Form 2 - Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
The following numbers on these instructions correspond with the numbers in the arrowboxes
beginning on page 1 on the In Forma Pauperis form. Use the form with the arrowboxes to guide
you through filling out the blank form.
1. On Page 1 of 6, by arrowbox 1 write in the county in which you are filing your divorce.
See "Where do I File?" in the Introduction for more information about what county you
should file in.
2. On page 1, by arrowbox 2 write your name. Write your name exactly as you wrote it on
the other forms.
3. On page 1, by arrowbox 3 write your spouse's name. Write your spouse's name exactly as
you wrote it on the other forms.
4. Do not write anything by arrowbox 4. The Prothonotary's Office will write the docket
number for your divorce by arrowbox 4 at the time of filing.
Do not write anything else on Page 1 as it will be completed by the Court.
Complete the form by providing the information requested on pages 2 through 5. Remember to
answer each question.
5. On page 2, by arrowbox 5 write in the county in which you are filing your divorce.
Arrowbox 1 (page 1) and Arrowbox 5 should be the same.
6. On page 2, by arrowbox 6 write your name. Write your name exactly as you wrote it
on page 1 of this form.
7. On page 2, by arrowbox 7 write your spouse's name. Write your spouse's name exactly as
you wrote it on page 1 of this form.
8. On page 2, by arrowbox 8 do not write anything.
FILL IN ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION ON PAGES 2 THROUGH 5.
9. On page 6, by arrowbox 9 write the date on which you are completing this form.
10. On page 6, by arrowbox 10, after carefully reading the statements, sign your name on the
form.