Dissolution

Affidavits: In order to complete a dissolution, both parties are required to fill out and have notarized affidavits that set forth financial information, parenting information, insurance information, and property information, among other personal information. These documents are required by the court to fully disclose each party's position prior to completing the dissolution. Without these affidavits completed, the court will not proceed with the dissolution. 

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Petition: The petition is the legal document requesting the court to hear the matter and issue a decree that incorporates the separation agreement and shared parenting plan.  

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Waivers of Service: A waiver of service is required to waive each party's obligation to "perfect" service on one another prior to proceeding in court. 

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Share Parenting Plan (if applicable):  If children are at issue among the parties, a shared parenting plan is drafted and incorporated into the decree to set forth parenting schedules, child support obligations, and the rights and responsibilities of the parties. 

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Separation Agreement: The separation agreement sets forth the separation of assets, liabilities, personal property, spousal support, and other relevant issues if any. 

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Decree of Dissolution: The decree incorporates all of the aforementioned agreements and makes them an order of the court. The decree is the document that turns the agreements into court orders enforceable by the court and subject to contempt upon violation.