If you and the Defendant agree on all issues in the divorce AND the Defendant filed an Answer or Answer and Counterclaim, complete the following:
Remember: Take an original and two copies of each document to file with the Clerk’s office. You will need to send a copy of any filed document to the Defendant unless otherwise stated below.
1. Affidavit for Divorce Without Appearance of Parties
2. Decree of Divorce: Take an original and two (2) copies of the Decree of Divorce for filing with the Clerk and two (2) addressed, stamped envelopes (one addressed to you and one to the Defendant with enough postage to cover the cost of mailing the Decree of Divorce to you and the Defendant).
3. Complete and file any additional documents required by your Court. Ask the Clerk if additional forms are required before your Decree of Divorce will be entered.
4. Take an original and two (2) copies of each of the above documents for filing with the Clerk and two (2) addressed, stamped envelopes (one addressed to you and one addressed to the Defendant with enough postage to cover the cost of mailing theDecree of Divorce to you and the Defendant. A copy of any documents you file (other than the Decree of Divorce) must be sent to the Defendant on the date that you filled out on the Certificate of Service on each document.
If a hearing is not required by your Court, the Clerk will mail you a copy of your Decree of Divorce if accepted by the Court.
If a hearing is required by your Court, follow the next steps:
5. If your Court requires a hearing before entering a Decree of Divorce, then you will also need to file and do the following:
- Request for Setting
- Order Setting Hearing
- Two (2) addressed, stamped envelopes for you and the Defendant so the Court can send you each a copy of the Order Setting Hearing.
- Attend the Hearing. NOTE: Additional information on the Evidence to be presented at the hearing can be found in the packet the packet of forms for Divorce (No Minor Children) - Plaintiff. As a reminder, the packet can be purchased at the Clerk of the District Court in every Wyoming County. The packet and forms are also available through the Self-Help Resources on the Wyoming Judicial Branch website.
Your divorce is final when the Decree of Divorce has been signed by the Judge and filed by the Clerk.