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Uncontested Divorce Preparation Checklist
Get our comprehensive checklist of every document, form, and piece of information you need to prepare before filing for an uncontested divorce — completely free.
What's Inside the Checklist
This checklist covers all five key areas you need to address before starting your uncontested divorce paperwork. Use it to organize your documents and avoid costly delays.
Personal Information
- Full legal names of both spouses
- Current addresses and contact information
- Social Security numbers for both parties
- Date and place of marriage
- Date of separation (if applicable)
Financial Documents
- Recent pay stubs and proof of income (last 3 months)
- Federal and state tax returns (last 2–3 years)
- Bank and investment account statements
- Retirement and pension account statements (401k, IRA)
- Credit card and loan statements
Property & Assets
- Real estate deeds and mortgage statements
- Vehicle titles and loan documents
- Business ownership documents (if applicable)
- List of personal property and estimated values
- Life insurance policies with cash value
Children & Custody
- Children's full legal names and dates of birth
- School enrollment records
- Healthcare and insurance information for children
- Proposed parenting plan or custody arrangement
- Child support calculation worksheet
Legal & Court Documents
- Marriage certificate (certified copy)
- Any existing court orders (protective, custody, support)
- Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements
- Prior divorce decrees (if applicable)
- Completed petition for dissolution of marriage form
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