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Divorce or Legal Separation, Part 2

NOTE: There are four different ways to file your "part 2" paperwork, each with different types of forms. 
​Please read each option carefully for your individual situation.

Option 1:

FILING SEPARATELY, AND SPOUSES DO NOT HAVE AN AGREEMENT   or
FILING JOINTLY AT FIRST, BUT NOW SPOUSES ​DO NOT HAVE AN AGREEMENT
  • Used when spouses have not come to an agreement and a trial may be needed
  • Consider family mediation to work toward an agreement and not have to go through a court trial! 
    ​Call our helpline for referral information: 414-278-3965

Forms & Filing Directions

Videos

  • Click HERE for forms and filing checklist for cases 
    ​with minor children
    ​​
Part 2, Separate with Minors
  • Click HERE for forms and filing checklist for cases without minor children
Part 2, Separate WITHOUT Minors

Option 2:

FILING SEPARATELY AT FIRST, BUT NOW SPOUSES HAVE AN AGREEMENT
  • Used when spouses filed the first part of the case separately, but now have an agreement. Both spouses will need to sign all of the paperwork for the agreement
  • This is called a "stipulated" agreement.  The forms are slightly different than filing "jointly". 
  • Do not use these forms and videos if you filed jointly at first and are still continuing jointly!

Forms & Filing Directions

Videos

  • Click HERE for forms and filing checklist for cases ​with minor children      
    ​
    ​
  • Click HERE for forms and filing checklist for cases without minor children​
Part 2, Stipulated with Minors
Part 2, Stipulated WITHOUT Minors

Option 3:

FILING JOINTLY, AND SPOUSES HAVE AN AGREEMENT
  • Used when both spouses filed the first part of the case jointly and agree on all issues.  Both spouses need to sign all of the paperwork for the agreement.
  • Do not use these forms and videos if you filed separately at first and now have an agreement.  You need to file "Stipulated" (See above).

Forms & Filing Directions

Videos

  • Click HERE for forms and filing checklist for cases with minor children     
    ​
  • Click HERE for forms and filing checklist for cases without minor children
Part 2, Joint with Minors
Part 2, Joint WITHOUT Minors

Option 4:

FILING SEPARATELY, BUT HAD TO SERVE BY PUBLISHING NOTICE
​IN A NEWSPAPER
  • Used when the non-filing spouse cannot be found and service happened by publishing notice in a newspaper. 
  • The filing spouse must have an Affidavit of Non-service, an Affidavit of Efforts to Serve, Proof of Publication in a Newspaper, and an Affidavit of Mailing by Certified Mail.  
  • Legal advice is encouraged before publishing, as it should be a last resort!  See more information HERE.

Forms & Filing Directions

Videos

  • Click HERE for forms and filing checklist for cases with minor children    
    ​
  • Click HERE for forms and filing checklist for cases without minor children
Part 2, Publication with Minors
Part 2, Publication WITHOUT Minors
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  • About Us
    • Mission & History
    • Staff
    • Annual Reports
  • Our Partners
    • School Partners
    • Law Firm Partners
  • Services, Hours, & Location
    • Using Zoom
    • Online Resources
    • How To Complete Family Forms Videos
  • 2025 Run for Justice
  • Mobile Legal Clinic
  • Landlord - Tenant Resources
    • Early Resolution Mediation Program
  • Donate
  • Careers