Step One: Filing the Notice to Defend, Complaint, and Verification (Form 1).
The divorce process begins with the filing of a “Complaint.” You must also attach two forms to the Complaint: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights” at the top and the “Verification” at the bottom. The Complaint is filed with the office responsible for legal pleadings. A filing fee must be paid to this office unless you qualify for In Forma Pauperis status, in which case a request for this should be filed with your Complaint. The caption on these forms should include the county’s name, your name, your spouse’s name, and the docket number assigned by the office where the Complaint is filed. This caption must appear exactly the same on all documents filed in the case, regardless of who submits them. Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is a skilled attorney dedicated to assisting clients at every stage of the divorce process. His simple divorce services are available for a flat fee of $599.