I donu2019t know why you think you want a divorce, but every married couple will be forced to deal with difficulties and many will face the decision to stay married or to divorce. ... You may be surprised to learn that most unhappy marriages become happy again if couples can stick it out. While some divorces are necessary, many marriages can be repaired. I admit I didnu2019t stay and stick it out after 26 yrs. of marriage. I should have for my 2 kids.If you are the petitioner and you are beginning the divorce process:You will need to download and complete the Petitionu2014Marriage (Family Law Form FL-100), the Summons (Family Law Form FL-110), and Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law Form FL-115).If you have children under the age of 18 with your spouse, you should also complete the Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (Family Law Form FL-105/GC-120), the Child Custody and Visitation Application Attachment (optional Family Law Form FL-311), and the Property Declaration (optional Family Law Form FL-160).Do not sign any declarations or sworn statements unless and until you're in the presence of a notary.If you're the respondent and you've been served with the petitioner's initial divorce papers:Complete the Responseu2014Marriage (Family Law Form FL-120) and either Proof of Personal Service (Family Law Form FL-330) or Proof of Service by Mail (Family Law Form FL-335), depending on how you plan to serve the response. If you have children under the age of 18 with the petitioner, also complete the Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (Family Form FL-105/GC-120) and the Child Custody and Visitation Application Attachment (optional Family Form FL-311).Don't sign any declarations or sworn statements unless you're with a notary.