Taking advantage of what the District of Columbia Online Divorce Service has to offer is easy. You can begin today by establishing your account.

The service is not only affordable, but it is also the quickest way to start and finalize your divorce from the privacy of your home. Filing for divorce does not have to be expensive and it no longer has to be difficult.

If you have any questions about the District of Columbia service, please call us toll-free at 1-800-340-9221 or visit our customer support area.

Residency Requirements: 6 Months
Where to File: County in which the Plaintiff or Defendant resides
No-Fault Grounds: Mutual Voluntary Separation, Living Separate or Apart
Filing Spouse: Plaintiff
Non-Filing Spouse: Defendant
Court Title: In the Superior Court of the District of Columbia - Family Division
Waiting Period to Re-Marry: None

District of Columbia Filing Requirements

You or your spouse must meet the District of Columbia residency requirements for the Superior Court to have jurisdiction of your case. The requirements before filing your Complaint for Divorce (the document that inititaes your divorce) are as follows:

Either spouse must be a resident for at least 6 months prior to filing for a divorce. All active military members that are stationed in Washington D.C. are considered as residents as long as they have been stationed for at least 6 months.

In order to use this service, you and your spouse must agree (or eventually agree) on getting the divorce. Your spouse's participation is minimal, being he or she will only have to sign a few documents and return them to you for filing with the court.

District of Columbia Grounds for Divorce

The most common "uncontested" grounds for divorce in District of Columbia are:

1. Mutual voluntary separation without cohabitation for 6 months;

2. Living separate and apart without cohabitation for 1 year.

"Living separate and apart" may be accomplished under the same roof, if the spouses do not share bed or food.

District of Columbia Divorce Laws

All of your documents will be current according to District of Columbia statutes and will address over 100 issues. A few of these issues are; assets, property, current debts, future debts, insurances, retirement and pension accounts, spousal support/alimony, real estate, small businesses, tax filings, name changes, and professional fees. If you have children, our service will also address physical and legal custody arrangements, visitation schedules, child support, and health and medical coverage.

If you desire, you can visit the District of Columbia State Website for more information about District of Columbia divorce laws.

District of Columbia Documents

Affidavit of Corroborating Witness
Complaint for Divorce
Marital Settlement Agreement
Schedule for Visitation/Parenting Time of Minor Children
Financial Affidavit (Plaintiff)
Financial Affidavit (Defendant)
Affidavit of Appearance and Waiver of Rights
Affidavit Regarding the Children
Child Support Guidelines
Final Decree of Divorce