General Information...

You are able to obtain a Simple Dissolution of Marriage through the  Clerk of the Circuit Court's office.

Both parties must read this information so that each will understand the Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Procedures.

Both parties are required to be present when filing the forms and attending the final hearing before the Court.

Please understand that the Clerk's office can only supply this information and the necessary forms needed to obtain a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. The Clerk's office cannot advise you of your legal rights. The judge assigned to your case is also prohibited by law from giving you or your spouse any legal advice or assistance. The judge will not explain any legal consequences of using this Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Procedure. Therefore, do not ask the clerk or the judge for any recommendations or legal advice.

The fee to file a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage is $408.00.