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FM-DivB-601Legal-aid form

Default Divorce with Children Prove-Up Affidavit

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This form is a sworn statement used to finalize a divorce when the other person has not responded to the case. It asks the court to approve the divorce and includes details about the marriage, children, and agreements on custody and support.

The court describes it as: Submit this sworn affidavit to finalize a default divorce with children. Use only if consistent with your facts.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when one person has already filed for divorce and the other person has not filed an answer or any documents in the case.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form asks the person filing the affidavit to state that the facts are within their personal knowledge and are true and correct.
What information does this form collect about the children?
It asks for the names, sex, and dates of birth for children under 18, and also has sections to note if paternity has been established by court order or other means.
Does this form cover property division?
It includes a section where the filer states that a final decree divides the property and debts and that the terms are fair.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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