Divorce petition

A document asking a court to grant a divorce and, where relevant, make orders concerning children, housing and finances. It differs from an informal settlement proposal.

Preparing your consultation

List requests about children, housing, maintenance and other finances separately. Flag inaccurate facts and identify supporting records. A response is not a personal letter to your former partner: focus on relevant facts and specific requests with legal advice.

Official source

Ley de Enjuiciamiento Civil, arts. 750, 753, 769 y 770 · BOE

Spanish law · Reviewed: 03/11/2026