Separate Maintenance 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:
Complaints
Answer & Counterclaims
Reply to Counterclaim
Decrees
Joint Petitions
For information about how to fill out and file court forms, please read Basics of Court Forms and Filings.
You can learn about the legal requirements and process for separation by visiting the Separate Maintenance page of this website.
Separate Maintenance Complaints
All of the following forms are required to file a Complaint for Separate Maintenance:
Family Court Cover Sheet (pdf fillable)
Complaint for Separate Maintenance - No Children (pdf fillable)
OR Complaint for Separate Maintenance - With Children (pdf fillable)
Separate Maintenance Answers & Counterclaims
Answer to Complaint for Separate Maintenance (pdf fillable)
Answer & Counterclaim for Separate Maintenance - No Children (pdf fillable)
Answer & Counterclaim for Separate Maintenance - With Children (pdf fillable)
Reply to Counterclaim
Reply to Counterclaim (pdf fillable)
Separate Maintenance Decrees
Decree of Separate Maintenance – No Children (pdf)
Decree of Separate Maintenance – No Children (pdf fillable)
Decree of Separate Maintenance - With Children (pdf)
Decree of Separate Maintenance - With Children (pdf fillable)
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO GET A SEPARATE MAINTENANCE 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)
Separate Maintenance Joint Petitions
If both spouses are 100% in agreement to all terms (child custody, visitation, dividing property/debts, alimony, etc.), the spouses can file together for separate maintenance. Download one of the packets below and follow all of the included instructions. This is only for people who have not yet filed and are in full agreement.
Joint Petition for Separate Maintenance - no kids (pdf)
Joint Petition for Separate Maintenance - with kids (pdf)
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.
