6. AFFIDAVIT OF PLAINTIFF (Form UD-6):
Field 1: Insert the county in which you are bringing the action.
Field 2: Print the Plaintiff's name.
Field 3: Insert the index number for the action.
Field 4: Print the Defendant's name.
Field 5: Insert the state and county where Plaintiff signed this document.
Field 6: Insert the Plaintiff's name.
Field 7: Print where the Plaintiff resides, the Defendant resides and their social security
numbers.
Field 8: Address the residency requirements as explained on page two of this
instruction booklet by checking the appropriate box or boxes.
Field 9: Insert the date the parties were married and the city, town or village; the
county; and the state where they were married. Strike the italicized word "not" in the following sentence if the parties were married by a clergyman, minister
or by a leader of the Society for Ethical Culture.
Field 10: If the word "not" is deleted, you must check one of the three options.
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[Do not complete Fields 11-13 if there are no children of the marriage (see page 7)]
Field 11: List the number and names (if any) of the children of the marriage, their social
security numbers, their dates of birth and the present address of each child as
well as any other addresses they may have had for the previous five (5) year
time period. You must also list the name and present address of the person that
each child has lived with for the past five (5) years.
Field 12: Check the boxes as appropriate. If you check "yes", you must attach a statement
explaining the circumstances, and if a Family Court order was issued, you must
provide the court with a copy.
Field 13: Fill in the required information about Plaintiff's and Defendant's insurance
coverage. Make sure to include the type of coverage, such as medical, dental or
optical coverage. If either party has more than one insurance plan, you must list
the additional coverage. Check the not applicable box if child support is not an
issue or if there is no health insurance available to either party for the benefit of
the child(ren) of the marriage.
Field 14: List the grounds for divorce, filling in any relevant facts to prove the grounds
alleged. Refer to Grounds for Divorce on pages 2 through 5 of these
instructions. See the bottom of the Summons With Notice (Form UD-1), which
lists the different grounds for divorce, or if you filed a Summons and Verified
Complaint, refer to paragraph 12 of the Complaint.
Field 15: List any additional relief that you are requesting as "ancillary relief." Refer
back to p. 14 of these Instructions for the Summons with Notice and p.16 of
these Instructions for the Verified Complaint forms. If you are waiving the
distribution of marital property or if marital property is being distributed
pursuant to an agreement/stipulation, check the appropriate box. You should
also list any existing court orders (with the case/index/docket number) that you
want to be continued or any stipulations or agreements that you have made in
writing with the Defendant that you wish to become a part of the judgment.
Field 16: Check the appropriate box as to the Defendant's status in the military. Strike
the language that does not apply within the section that you choose.
Field 17: Strike the word "not" where appropriate.
Field 18: This section remains unchanged if there are no other matrimonial actions
pending and you are still married. If there are other matrimonial actions
pending, then you should seek legal assistance as noted in the Foreword.
Field 19: Leave this section unchanged if you have supplied a photograph of the
Defendant to the process server. Strike or delete it if you have not.
Field 20: Check the appropriate box or boxes. If you are not the custodial parent, check
Section 11A. If you are the custodial parent, check Section 11B and one of the
following four statements [boxes (1),(2),(3), or (4)]. One of the four statements
must be selected. If (1),(2) or (3) is selected in this Affidavit or in the Affidavit
of Defendant, then you must check "Applicable" on the opening sentence (Field
8) of Form UD-11 (Judgment of Divorce).
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Field 21: Insert the Plaintiff's and/or the Defendant's surname before the marriage if
different from the current surname.
Complete the rest of this section (D.R.L. §240 1 (a-1) Records Checking
Requirements) only if there are minor children of the marriage (see the definition on
page 7). Check the appropriate boxes and list any required information.
Field 22: The Plaintiff must sign the form before a notary public.