You have deadlines. Missing them means the court only hears their side.
Texas calls custody cases SAPCRs. Divorce is called dissolution. Forms and local rules vary significantly by county.
Divorce & Dissolution
Original Petition for Divorce
Open a divorce case in Texas — property, children, support, and spousal maintenance.
Start Divorce PetitionProtective Orders
Application for Protective Order
Ask the court for a protective order — no contact, stay-away, or move-out provisions.
Start Protective OrderChildren, Custody & Possession
Child Support & Enforcement
Spousal Maintenance & Property
Termination, Adoption & Parental Status
Other Texas Filings
I was served — I need to respond or answer
Respond to a Divorce, SAPCR, or Custody Petition
You received an Original Petition. You have the right to file an Original Answer (and request a waiver or agreed decree when it fits). Deadlines matter.
Start Your AnswerRespond to a Protective Order
A temporary ex parte protective order was issued against you, or an application was filed. You can file a response before the hearing.
Respond to the Protective OrderMore response options (waiver, enforcement response, modification response) coming in the next pass.
You have deadlines. Missing them means the court only hears their side.
Florida requires a Parenting Plan in every case with minor children. Financial Affidavits are mandatory in all cases.
Divorce & Dissolution
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Open a divorce case in Florida — with or without children, property division, alimony, and parenting plan.
Start Dissolution Petition 12.901(b)(1)Simplified Dissolution
Joint petition for couples with no minor children, no alimony dispute, and agreed property division.
Start Simplified Dissolution 12.901(a)Protective Orders / Injunctions
Children, Parenting & Custody
Where do you want to start?
Something needs to change, and you're the one trying to make it happen. These tools walk you through each step. You can start, work through, and finish this without an attorney — but that's always your call.
Every field has a plain English explanation. Every form has a guided wizard. You don't need to know the law — you need to know what happened, and we'll help you say it clearly. Filling is always free. Printing requires a plan.
If there's any realistic path to agreement — even partial — it's usually better than letting a court decide. You know your situation better than a judge ever will.
Try Peace Path firstYou have deadlines. Missing them means the court only hears their side.
California uses Judicial Council forms. Every county has local rules — your courthouse may require additional attachments.
Request for Order
I need to ask the court for something
Custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, or enforcement of an existing order. This is how you open a hearing and tell the court what needs to change.
I was served — I need to respond
Someone filed an FL-300 against you. You have the right to respond before the hearing. Missing this deadline means the court only hears their side.
I need a restraining order
Protect yourself or your children from abuse, threats, or harassment. The court can issue a temporary order the same day you file.
A restraining order was filed against me
You have the right to respond before the hearing. This is your opportunity to tell your side before the court makes a decision that affects your life.
Emergency
I can't wait for a regular hearing
Something is happening right now that can't wait. Ex parte lets you ask the court to act immediately — use this when there is immediate danger or irreparable harm that won't survive a normal hearing schedule.
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