Step One: Filing the Notice to Defend, Complaint, and Verification (Form 1)
The divorce process begins when you file a “Complaint.” Two forms must accompany the Complaint: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights” should be attached at the top, and the “Verification” at the bottom. These forms are filed at the office where legal pleadings are submitted. A filing fee must be paid to this office, unless you have been granted permission to proceed In Forma Pauperis, in which case the request is submitted with the Complaint. The caption at the top of these forms will include the county name, your name, your spouse’s name, and the docket number assigned by the filing office. This caption must appear exactly the same on all documents filed throughout your case. Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is an experienced attorney who assists clients at every step of the divorce process. If you search for “divorce lawyer near me,” you’ll find Divorce Lawyer R. Badet, who charges a flat fee of $599 for simple divorces.