Get state-specific Kentucky divorce papers online in minutes. File at the Circuit Court (Family Court Division) in Jefferson County. Flat fee starting at $89.99. Not a law firm.
Start My Louisville DivorceWaiting Period
60 days
Court Filing Fee
varies by county
Filing Court
Jefferson County Circuit Court (Family Court Division)
All documents are customized for Kentucky courts and Jefferson County filing requirements.
With-children package also includes: PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT ORDER, child support worksheet, visitation schedule.
| Cost Item | DivorceReady.online | Louisville Attorney |
|---|---|---|
| Document Preparation | $89.99 – $119.99 | Attorney fees vary by lawyer and case |
| Kentucky Court Filing Fee | varies by county | varies by county |
| Time to Complete Forms | About 30 min | Weeks of back-and-forth |
| Available 24/7 | ✓ Yes | ✗ Office hours only |
| Money-Back Guarantee | ✓ 30 days | ✗ Retainer non-refundable |
One of the parties must have been a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for at least 180 days before filing the Petition.
If you meet the state and county residency rules, Louisville residents generally file through the Circuit Court (Family Court Division) in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
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DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
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State-Specific Forms
Prepared for Kentucky court requirements.
Flat-Fee Packages
Document preparation for self-represented filers.
DivorceReady.online prepares all Kentucky-specific court forms for Jefferson County — including the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and all supporting documents — for a one-time flat fee.
Without Children
$89.99
Launch price - one-time flat fee
With Children
$119.99
Launch price - includes parenting plan
Residents of Louisville file for divorce at the Circuit Court (Family Court Division) in Jefferson County, Kentucky. You file in the county where you or your spouse currently resides.
Kentucky has a mandatory waiting period of 60 days. Once all paperwork is filed and the waiting period is satisfied, a judge will sign your final divorce decree. Court scheduling in Jefferson County will affect the total timeline.
No. If your divorce is uncontested — both spouses agree on all terms — you can file yourself (pro se / self-represented). DivorceReady.online prepares a state-specific self-help document package and filing checklist for eligible uncontested cases. Confirm current local requirements with Jefferson County before filing.
The court filing fee in Kentucky is approximately varies by county. DivorceReady.online charges a one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children) — no hidden fees, no subscriptions.
You will need the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE, a SEPARATION AGREEMENT, proof of residency, and the DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. If you have minor children, a PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT ORDER is also required. DivorceReady.online generates all of these documents automatically.
You can prepare all your divorce documents online with DivorceReady.online from your home in Louisville. You will still need to physically file the paperwork at the Circuit Court (Family Court Division) in Jefferson County and attend a final hearing — but our service handles all document preparation so you never need to visit an attorney's office.