Divorce / Annulment
Legal Information > Divorce in the District of Columbia
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Divorce Fact Sheet
Divorce is the legal way to end marriage. The spouse who begins the divorce process by filing papers in the court is the plaintiff; the other spouse is the defendant. A divorce is either contested or uncontested. Read More
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FAQ: Can I Get a Divorce in DC?
A summary of D.C.'s requirements to get a divorce. Read More
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Filing for Divorce
A practical guide to starting a divorce case. Read More
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Filing Proof of Service in a Divorce Case
Information about how to file "proof of service" after you have served your spouse with divorce papers. Read More
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General Information About the Court and Divorce Procedure
Basic information about where to go for a divorce. Read More
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Serving Divorce Papers If You Can't Locate Your Spouse Or If Your Spouse Is Evading Service
How to serve divorce papers if you don't know how to find your spouse. Read More
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Serving the Divorce Papers On Your Spouse
Information about how the law requires you to give the divorce papers to your spouse. Read More
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What If I Am Served With Divorce Papers?
Steps to take if your spouse has served you with divorce papers. Read More
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