Step One: The Notice to Defend, Complaint, and Verification (Form 1).
The divorce process begins with the filing of a “Complaint.” Two forms must be attached to the Complaint: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights” should be placed on top, and the “Verification” should be placed at the bottom. The Complaint must be filed with the office responsible for legal pleadings, and a filing fee is required unless you are approved to proceed In Forma Pauperis (in which case this request should accompany your Complaint). The caption at the top of these forms includes the county name, your name, your spouse’s name, and the docket number assigned to your case by the filing office. This caption must be consistent across all documents filed in the case, regardless of who submits them. Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is an experienced attorney dedicated to assisting clients throughout the divorce process. If you search for “divorce lawyer near me,” you’ll find Divorce Lawyer R. Badet, who charges just $599 for straightforward divorces.