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Also, make sure that you meet the filing requirements for the particular form you choose to use. If you are not sure or don't think you understand fully, seek legal counsel. Have a look at our very useful free legal resources page for more information and help with these Florida divorce forms. Take a look at our Florida Divorce information page for more resources and links for Florida divorce law, filing for divorce, and divorce court procedure. Before you download your Florida divorce forms, do yourself a HUGE favor and read this guide published by the Florida State Courts. It is the General Information For Self-Represented Litigants guide. In it you will find lots of helpful information. This guide explains the court process and how to fill out the forms you will use. Also, there are definitions of the legal terms you are most likely to come across. A VERY useful guide. If you find that completing these forms might be too time consuming or if you would like your documents to be professionally prepared at a reasonable cost, you might prefer using our divorce petition preparation service.
Of the four different types of Florida divorce forms or Petitions, as the name implies, this is the simplest. Only certain married persons qualify for this type of divorce. It is also commonly known as a Florida uncontested divorce. This divorce form is used when the parties do not have dependent or minor children AND all other issues have been agreed upon. The official name of this form is Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, Florida Family Law Form 12.901(a). Be sure to read the instructions included with the court-approved forms. Several accompanying forms are also required to properly file. There are several other requirements for this Florida divorce form. See the sidebar above to see if you qualify for this type of divorce. This is where you can also download this free Florida divorce form, and get instructions and resources to complete these forms.
This Florida dissolution of marriage petition is similar to the Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. If you and your spouse cannot agree on an issue or otherwise do not qualify for the Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, this is the Florida divorce petition for you. The name of this Florida divorce form is Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Children, Florida Family Law 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.
As the name implies, this Florida divorce petition must be filed if there are dependent or minor children involved. This form is also mandatory if the wife is now pregnant. Most Florida counties have made it mandatory for the parties to attend parenting classes before the divorce becomes final. The name of this form is Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Family Law Form 12.901(b)(1). Several accompanying Florida divorce forms are also required to properly file. This is where you can also download this free Florida divorce form, and get instructions and resources to complete these forms.
This is the Florida divorce form for spouses without children but with property and/or liabilities. 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). Several accompanying Florida divorce forms are also required to properly file. This is where you can also download this free Florida divorce form, and get instructions and resources to complete these forms.
Along with the FREE court approved forms, you will learn more about your case filing specifics and get acquainted with the legal terms. Use the sidebar to the right to select the information or the form you are looking for. You will also have access to more in-depth information for your specific situation. We have other sources of valuable information, if you are so inclined, or just the forms with step by step easy to follow instructions, if you are not. It's all here. In one place. So, relax, explore, and get informed. You CAN do it yourself. Many have before you. I did. And many more will after you. Free Lawyer Referral Service in Florida Search Thousands of Legal Forms by USLegalForms Affordable Legal Service Plan in Florida Comprehensive Public Records Search Find more information with Google's Custom Search: Custom Search
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