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Dissolution of Marriage Forms in Florida

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Florida Dissolution of Marriage Forms

Here you will find divorce information, divorce laws and links to free downloads of the forms.

Make sure to read the instructions that come with the forms to be sure it is the right one for you.

There are four FL divorce forms, also known as dissolution of marriage petitions, that can be filed in the State of Florida.

Read the sidebar and click the link for the right divorce form.

Florida Divorce Forms
Select from the links below to go directly to the individual divorce forms page of the four petitions for dissolution of marriage available:

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.

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Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

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 agrement,
  • Neither of you are not seeking alimony,
  • and a few other requirements.

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.

For more information, and to see if you qualify for this type of Florida divorce, go to our Simplified Dissolution of Marriage page.

This is where you can also download this free Florida divorce form, and get instructions and resources to complete these forms.


Divorce - No Children or Property

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.

For more information, and to see if you qualify for this type of Florida divorce, go to our Dissolution of Marriage - No Children or Property page.

This is where you can also download this free Florida divorce form, and get instructions and resources to complete these forms.


Divorce -With Children

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.

For more information, and to see if you qualify for this type of Florida divorce, go to our Dissolution of Marriage - With Children page.

This is where you can also download this free Florida divorce form, and get instructions and resources to complete these forms.


Divorce - With Property - No Children

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.

For more information, and to see if you qualify for this type of Florida divorce, go to our Dissolution of Marriage - With Property, No Children

This is where you can also download this free Florida divorce form, and get instructions and resources to complete these forms.


How can Florida-Court-Forms Help?

Florida Divorce Links
Legal Resources Florida Free Legal Aid and Services
Florida Divorce Info Learn all about Florida divorce, laws, and procedures.
Uncontested Divorce Simplified Dissolution of Marriage form and instructions.
Dissolution of Marriage No children or property divorce form and instructions.
Dissolution of Marriage with Property With property, but no children divorce form and instructions.
Dissolution of Marriage with Children Divorce form and instructions when there are minor children.
Marital Settlement Agreement Forms and instructions for a Florida marital settlement agreement.
Parenting Plan Forms and instructions for a Florida parenting plan.

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.

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