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The divorce petition is a legal document filed in court by a spouse who seeks a divorce. Also called the "complaint" in some states, the petition informs the court of the filing spouse's (called the "petitioner") desire to end the marriage, and its filing with the court signifies the initiation of the divorce process.
You have until your spouse files an answer to your complaint to cancel the divorce. By filing first you are the plaintiff and she will be the defendant. At trial, if your divorce case goes that far, you would go first.This means the reason for the divorce doesn't matter.
Souse details: Spouses by name and address; Marriage details: Date and place of marriage; Child out of wedlock: Identification of children out of wedlock. Place of cohabitation: Acknowledgment that both the parties have lived in the state or county for a certain period of time prior to filing the petition;
After you file the petition for divorce and request for temporary orders, you need to provide a copy of the paperwork to your spouse and file proof of service with the court. Proof of service is a document that tells the court that you met the statutory requirements for giving a copy of the petition to your spouse.