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Arkansas divorce form
Download the Arkansas no-fault complaint for divorce packet for an uncontested divorce without minor children. Instant secure access with the packet documents listed below.
A filing packet built around the Complaint for Divorce used to open an uncontested no-fault case in Arkansas.
Everything needed to open an uncontested no-fault divorce in Arkansas: the complaint for divorce plus the supporting filing documents listed below.
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About this form
This is a no-fault divorce form for use within the State of Arkansas (COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE). Most courts will require that this form be completed and filed along with a Marital Settlement Agreement. Please note that in Paragraph 5 (Grounds for Divorce), the Petitioner will need to specify grounds for divorce that are recognized as valid within the State of Arkansas. Arkansas law recognizes only the following grounds as sufficient for granting a no-fault divorce: Voluntarily living separately without cohabitation for 18 months
Arkansas requires at least 60 days of state residency before filing, and the court cannot grant the divorce until at least 30 days after the complaint is filed (Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-307). The FAQ below covers the details.
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COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF _____________________, ARKANSAS
| In re: the Marriage of _______________________________ Petitioner and _______________________________ Respondent |
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The Petitioner, _______________________________, respectfully declares the following:
1. Petitioner's Residence: Petitioner resides at ____________________________________________________________________ [insert Petitioner's address] and has been a resident of the State of Arkansas for _________ [insert period of residence in months and years].
2. Respondent's Residence: Respondent resides at ____________________________________________________________________ [insert Respondent's address] and has been a resident of the State of Arkansas for _________ [insert period of residence in months and years].
3. Marriage: On ______________________, _____, in __________________ (city), __________________ (county), __________________ (state), the Petitioner and Respondent married. An official copy of the marriage license is attached to this COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE.
4. Jurisdiction: This Court is that of proper jurisdiction to hear this cause. The Respondent has agreed to file an Affidavit of Consent in this cause. Neither the Petitioner or Respondent has been involved in any litigation or other proceeding involving the other party in this or any other jurisdiction with respect to their marriage or any other domestic matter.
5. Grounds for No-Fault: Petitioner wishes a dissolution of marriage with Respondent based on the following grounds:
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[Note: This paragraph must describe sufficient legal basis for divorce as recognized by the laws of the State of Arkansas. Sufficient basis for a no-fault divorce within Arkansas is limited to the following: Voluntarily living separately without cohabitation for 18 months
6. Marital Settlement Agreement: Petitioner and Respondent ___________ have (copy attached) ___________ have not entered into a Marital Settlement Agreement.
7. Other Declarations:
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NOW, THEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the court order a DECREE OF DIVORCE and such further relief as Petitioner may have requested herein.
Verification
I, ______________________________________________[name of Petitioner], affirm under penalty of perjury that I am the Petitioner in the foregoing COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE and that all statements in this Petition are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I have filed this Complaint in good faith and have not colluded with anyone in relation to it.
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_____________________________________________ Petitioner's Address, Line 1 _____________________________________________ |
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| Petitioner's Address, Line 2 |
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this ____ day of __________________, 20_____.
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Notary
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF _____________________, ARKANSAS
| In re: the Marriage of _______________________________ Petitioner and _______________________________ Respondent |
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1. A COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE was filed between Petitioner and Respondent on the _________ day of __________________, 20____.
2. The marriage between Petitioner and Respondent is irretrievably broken and efforts at reconciliation have failed.
3. I, _______________________________, have received a copy of the COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE, and I have read it thoroughly and understand it. I do not wish to contest this proceeding. I do not object to the declarations made in the COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE. I do hereby consent to the relief requested in therein and to the entry of a DECREE OF DIVORCE dissolving and forever terminating the marriage between Petitioner and Respondent. I consent that the court may hear this cause on any day convenient to the court without further notice to me. I further consent that the court may enter any order granting any and all the relief sought in the COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE.
4. I waive any and all rights I may have to a motion for a new trial, a record testimony, findings of fact and conclusions of law, notice of trial, a notice of entry of a DECREE OF DIVORCE and my right to appeal. I do not waive any future rights I may have to the modification of any judgment or decree in relation to this cause.
5. I affirm under penalty of perjury that all statements in this Affidavit of Consent are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I have filed this Affidavit of Consent in good faith and have not colluded with anyone in relation to it, nor have I been subject to any force or duress in signing it.
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_____________________________________________ Address, Line 1 _____________________________________________ |
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STATE OF ARKANSAS
COUNTY OF ________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this ____ day of __________________, 20_____.
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Notary
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The 1 packet documents listed on this page are included, delivered in PDF format. The packet centers on the Complaint for Divorce that opens an uncontested no-fault case, plus the supporting filing documents and reference materials shown above.
Arkansas requires that either spouse has lived in the state for at least 60 days before filing, and that one spouse has been an Arkansas resident for three full months before the final decree is granted (Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-307(a)(1)(A)). Residency must be proved, so check with your circuit clerk if you have recently moved.
Arkansas's no-fault ground is living separate and apart for eighteen continuous months without cohabitation — once that period is shown, the court grants the divorce at either spouse's request, regardless of whose idea the separation was (Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-301(b)(5)). The complaint in this packet includes the eighteen-month separation ground.
Arkansas courts cannot grant a divorce until at least 30 days after the complaint is filed (Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-307(a)(1)(B)). Uncontested cases often finalize shortly after that period, but court schedules vary by county.
No. This packet is built for uncontested divorces where both spouses cooperate. If your spouse will contest the case or cannot be located, consult an Arkansas attorney about service and contested procedures.
No. ILRG provides self-help legal forms and information, not legal advice. Consult an Arkansas attorney if you have significant property, retirement accounts, business interests, safety concerns, or any disagreement about terms.