How is a divorce started?

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ALABAMA

An action for divorce is commenced by either party filing a Complaint for divorce in the circuit court in the county in which the Defendant resides or the circuit court of the county where the parties resided when the separation occurred. If the Defendant is a non-resident, then the Complaint is filed in the circuit court of the county in which the Plaintiff resides. Rule 3, Alabama Rules of Court, and Alabama Code 30-2-4.

ALASKA

An action for dissolution of marriage is commenced by the filing of a Petition for Dissolution in the Superior Court. The Petitioner must also file a Case Description form with the Clerk of Court. Upon the filing of a Petition, the Clerk of Court issues a Summons which is considered notice to the Respondent that an action is being commenced and an Answer must be served and filed to the Petition. The Summons and Petition must be served personally on the Respondent. Service may also be made by registered or certified mail. Rule 90.1, Alaska Rules of Court.

ARIZONA

An action for dissolution of marriage may be started by either spouse and is commenced by one spouse filing a Petition for Dissolution with the Clerk of Superior Court. The clerk then issues a Summons which has been prepared by the Petitioner. The Summons and Petition must be personally served on the Respondent. The Summons and Petition must be served on the Respondent within 120 days ...

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