Consumer & Business Legal Forms

Many legal matters do not need to involve complex courtroom battles and armies of attorneys. Instead, you may be able to resolve them by completing and submitting certain forms to a court or a government agency. These forms vary by state for certain issues, such as getting a divorce, adopting a child, or starting a business. In other situations, such as applying for a patent or a visa, the US government provides standard sets of forms and guidelines.

We have compiled surveys of forms for many common legal matters. These resources provide basic information on the legal requirements that apply to each topic, as well as links to the relevant forms. The majority of the forms are available for free through government or non-profit sites. This page will be updated as more forms surveys are completed.

Consumer Forms
  • Divorce Forms - These forms can be used to get an uncontested divorce when your spouse and you agree on all the major issues.
  • Alimony Forms - These forms can be used during or after a divorce to request or respond to a request for spousal support, or to modify or terminate a support obligation.
  • Child Custody Forms - These forms can be used to set up child custody arrangements, including parenting plans and decision-making responsibilities.
  • Child Support Forms - These forms can be used to file or respond to a petition for child support, modify a child support order, or enforce a child support obligation.
  • Paternity Forms - These forms can be used to establish the legal father of a child, potentially laying the foundation for child support and child custody while providing the child with valuable rights.
  • Adoption Forms - These forms can be used to bring a new child into your family or to formalize your relationship with a stepchild.
  • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Forms - These forms can be used to pursue protection for people who have experienced abuse by certain family or household members, or to respond to petitions for protection.
  • Wills Forms - These forms can be used to draft a last will and testament that distributes your property according to your wishes so that your loved ones are protected.
  • Advance Directives and Living Wills Forms - These forms can be used to set forth medical and end-of-life decisions.
  • Guardianship Forms - These forms can be used to designate a guardian for a child or an incapacitated adult.
  • Name Change Forms - These forms can be used to change the name of a child or adult.
  • Real Estate Forms - Buying or selling a home is a major event, and carefully drafting forms such as purchase and sale agreements or seller disclosures can protect your interests.
  • Eviction Forms - These forms can be used to file or respond to an eviction lawsuit based on non-payment of rent, a lease violation, illegal conduct, or other grounds.
  • Bankruptcy Forms - These forms can be used to file for bankruptcy, a process that varies depending on whether a debtor is filing under Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or Chapter 11.
  • Expungement Forms - These forms can be used to clean or seal a criminal record, potentially leading to restored civil rights, improved employment opportunities, and other benefits.
  • Small Claims Forms - These forms can be used to file or answer a claim in small claims court, which can be a cheaper, faster alternative to formal litigation for minor disputes.
  • Immigration Applications and Forms - These materials can be used to apply for immigrant and non-immigrant visas, citizenship, and other immigration statuses.
Business Forms