Florida Divorce Forms

Dissolution of Marriage Forms in Florida

Florida Divorce Forms: With these approved divorce forms, the Florida divorce procedures, and the divorce forms instructions, filing for divorce in Florida pro se is much easier now that Florida Courts have provided standardized divorce forms for self represented litigants (not represented by a lawyer).

In fact, we've seen some family law attorneys use many of these divorce forms when representing their clients.

Choosing Divorce Forms:

Before you start using these divorce forms, make sure to read the instructions that come with the forms and be sure the ones you ultimately use are the right divorce forms for your particular circumstance.

There are five official Florida divorce forms petitions, also known as Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage, that can be filed in the State of Florida to begin a divorce proceeding.

Have a look at the table below to see which Florida divorce petition is right for your situation. Click on the link for the divorce form petition and read about the filing requirements for that form. If you meet all of the filing requirements as stated, then chances are this is the right petition for you to file.

Florida Dissolution of Marriage Forms

General Information Guide

The first thing you should do is read the General Information for Self-Represented Litigants Guide, published by the Florida State Court system.

In it you'll find descriptions of the legal terms and a guide on how to use and fill out the approved forms.

The guide also covers family law procedures, how to communicate with the court, how to file your child support petition, a description of what "service" means and how and what forms of service are available.

You will also find a comprehensive explanation of the different portions of the forms, what they mean, how and where to fill in your information, and a discussion of each section of the forms you will encounter.

Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

Florida's Simplified Dissolution of Marriage divorce forms and procedure was implemented in part to help pro se spouses with no children that are in agreement with all issues and want a divorce. It is also commonly known as a Florida uncontested divorce

In practice, however, for many it is not a viable option because of one or more of the qualification restrictions for this type of Florida divorce.

For instance, the requirement for both parties to be present at the final hearing disqualifies many who would otherwise be eligible to file this Florida divorce form. Instead, many decide not to file the Simplified divorce petition and opt instead to file a regular Divorce With no Children Petition.

Simple Divorce: Do I Qualify?

These are some of the requirements for a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage: You or your spouse has been a resident of Florida for 6 months, You both agree that the marriage cannot be saved, You have no minor or dependent children together, The wife is not now pregnant, You both agree on a marital settlement agreement, You both agree to attend the Final Hearing together, Neither of you are seeking alimony, and a few other requirements.

The simplified Florida divorce form is used when the parties do not have dependent or minor children AND all other issues such as property and debts have been agreed upon. This agreement must be included in a Marital Settlement Agreement.

The official name of this form is Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, Florida Family Law Form 12.901(a). You can download this divorce form directly from the Florida Courts website. Download Form 12.901(a).

Make sure you read the form instructions included with the court-approved forms in its entirety. You'll see that several related forms are also required to properly file this Florida divorce petition. There are several other requirements for this Florida divorce form. Take a look at the box above to see if you and your spouse qualify for this type of divorce.<br>

Have a look at our Florida Simplified Dissolution of Marriage web-powered instructions page. Our Web-Powered instruction pages are very popular with Pro Se filers mostly because of the hyperlinks to the supporting forms and to the applicable Florida statutes. They make it so much easier for you to prepare your forms on your own. Web-Powered Instructions

Divorce - No Children or Property

This dissolution of marriage petition is similar to the Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. The most important requirements for this Florida divorce form aside from the six month residency requirement is that there are no minor or dependent children of the marriage, and that there are no assets or liabilities.

Unlike the Simplified Divorce, the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with no Property or Minor Children does not require a Marital Settlement Agreement or that both parties appear together at either the clerk's office when filing or at the final hearing.

Is This The Right Divorce Form?
These are some of the requirements for a Dissolution of Marriage No Children No Property: You have no marital assets or marital liabilities; You do not have any dependent or minor children; The wife is not currently pregnant; You and/or your spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing.

The official name of this Florida divorce form is the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Children or Property, Florida Family Law Form 12.901(b)(3). You can download this divorce form directly from the Florida Courts website. Download Form 12.901(b)(3).

Several accompanying Florida divorce forms are also required to properly file this petition. This is where you can also download this free Florida divorce form, and get instructions and resources to complete these forms.

Have a look at our Florida Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Children or Property web-powered instructions page. Our Web-Powered instruction pages are very popular with Pro Se filers mostly because of the hyperlinks to the supporting forms and to the applicable Florida statutes. They make it so much easier for you to prepare your forms on your own. Web-Powered Instructions

Divorce With Children

Any divorce that involves minor or dependent children of the marriage or if the wife is currently pregnant requires this Florida divorce form petition. As a rule of thumb, you do not qualify for any of the other divorce forms petitions if there are children involved except for when you are planning a relocation of more than 50 miles, where the Dissolution of Marriage With Children and Relocation may be appropriate (see below).

Divorce With Children Requirements
You must file this Dissolution of Marriage With Children form if the following is true: You and your spouse have a dependent or minor child; or The wife is currently pregnant; and You and/or your spouse have lived in Florida for at least 6 months prior to filing.

It is now mandatory in Florida for the parties to attend a parenting class before the divorce becomes final.

The official name of this Florida divorce form is the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Children, Florida Family Law Form 12.901(b)(1). You can download this divorce form directly from the Florida Courts website. Download Form 12.901(b)(1).

Several accompanying Florida divorce forms are also required to properly file this petition. This is where you can also download this free Florida divorce form, and get instructions and resources to complete these forms.

Have a look at our Florida Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Children web-powered instructions page. Our Web-Powered instruction pages are very popular with Pro Se filers mostly because of the hyperlinks to the supporting forms and to the applicable Florida statutes. They make it so much easier for you to prepare your forms on your own. Web-Powered Instructions

Divorce With Property, No Children

This is the Florida divorce form for spouses without children but with property and/or liabilities to divide. The name of this form is, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage With Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2).

Divorce With Property No Children Requirements
You must file this Dissolution of Marriage With Property But No Children form if the following is true: You and your spouse do not have a dependent or minor child; and The wife is not currently pregnant; and You have marital assets and/or marital liabilities; and You and/or your spouse have lived in Florida for at least 6 months prior to filing.

The official name of this Florida divorce form is the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children, Florida Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2). You can download this divorce form directly from the Florida Courts website. Download Form 12.901(b)(2).

Several accompanying Florida divorce forms are also required to properly file this petition. This is where you can also download this free Florida divorce form, and get instructions and resources to complete these forms.

Have a look at our Florida Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children web-powered instructions page. Our Web-Powered instruction pages are very popular with Pro Se filers mostly because of the hyperlinks to the supporting forms and to the applicable Florida statutes. They make it so much easier for you to prepare your forms on your own. Web-Powered Instructions

Divorce With Children & Relocation

This Florida divorce form is used when your divorce involves minor or dependent children of the marriage and you plan on relocating with the children more than 50 miles from your principle place of residence at the time of filing for divorce.

Divorce With Children & Relocation Requirements

You must file this Dissolution of Marriage With Children and Relocation form if the following is true: You and your spouse have a dependent or minor child; You plan to relocate your residence more than 50 miles from the principal place of residence you have at the time of filing this petition; and The change of location is for at least 60 consecutive days, not including a temporary absence from your principal place of residence for purposes of vacation, education or the provision of health care for the minor children.

The official name of this Florida divorce form is the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage With Dependent or Minor Children and Relocation, Florida Family Law Form 12.950(c). You can download this divorce form directly from the Florida Courts website. Download Form 12.950(c).

It is mandatory in Florida for the parties to attend a parenting class before the divorce becomes final. Several accompanying Florida divorce forms are also required to properly file this petition.

Have a look at our Florida Petition for Dissolution of Marriage With Dependent or Minor Children and Relocation web-powered instructions page. Our Web-Powered instruction pages are very popular with Pro Se filers mostly because of the hyperlinks to the supporting forms and to the applicable Florida statutes. They make it so much easier for you to prepare your forms on your own. Web-Powered Instructions

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