A dissolution of marriage or divorce is filed in the Family Court Division of Circuit Court. While there are not AOC forms available for use when filing for dissolution of marriage, the Ky Access to Justice Commission has created a guided interview process that will print out forms. These forms are ONLY available for cases where there are no minor children. You can find the process here.
There is a filing fee. There is an additional fee for service of process depending on the service method you choose.
When filing for dissolution you must follow the local Family Court Rules of Procedure and Practice.
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It is required that a Vital Statistics Form VS-300 is presented upon filing for dissolution. The following are Vital Statistics requirements:
• Signature must be in black or blue.
• All information must be typed.
• All blocks must be completed except block 17 and the bottom portion. These areas are for clerk use only.
• No white out or stray marks.
VS-300 FORM
For more information on VS -300 including instructions visit Ky Vital Statistics website here.
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For information regarding Legal Aid of the Bluegrass divorce assistance.
You may find this link helpful:
Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Child Support Enforcement
Additional Forms
Appointment of Warning Order Attorney
Simplified Disclosure Statement
Affidavit of No Change in Circumstances
Finding of Facts/Conclusions of Law
All cases also require a Civil Case Cover Sheet which can be found here.
***Reminder – Our office is prohibited from providing legal advice. You may contact the Northern Kentucky Bar Association (Lawyer Referral Service) @ (859) 781-1525 or for Civil Cases Legal Aid of the Bluegrass (Civil Legal Assistance) @ (859) 431-8200, or for Criminal Cases the Public Defender’s Office 1-833-385-6054 or contact a private attorney. There is also a FREE Legal Help Center on the 2nd floor of the Justice Center on Wednesdays from 11 am until 2 pm.