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2026 edition • USVI Superior Court Filing RoadmapUS Virgin Islands Uncontested Divorce Kit
File your Complaint for Divorce in St. Thomas/St. John or St. Croix once you've established the USVI's 6-week residency rule — without a lawyer.
- Complaint for Divorce, Affidavit of Plaintiff & Marital Settlement Agreement templates
- Line-by-line guide to the Superior Court’s own Certificate of Divorce
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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Do You Qualify for an Uncontested Filing?
The Superior Court has real residency, evidentiary, and service rules. Check below to see if you can file yourself.
Use this kit if:
- You've lived in the USVI continuously and uninterruptedly for at least 6 weeks immediately before filing, and intend to remain domiciled here.
- You can show the court your marriage has broken down to the point the objects of matrimony are destroyed, with no reasonable likelihood of reconciliation.
- You both agree on property and debt division and are willing to sign a Marital Settlement Agreement.
- Your spouse will sign an Acceptance of Service, or can be formally served without dispute.
Talk to a lawyer if:
- You haven't lived in the USVI for 6 continuous weeks, or your domicile is genuinely in question.
- Your spouse contests the divorce, refuses to be served, or can't be located.
- You have minor children together — custody and child support involve separate law and filings.
- You have real property, retirement accounts, a business interest, or a domestic-violence situation to address.
There's No "Irreconcilable Differences" Box to Check
16 V.I.C. § 104 sets a specific evidentiary standard — not a label either spouse simply agrees to.
A breakdown the court must find
The court must be satisfied from the evidence that the marriage relationship has broken down "to the extent that the legitimate objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved." Both spouses agreeing helps — but the court still has to make this finding.
What the 6-week rule really does
Six continuous weeks of USVI residence immediately before filing is "presumptive proof of domicile" under § 106 — it gives the court jurisdiction. It doesn't waive the evidentiary standard above, and it isn't proof the court must accept if your residency is disputed.
We can't promise your specific outcome or timeline — no honest DIY product can. Our roadmap shows you how to present your residency and grounds evidence correctly, since incomplete paperwork is what actually causes delays and rejections.
Why Choose a USVI Filing Kit?
The Superior Court's Family Division handles divorce, custody, and support matters across two divisions. Our kit helps you assemble the correct paperwork for an agreed, no-minor-children case the first time, so you're not stuck refiling.
Save Thousands
You do the filing yourself and keep the difference between a lawyer's fee and a one-time kit price — see the breakdown alongside.
The Real Certificate of Divorce, Explained
The Superior Court's own Certificate of Divorce asks for both spouses' addresses, birth details, SSNs, and custody information. We walk you through it field by field so nothing gets rejected for a missing entry.
Your Total Out-of-Pocket
*Superior Court fee schedule lists $75 for a Divorce Complaint and $10 for a Divorce Decree ($85 total); add $50 for Service of Summons if you use the court's service process instead of a signed Acceptance of Service. Notarization and copy costs can add more. Confirm your current fees with the Superior Court Clerk before filing. Attorney figure is an illustrative estimate, not a quote.
What's Inside the Kit
A plain-English guide to the real USVI uncontested-divorce filing packet.
Residency & Grounds Guide
A detailed guide to establishing and documenting your 6-week residency, and to presenting evidence that meets the actual marriage-breakdown standard the court applies.
Core Filing Packet
The documents an agreed, no-children case needs, plus guidance on the court's own form:
Filing & Division Checklist
A checklist for confirming which division — St. Thomas/St. John or St. Croix — you file in, and what to double-check with the Clerk before you submit.
What this kit does not include
- Cases involving minor children — custody and child support require separate filings under different law
- Real property, retirement accounts, business interests, or other complex asset division
- Legal advice on a specific dispute, or representation in a contested proceeding
- A guarantee that your spouse will accept service, that a hearing will be brief or waived, or that your case finalizes on any particular day
- Your Superior Court's $85–$135 typical filing/decree/service costs — all separate from our $129 price
- Coverage for domestic-violence situations, an uncooperative or out-of-territory spouse who can't be located, or disputed terms — those need a different approach and often an attorney
PlainDivorce is a private publisher, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. The Judiciary provides its own current forms, including the official Certificate of Divorce; using our guide does not certify any document as court-approved or guarantee it is legally sufficient for your case. Always confirm current requirements with your division's Family Division Clerk before filing.
A plain-English companion to the Superior Court's own resources, for filing in the St. Thomas/St. John or St. Croix Family Division.
How It Works
A roadmap to your Decree — not a promised timeline, since your division's own scheduling and case facts both affect how long it takes.
Establish Residency & File
Once you've completed 6 continuous weeks of USVI residence, file your Complaint for Divorce and Affidavit of Plaintiff with the correct division's Family Division.
Serve & Settle
Your spouse signs an Acceptance of Service, or is formally served (proof of service must generally be filed within 120 days). Both sign the Marital Settlement Agreement.
Court Reviews the Evidence
The court evaluates your residency and marriage-breakdown evidence and schedules a hearing. This step is not automatic or instant — it's where the judge does the actual review.
Decree & Certificate
If satisfied, the judge signs the Decree of Divorce, which becomes operative once entered. The Superior Court's Certificate of Divorce is then completed for vital-records purposes.
Simple Pricing vs. Lawyer Fees
| Feature | PlainDivorce Kit | Typical Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | $129 | $2,500+ |
| Process Control | You set the pace (DIY) | Lawyer's schedule |
| Includes Forms? | Yes (Complaint, Affidavit, Service & more) | Yes |
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If Your Case Isn't Eligible, You Get Your Money Back
If you buy the kit and then discover you have minor children together, own real property or a retirement account, need a business valued, your spouse won't cooperate with service, there's a domestic-violence situation, or another circumstance this kit isn't built for, email us within 30 days and we will refund you in full. We would rather lose the sale than have you file something that doesn't fit your situation.
Refunds are handled by our support team. See our Terms of Use for full details.
What Our Clients Say
Real stories from people who used PlainDivorce to complete their own filing.
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“Great service. Saved me a ton of money and headache.”
Freya P.
Christiansted
“I'm not good with paperwork, but this was foolproof. Easy to navigate.”
Evelyn L.
Christiansted
“The guide to the Certificate of Divorce alone was worth it — I would have missed fields otherwise.”
Nadia I.
Christiansted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actual legal ground for divorce in the USVI?
Under 16 V.I.C. § 104, the court must be satisfied the marriage relationship has broken down "to the extent that the legitimate objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved." There is no separate "irreconcilable differences" checkbox — both spouses agreeing is strong evidence, but the court still has to make this finding.
What does the 6-week residency rule actually guarantee?
Six continuous weeks of USVI residence immediately before filing is "presumptive proof of domicile" under § 106 — it establishes the court's jurisdiction. It doesn't waive the marriage-breakdown standard above, and it isn't a guarantee the court must grant a decree.
What if my spouse won't sign an Acceptance of Service?
You'll need to complete formal service another permitted way and file proof of it, generally within 120 days of filing. An unsigned Acceptance doesn't automatically make the case contested, but informal cooperation alone isn't a substitute for a properly executed and filed service document.
What is the Certificate of Divorce, and is it the same as our Decree?
No — they're different documents. The Decree of Divorce is the judge's order ending the marriage. The Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage or Annulment is the Superior Court's own separate vital-records form, collecting both spouses' names, addresses, birth details, SSNs, marriage information, and custody details. We guide you through completing it correctly.
What does it cost to file, beyond the kit price?
The Superior Court's fee schedule lists $75 for a Divorce Complaint and $10 for a Divorce Decree ($85 total); add $50 for Service of Summons if you don't get a signed Acceptance of Service. These go to the court, not to us. Confirm current fees with your division's Clerk before filing.
Which division do I file in?
You file in the Family Division covering where you reside: the St. Thomas/St. John Division or the St. Croix Division of the Superior Court.
Is this an official, court-issued kit?
No. The Superior Court and the Judiciary provide their own current forms, including the official Certificate of Divorce. Our kit is a private, independently written guide to completing the real filing packet; it is not issued, approved, or endorsed by the USVI courts.
What if it turns out my case isn't right for this kit?
Email support within 30 days and we will refund you in full. See our Terms of Use for details. We are not a law firm, cannot give legal advice, and cannot appear or file on your behalf — you file with the court yourself.
Important Legal Disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands or the Judiciary of the U.S. Virgin Islands. We do not provide legal advice, do not represent you in court, and no attorney-client relationship is created by using this site or the kit. The US Virgin Islands Uncontested Divorce Kit is a self-help information product explaining the USVI's own domestic-relations statutes and court forms; it is not a certification that any document or process is court-approved for your specific case.
We do not guarantee that your spouse will accept or cooperate with service, that a hearing will be brief or waived, that a judge will enter your decree as submitted, or that your case will finalize within any particular timeframe. Superior Court fees ($75 Complaint, $10 Decree, $50 Service of Summons, subject to change) are separate from, and not included in, our $129 price; you are responsible for verifying current requirements and fees with your division's Family Division Clerk before filing. This kit does not cover cases involving minor children, real property, retirement account division, or business interests.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, coercion, or feel unsafe, do not rely on a self-help filing in place of legal advice or protective measures. Contact a family law attorney or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Content last reviewed: September 2026.