Divorce petition

A petition for divorce is a legal document used when someone wishes to divorce their spouse. In some states, this may be known as a divorce complaint or a dissolution petition. In addition to legally ending the marriage, a divorce petition also addresses certain things such as who will keep the family home, how child custody will be managed, child support, alimony, who will receive certain assets, and how debts will be addressed. A petition for divorce is filed in the county court where you are a resident. You should call the court before you go and inquire about the filing fees for a divorce. Filing fees are also due when the petition for divorce is filed.