North Dakota Divorce Forms & Papers

The spouse filing for divorce must be a resident of North Dakota for at least six months prior to the entry of the final divorce. The divorce must be filed in the county where the defendant resides if the defendant is a resident of North Dakota. If the defendant is not a resident, the divorce may be filed for in any county that the plaintiff designates in the complaint. [North Dakota Century Code; Volume 3A, Chapters 14-0517 and 28-04-05].Separation agreements are specifically authorized by statute. [North Dakota Century Code; Volume 3A, Chapter 1407-07). For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

The only no-fault ground for divorce in North Dakota is: Irreconcilable differences. [North Dakota Century Code; Volume 3A, Chapter 14-05-03).

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NORTH DAKOTA

Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF, IN THE DISTRICT COURT, - JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE
Use the word "County" here.

For detailed divorce laws in North Dakota state, please see North Dakota Divorce Laws page.

Free North Dakota Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

North Dakota Divorce Instructions

North Dakota Divoce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

Forms & Doccoments

North Dakota Divorce Court Forms