Kentucky Divorce and Dissolution Resources
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A Kentucky divorce is filed in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court Division, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.
Kentucky's core family statutes live in the Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 403 - Dissolution of Marriage. In Kentucky, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.
Official Kentucky divorce resources
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Kentucky family law forms (official index) (Kentucky judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Kentucky family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://courts.ky.gov/forms
Kentucky court self-help resources (Kentucky courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Kentucky family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://kyjustice.org
KYeCourts eFiling (KY Administrative Office of the Courts): Kentucky has eFiling, but as of mid-2026 people without a lawyer can only e-file small claims cases. For family court papers you file on paper with your circuit court clerk's office. https://kcoj.kycourts.net/kyecourts/Login
Kentucky official filing information (Kentucky judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Kentucky and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.kycourts.gov/AOC/Information-and-Technology/Pages/File_Serve(eFiling).aspx
Kentucky financial affidavit and disclosure forms (kycourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Kentucky family cases ask both sides to complete. https://kycourts.gov/resources/legalforms/Pages/default.aspx
Kentucky mediation and dispute resolution (Kentucky judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Kentucky family case without a trial. https://courts.ky.gov/courtprograms/mediation
Verified official Kentucky divorce documents
These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, with children (AOC-252), form AOC-252 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Legal%20Forms/252.pdf
Response, Waiver and Notice (AOC-252.2), form AOC-252.2 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Legal%20Forms/252.2.pdf
Separation Agreement (AOC-252.4), form AOC-252.4 (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Legal%20Forms/252.4.pdf
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decree of Dissolution (AOC-252.6), form AOC-252.6 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Legal%20Forms/252.6.pdf
Motion to Submit for Entry of Decree of Dissolution (AOC-252.8), form AOC-252.8 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Legal%20Forms/252.8.pdf
Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage (AOC-250), form AOC-250 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Legal%20Forms/250.pdf
Official link data for Kentucky was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file for divorce in Kentucky?
In the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court Division that serves the county where you live. In Kentucky, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Kentucky?
Dissolution filing fee: ~$163. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Do I need a lawyer to file a Kentucky divorce?
No. Kentucky publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.