Completing Form D 8-3: Decree Of Divorce (No Minor Children) (Page 2 of 9) in pdf

Husband’s possession, check the third box and list the property in the second section on

“Exhibit A” (Husband’s property).

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If there is specific property awarded to the Wife and the property is already in Wife’s

possession, check the fourth box and list the property in the second section on “Exhibit B”

(Wife’s property).

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If there is property awarded to the Husband that is still in the possession of the Wife, check

the third box and list the property in the third section on “Exhibit A” (Husband’s property).

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If there is property awarded to the Wife that is still in the possession of the Husband, check

the fourth box and list the property in the third section on “Exhibit B” (Wife’s property).

Note: The Decree of Divorce can be used to transfer titles or deeds; but only if the description of

the property is first listed in the Complaint or there is a Stipulation for Entry of Decree and the

property description is complete and accurate (example: for vehicles, all identifying information

on the title; for real property, a legal description of the property and not just the residential

address of the property).

If you have listed any property on “Exhibit A” or “Exhibit B”, the Exhibits must be attached to

every copy of the Decree of Divorce.

5. Debts

• If there are no unpaid debts, check the first box. or

• List each creditor Husband should pay; and/or

• List each creditor Wife should pay.

Note: If both of you are going to pay a part of the same debt, also put in the amount each of you

should pay.

6. Debts Incurred Since Separation

• If the Decree should order that each party will assume any debt incurred by them after the

separation date, check the box and write in the date you stopped living together.

7. Name Change.

If either party wants to stop using the last name of the spouse and go back to using their former last

name (any name legally used), fill in the name of the person wanting the name change and fill in the

former last name only. (Accurate spelling is very important.)

Leave the date blank. The judge will fill in the date when s/he signs the Decree of Divorce.

Clerk’s certificate of service: Fill in name, mailing address, city, state and zip code for Husband

and Wife. Leave the date blank. The clerk will fill it in when s/he signs the certificate.

Exhibits: If you have listed property on “Exhibits A” and/or “B”, they must also be attached to the

Decree.

Make two more copies of the Decree (total of 3) with all the Exhibits attached.

DECREE OF DIVORCE

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