Florida Divorce Forms

Dissolution of Marriage Forms in Florida


Choosing the right Florida divorce forms and procedure:

A question we get asked frequently from our do-it-yourself customers is which divorce form should I choose?

Choosing the right Florida divorce forms and procedure:

A question we get asked frequently from our do-it-yourself customers is which divorce form should I choose?


The easiest way to select from the five Florida courts' approved dissolution of marriage forms is to split them into two separate categories.

The first forms category is Divorce With Children and the second is Divorce With No Children.

Which one of these categories is right for you?

Simply decide which category you fall under, children or no children,  and then select the right form from the list below.

How to Choose the Right Divorce Form

Now that you've narrowed your choices, its easy to pick the right divorce form...

Dissolution of Marriage With Children

If there are common children, children of the marriage or if the wife is now pregnant, you have two choices.  They are:

Dissolution of Marriage With Children,

Dissolution of Marriage With Children and Relocation

NOTE: Children of the Marriage means any children born to the wife during the marriage even if the husband is not the biological father or they were not living together at the time.

Dissolution of Marriage Without Children

If you have no children together or children born of the marriage and the wife is not pregnant, you have three choices. These are:

Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

Dissolution of Marriage With No Children or Property

Dissolution of Marriage With Property But No Children

NOTE: Property means any assets or debts that need to be divided, assigned, or transferred as part of a Marital Settlement agreement.


Simplified Dissolution of Marriage


Florida's Simplified Divorce FormPetition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Form

Florida's Simplified Dissolution of Marriage forms and procedure were published to help pro se spouses with no children that are in agreement with all issues and want a divorce.

Filing Requirements

Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

 • Residency - At least one of you must have lived in Florida for the past 6 months,

 • Agreement that the marriage cannot be saved (irretrievably broken),

 • There are no dependent or minor children and the wife is not pregnant,

 • You have both agreed on how to split your assets and debts and are satisfied with Financial Disclosure,

 • You have both agreed to go to the Clerk of Court to sign and file your documents, and

 • You will both attend the Final Hearing and are willing to give up the right to trial and appeal.

It is also commonly known as the Florida Uncontested Divorce.

In practice, however, for many it is not a viable option because of one or more of the filing requirements 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.

Or, there may be an issue or two that you have not agreed to and you would like to have it resolved in court.

Instead, many decide not to file the Simplified divorce petition and opt to file a regular Divorce With No Children or the Divorce With Property petitions.

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, form 12.902(f)(3).

The official name of this form is Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, Florida Family Law Form 12.901(a).

Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Form

For help with the Simplified Dissolution of Marriage form, click on the pic to the left to visit our step by step instructions page.

These pages make it easy to prepare your divorce paperwork online. They include links to all the supporting forms and to the applicable Florida statutes.

Simplified Divorce Fillable PDF Forms Packet

Only $9.95

DFP901A - Simplified Divorce Forms Packet

This divorce forms packet is suitable for divorcing parties who are in agreement with all issues (uncontested) and have no children or property.

  • Over 10 PDF fillable forms including all required forms and procedural forms.
  • All forms are PDF format with fillable form fields and unlimited saving & editing.
  • Step by step instructions for filing Pro Se (self-representing) .
  • Helpful links and resources for Pro Se litigants.
  • 100% Money Back Guarantee


Divorce - No Children or Property


Divorce With No Children FormPetition for Dissolution of Marriage No Children or Property Form

The Divorce With No Children petition is similar to the Simplified Dissolution of Marriage mentioned above.

Filing Requirements

Dissolution of Marriage With No Children or Property

 • Residency - At least one of you must have lived in Florida for the past 6 months,

 • Agreement that the marriage cannot be saved (irretrievably broken),

 • There are no dependent or minor children and the wife is not pregnant,

 • You have no marital assets or debts, and

 • Neither of you are asking for alimony.

The most important requirements for this Florida divorce form 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.

Also, there is no requirement that both parties appear together at the clerk's office when filing or at the final hearing.

Several accompanying Florida divorce forms are also required to properly file this petition.

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).

Divorce With No Children or Property Form

Dissolution of Marriage With No Children or Property Form

For help with the Divorce with No Children or Property form, click on the pic to the left to visit our step by step instructions page.

These pages make it easy to prepare your divorce paperwork online. They include links to all the supporting forms and to the applicable Florida statutes.

Regular Divorce Fillable PDF Forms Packet

Only $9.95

DFP901B3 - Uncontested Divorce Forms Packet No Children or Property (2016)

This divorce forms packet is suitable for divorcing parties who are in agreement with all issues (uncontested) and have no children or property.

  • Over 15 PDF fillable forms including all required forms and procedural forms.
  • All forms are PDF format with fillable form fields and unlimited saving & editing.
  • Step by step instructions for filing Pro Se (self-representing) .
  • Helpful links and resources for Pro Se litigants.
  • 100% Money Back Guarantee


Divorce With Property, No Children


Divorce With Property but No Children FormDissolution of Marriage With Property No Children Form

Filing Requirements

Divorce With Property and No Children

 • Residency - At least one of you must have lived in Florida for the past 6 months,

 • Agreement that the marriage cannot be saved (irretrievably broken),

 • There are no dependent or minor children and the wife is not pregnant,

AND if any of the following is true:

 • You would like to ask questions and get documents concerning your spouse’s income, expenses, assets, debts, or other matters before having a trial or settlement.

 • You cannot agree on how to split marital assets or debts, or

 • One of you is asking for alimony.

This is the Florida divorce form for spouses without children but with property and/or liabilities to divide.

Some filers who would qualify for the Simplified Divorce but do not want to appear at a Final Hearing together opt for this divorce process instead.

If alimony is being sought, or you cannot agree on how to split the marital assets and debts, this form can be used.

Also, use this form if one spouse is seeking financial discovery from the other spouse.

Several accompanying Florida divorce forms are also required to properly file this petition.

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).

Divorce With Property & No Children

For help with the Dissolution of Marriage with Property form, click on the pic to the left to visit our step by step instructions page.

These pages make it easy to prepare your divorce paperwork online. They include links to all the supporting forms and to the applicable Florida statutes.

Divorce With Property Fillable PDF Forms Packet

Only $9.95

DFP901B2 - Uncontested Divorce Forms Packet With Property But No Children (2016)

This divorce forms packet is suitable for divorcing parties who are in agreement with all issues (uncontested) and have property but no children.

  • Over 15 PDF fillable forms including all required forms and procedural forms.
  • All forms are PDF format with fillable form fields and unlimited saving & editing.
  • Step by step instructions for filing Pro Se (self-representing) .
  • Helpful links and resources for Pro Se litigants.
  • 100% Money Back Guarantee


Dissolution of Marriage With Children


Petition for Dissolution of Marriage With Children FormPetition for Dissolution of Marriage With Children Form

Any divorce that involves minor or dependent children of the marriage or if the wife is currently pregnant requires this Florida divorce form petition.

Filing Requirements

Dissolution of Marriage With Children

 • Residency - At least one of you must have lived in Florida for the past 6 months, and

 • You have dependent or minor children together or the wife is now pregnant.

As you can see, the filing requirements are pretty straightforward.

The only exception is when there will be a relocation with the children of more than 50 miles.

The Dissolution of Marriage With Children and Relocation may be the correct form to file. See Below

Several accompanying Florida divorce forms are also required to properly file this petition.

Note also that 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).

Dissolution of Marriage With Children Form

Divorce With Children Instructions

For help with the Dissolution of Marriage with Children form, click on the pic to the left to visit our step by step instructions page.

These pages make it easy to prepare your divorce paperwork online. They include links to all the supporting forms and to the applicable Florida statutes.

Divorce With Children Fillable PDF Forms Packet

Only $14.95

DFP901B1 - Uncontested Divorce Forms Packet With Dependent or Minor Children (2016)

This divorce forms packet is suitable for divorcing parties who are in agreement with all issues (uncontested) and have dependent or minor children.

  • Over 20 PDF fillable forms including all required forms and procedural forms.
  • All forms are PDF format with fillable form fields and unlimited saving & editing.
  • Step by step instructions for filing Pro Se (self-representing) .
  • Helpful links and resources for Pro Se litigants.
  • 100% Money Back Guarantee


Divorce With Children & Relocation


Divorce With Children & Relocation FormDissolution of Marriage With Children & Relocation Form

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.

Filing Requirements

Divorce With Children & Relocation

 • Residency - At least one of you must have lived in Florida for the past 6 months, and

 • You have dependent or minor children together or the wife is now pregnant.

AND

1. You plan to relocate your residence more than 50 miles; and

2.  The change of location is for at least 60 consecutive days.

Additionally, the place you are moving to is more than 50 miles from where you lived at the time of filing for divorce.

Also, the at least 60 consecutive days clause does not refer to a temporary absence because of vacation, education, or health care.

You can download this divorce form directly from the Florida Courts website. Here is the link.

As with the Divorce with Children petition, parenting classes are mandatory before the divorce becomes final.

Several accompanying Florida divorce forms are also required to properly file this petition.

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).

Divorce with Children and Relocation Form

For help with the Divorce with Children & Relocation form, click on the pic to the left to visit our step by step instructions page.

These pages make it easy to prepare your divorce paperwork online. They include links to all the supporting forms and to the applicable Florida statutes.


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