Divorce Papers (PDF) — uncontested · 50-state
Free uncontested divorce papers 50-state. Petition + MSA, no-fault CA Fam §2310, QDRO, IRS Form 8332. ESIGN 15 USC §7001. Beats LegalZoom $499, Rocket Lawyer.
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Uncontested vs contested screen
The first 3 Wizard questions decide whether you can DIY. Trigger conditions for an attorney referral: spouse disagreement on any term, minor children with disputed custody, domestic violence (VAWA 34 USC §12291 indicators), hidden…
Residency calculator
Most states require 6 months of residency before filing (California Family Code § 2320, Texas Family Code § 6.301). Some require 1 year (NY, NJ, MA, RI). Nevada is 6 weeks. The calculator confirms you qualify in your filing state.
No-fault vs fault grounds Wizard
All 50 states allow no-fault divorce (irreconcilable differences) — California codified it first under Family Code § 2310. 17 states still allow fault grounds (adultery, cruelty, desertion, imprisonment), which can affect alimony…
Community property vs equitable distribution
9 community-property states split marital assets 50/50 : Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin. The other 41 use equitable distribution (fair, not always equal).…
Child support state-guideline calculator
Built on each state’s child-support guidelines under the federal Child Support Enforcement Act (42 U.S.C. § 651). Income shares model (40 states) or percentage of obligor income (10 states) — calculator picks the right formula.
Parenting plan template
Legal custody (decision-making), physical custody (residence), holiday and vacation schedule, communication rules, relocation clauses. Aligned with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).
AI auto-fills your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage + Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) + Financial Affidavit + Parenting Plan from a 30-second brief — covers no-fault grounds in all 50 states + DC (CA Family Code §2310 codified the first no-fault statute in 1969, NY became the 50th in 2010 under DRL §170(7)), residency calculator (TX Fam Code §6.301 = 6 months, NV NRS §125.020 = 6 weeks shortest in the US, NY DRL §230 = 1 year), uncontested vs contested screen, QDRO retirement-split language under ERISA 29 USC §1056(d)(3) for 401(k)/403(b)/pension division, and IRS Form 8332 (Release of Claim to Exemption for Child of Divorced or Separated Parents) for the child-tax-credit allocation under IRC §152(e). Community-property states (AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI) split marital assets 50/50; the other 41 use equitable distribution under each state's domestic-relations code. UCCJEA-compliant parenting plan, ICWA 25 USC §1903 screening for tribal-child cases, FRCP Rule 26(a)(1) initial-disclosure financial affidavit. ESIGN Act 15 USC §7001 + UETA signed (admissible in family court under FRE 902(11)), Hetzner Falkenstein EU hosting under EU-US Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001:2022 certified, AES-256 at rest. Beats LegalZoom Divorce Online $499 flat-fee, Rocket Lawyer Premium $39.99/mo, NOLO DIY $34.99 e-book — unlimited free use with a watermark and 0 AI Deep Detect, $8.99/mo Start for 8 AI Deep Detect/month. Contested cases (custody fight, hidden assets, domestic violence under VAWA 34 USC §12291, business valuations) get an attorney referral.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I really get divorced without a lawyer ?+
Yes if your divorce is uncontested under your state's domestic-relations code: both spouses agree on grounds (no-fault — irreconcilable differences, CA Fam Code §2310), property division (community property in 9 states / equitable distribution in 41), spousal and child support per state guidelines, and a parenting plan that complies with UCCJEA (28 USC §1738A). Pro se rates run 30-40% of all US divorce filings (Federal Judicial Center 2023 data). Hire a family-law attorney if any of these flags fire: hidden assets / forensic accounting needed, business valuation, military pension under USFSPA (10 USC §1408), 401(k)/pension QDRO above $100K, domestic violence (VAWA 34 USC §12291), high-asset estate over $1M, or international child-relocation under the Hague Convention. Cost comparison: LegalZoom Divorce Online charges $499-$799 flat-fee plus state filing ($100 MS — $435 CA), Rocket Lawyer Premium $39.99/mo bundles document + attorney call, NOLO Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce e-book is $34.99, and a typical contested attorney retainer is $5,000-$20,000 (American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2024). iFillPDF runs the triage + paperwork unlimited free use with a watermark and 0 AI Deep Detect, $8.99/mo Start thereafter.
How long do I need to live in the state before filing ?+
Most states require 6 months : California, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Georgia. New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island require 1 year. Nevada requires only 6 weeks (the shortest in the US). The Wizard verifies your residency before generating papers.
What is the difference between no-fault and fault divorce ?+
No-fault divorce cites "irreconcilable differences" or "irretrievable breakdown" — no need to prove wrongdoing. All 50 states allow it. Fault divorce (still available in 17 states including New York, Texas, Virginia) cites adultery, cruelty, desertion, or imprisonment, which can influence alimony and property division.
How is property divided ?+
In 9 community-property states (AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI), marital property acquired during the marriage is split 50/50. In the other 41 equitable-distribution states, courts divide property fairly based on contributions, earning capacity, and length of marriage — which is not always 50/50.
How is child support calculated ?+
Each state has its own guidelines under the federal Child Support Enforcement Act (42 U.S.C. § 651). 40 states use the income-shares model (combined parental income, prorated). 10 states use percentage of the obligor’s income (Texas, Wisconsin, Mississippi). The Wizard runs your numbers.
Do I need to file in court ?+
Yes. The papers we generate (Petition for Dissolution of Marriage + Marital Settlement Agreement + financial disclosures) must be filed with your local family court or superior court. Filing fees range from $100 (Mississippi) to $435 (California). Indigent waivers are available in every state.
Is this a substitute for a lawyer?+
No. iFillPDF generates a compliant PDF based on the inputs you provide, but we are not a law firm and we do not provide legal advice. For contested cases, complex fact patterns, or jurisdictions with unusual procedure, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Is it really free?+
Yes — unlimited free use with a watermark and 0 AI Deep Detect, then $8.99/mo Start for 8 AI Deep Detect/month and unlimited e-signatures. No credit card required for the free plan.
Is my data safe?+
Yes — files are stored in Frankfurt (EU), AES-256 at rest, deleted within 24 h. GDPR-compliant, never used to train third-party AI models.
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