in the names of the plaintiff and defendant in the heading of the petition exactly as they appear in the initial custody complaint. The body of the complaint should clearly and concisely state the reason you are bringing suit.Include the dates on which transactions occurred. 3. 1. Fill out a Complaint form. a. Near the top of the first page, write your name in the space above the word "Plaintiff". If you cannot afford to pay the fees, you must file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP). In forma pauperis (IFP) is Latin for "in the form of a pauper. A divorce case is started with the filing of a "Complaint. The first page must contain a three (3)-inch space from the top of the page for stamps, filing notices, waivers, jury trial demands, and notations. 4. Attach a copy of the pleading you intend to file for which you are seeking a waiver of fees. 5.