Washington DC Divorce Forms & Papers

One of the spouses must have been a resident of Washington D.C. for 6 months immediately prior to filing for divorce. Military personnel are considered residents if they have been stationed in Washington D.C. for 6 months. [District of Columbia Code Annotated; Title 16, Chapter 9, Sections 902). For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

These are the grounds for no-fault divorce in the District of Columbia: 1) Mutual voluntary separation without cohabitation for 6 months; 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for I year. [District of Columbia Code Annotated; Title 16, Chapter 9, Sections 904, 905, 906].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBI1 - FAMILY DIVISION
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: FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE
Use the word "County" here.

For detailed divorce laws in Washington DC state, please see Washington DC Divorce Laws page.

Free Washington DC 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...".

Washington DC Divorce Instructions

Washington DC Divoce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

Forms & Doccoments

Washington DC Divorce Court Forms