Legal Separation Forms
You must have Adobe Reader (or above) to open and use the forms. "Pdf fillable" forms can be saved to your computer and then you can type in them. "Pdf" forms cannot be completed on your computer, but you can print and complete by hand.
To jump down to a group of forms, click one of these links:
Separation Complaints
Separation Answer & Counterclaims
Separation Reply to Counterclaim
Separation Decrees
For information about how to fill out and file court forms, please read Basics of Court Forms and Filings.
FYI!
You can learn about the legal requirements and process for separation by visiting the Separate Maintenance page of this website.
Separation Complaints
All of the following forms are required to file a Complaint for Separation:
Family Court Cover Sheet (pdf fillable)
Complaint for Separation - No Children (pdf fillable)
OR Complaint for Separation - With Children (pdf fillable)
Separation Answers & Counterclaims
Answer to Separation (pdf fillable)
Answer & Counterclaim for Separation - No Children (pdf fillable)
Answer & Counterclaim for Separation - With Children (pdf fillable)
Separation Reply to Counterclaim
Reply to Counterclaim (pdf fillable)
Separation Decrees
Decree of Separation – No Children (pdf)
Decree of Separation – No Children (pdf fillable)
Decree of Separation - With Children (pdf)
Decree of Separation - With Children (pdf fillable)
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO GET A SEPARATION DECREE WITHOUT A HEARING:
Affidavit of Resident Witness (pdf fillable)
Affidavit in Support of Request for Summary Disposition - With Kids (pdf fillable)
Affidavit in Support of Request for Summary Disposition - No Kids (pdf fillable)
Request for Summary Disposition (pdf fillable)
If you cannot find the form you are looking for, please check the Miscellaneous Forms page. If you are looking for motions or oppositions, you can find them on the Motions and Oppositions page.