Court form number
UD-4 and UD-4a
What it does
Confirms you removed any religious barriers to your spouse remarrying. Required for religious-ceremony marriages unless the defendant signs UD-7.
Mistakes to avoid on this form
- Names, dates, or other details do not match across the papers (for example, a middle name on one form but not another, or different birth dates for the children).
- Corrections made to an affidavit after it was notarized. It must be redone and notarized again.
- Notarization problems: not notarized, notary's commission expired, not signed in front of the notary, or improper foreign notarization.
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Do you need the Sworn Statement (Barriers to Remarriage)?
Check your court’s current instructions to determine whether the Sworn Statement (Barriers to Remarriage) applies to your filing path. The required forms depend on the case, including children, requested orders and local requirements.
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