(1) To obtain a consent decree for a dissolution or legal separation, the summons and petition must have been served on the respondent, or the respondent must have accepted service, at least 60 days before the parties file the consent decree.

(2) To proceed with a consent decree for a dissolution of marriage, the parties must jointly file a consent decree that is substantially similar to Form 8, Rule 97.

(3) The assigned judge or commissioner must determine whether the parties have met the requirements for a consent decree.

(1) It must state the terms of the parties' agreement. For dissolution or legal separation decrees, if the parties agree to spousal maintenance, the consent decree, order, or judgment must include a proposed spousal maintenance order supported by a Spousal Maintenance Guidelines worksheet generated by filling in the requested information in the Spousal Maintenance Calculator. If the parties request a deviation in the spousal maintenance amount, the decree, order, or judgment must state the basis for deviation under the Spousal Maintenance Guidelines.

(2) In any action for dissolution, annulment, or legal separation, the parties must state:

(3) It must state:

(4) Both parties must personally sign the consent decree, judgment, or order before a notarial officer. Alternatively, a party may sign the consent decree in the clerk's presence after the clerk has verified the party's identity. If a party is represented by an attorney, the attorney must also sign the consent decree.

(1) provisions for legal decision-making and parenting time, either within the consent decree or by a separate parenting plan;

(2) a child support order supported by a child support worksheet, but if a party requests any deviation in the child support amount, the consent decree or child support order must state the basis for deviation under the child support guidelines;

(3) if either party is receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or services from the Title IV-D program, the parties must attach to the consent decree the written approval of the Attorney General or county attorney;

(4) copies of each parent's Certificate of Completion of the Parent Information Program, if not previously filed with the court;

(5) a completed income withholding order, including the current employer information sheet;

(6) if the parties are requesting joint legal decision-making, a statement as to whether domestic violence has occurred, and the extent of any such violence; and

(7) for a paternity or maternity action, the identities of the natural mother and father and anyone who has lawful status as a parent or custodian of a child, including the court case conferring that status if it is not the current case.