Uncontested Divorce in Kentucky
A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in Kentucky. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.
Filing an Uncontested Divorce in Kentucky
The facts that shape a Kentucky divorce — confirmed with you during intake.
Where you file
Circuit Court (Family Court division in participating counties)
Residency requirement
One spouse must have lived in Kentucky for at least 180 days (6 months) before filing.
Court filing fee
$158 typical ($115-$200) — varies by county, passed through at cost
Waiting period
60-day waiting period during which the spouses must live separate and apart before the divorce can be finalized (living under the same roof qualifies as long as the spouses are not living as a married couple); this requirement cannot be waived.
Grounds
Kentucky allows no-fault divorce on the sole ground that the marriage is irretrievably broken, with no need to prove fault or blame.
Typical timeline
About 60 days minimum; most uncontested cases finalize in 2 to 3 months once the separation period and paperwork are complete.
Serving your spouse
Joint filing: Both parties agree. Solo filing: If you're the sole filer, your spouse must be served officially OR spouse may sign an Entry of Appearance and Waiver, which waives formal service.
Fee waiver
Available via In Forma Pauperis Motion
Common Kentucky Divorce Forms
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