Florida Divorce Forms

General Information For Self-Represented Litigants

There are four Florida divorce forms, or divorce petitions, that can be filed. This page presents a brief description for each one. Make sure to read the instructions that come with the forms to be sure it is the right one for you.

Florida Divorce Forms
Select from the links below to go directly to the individual forms page of the four petitions for dissolution of marriage available:
Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
Dissolution of Marriage - No Property, No Children
Dissolution of Marriage - With Property
Dissolution of Marriage - With Children
See below for Related Links and Resources.

Also, make sure that you qualify for the particular form you choose to use. If you are not sure, seek legal counsel. Have a look at our very useful free legal resources page.

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.

Simple Divorce (Uncontested)

Simple Divorce
Do I Qualify?

These are the requirements for a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage:

You and/or your spouse has been a resident of Florida for six months prior to filing,
You both agree that the marriage cannot be saved,
You have no minor or dependent child(ren) together and the wife is not now pregnant,
You both have worked out how you will divide the things that you both own (your assets) and who will pay what part of the money you both owe (your liabilities), and you are both satisfied with this division,
Neither of you are not seeking support (alimony),
Neither of you wish to have any financial information other than that provided in the financial affidavits,
You are willing to give up your right to trial and appeal,
You are both willing to go into the clerk’s office to sign the petition (not necessarily together), and
You are both willing to go to the final hearing (at the same time).

Of the 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 an 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 to see if you qualify for this type of divorce and to get your forms, click here: Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

Divorce - No Children or Property

This petition is similar to the Simplified Divorce. If you and your spouse cannot agree on an issue or otherwise do not qualify for the Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, this petition is for you.

The name of this form is Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Children, Florida Family Law Form 12.901(b)(3).

Several accompanying forms are also required to properly file. For more information and to get your forms, click here:
Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Children

Divorce -With Children

As the name implies, this 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 forms are also required to properly file. For more information and to get your forms, click here: Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren).

Divorce - With Property - No Children

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 forms are also required to properly file. For more information and to get your Florida divorce forms, click here: Dissolution of Marriage with Property.

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