Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.90 1(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
FORM 12.901(b)(1),
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR
MINOR CHILD(REN)
(02 /18 )
When should this form be used?
This form should be used when you are filing for a dissolution of marriage , and you and your spouse
have a dependent or minor child(ren) together , or a spouse is pregnant. You or your spouse must have
lived in Florida for at lea st 6 months before filing for a dissolution in Florida. You must file this form if the
following is true:
You and your spouse have a dependent or minor child(ren) together or a spouse is pregnant.
This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk . You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where you live and keep a copy for your records. Because you are filing the petition in this
proceeding, you may also be referred to as the petitioner and your spouse as the respondent.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E -FILING
The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self -represented litigants may file petition s or other
pleadings or documents ele ctronically; how ever, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in whi ch you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.
What should I do next?
For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse of the petition . If you know where your
spouse lives, you should use personal service . If you absolutely do not know where your spouse lives,
you may use constructive service . You may also be able to use constructive service if your spouse resides
in another state or country ; however, if constructive service is used, other than granting a divorce, the
court may only grant limited relief , which cannot include either spousal support ( alimony ) or child support .
For more information on constructive service, see Notice of Action for Family Cases with Minor
Child(ren) , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a) (2) , and Affidavit of Diligent
Search and Inquiry , Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913( c). If your spouse is in the military
service of the United States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for example,
Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(a) and Affidavit of Military Service , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(b) .
In sum, the law regar ding constructive service and service on an individual in the military service is very
complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding these issues.
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.90 1(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
If personal service is used, your spouse has 20 days to answer after being served with your peti tion. Your
case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:
DEFAULT . If after 20 days, your spouse has not filed an answer , you may file a Motion for Default , Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have filed all
of the required papers, you may contact the clerk, family law intake staff , or judicial assistant to set a
final hearing . You must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General) , Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.
UNCONTESTED . If your spouse files an answer that agrees with everything in your petition or an answer
and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers, you
may contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You must notify
your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General) , Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.
CONTESTED . If your spouse files an answer or an answer and counterpetition , which disagrees with or
denies anything in your petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, you should file a Notice
for Trial , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If your spouse files an
answer and counterpetitio n, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to
Counterpetition , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).
Where can I look for more information?
Befo re proceeding, you should read General Information for Self -Represented L itigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E -SERVICE ELECTION
After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electroni c mail ( e-mail ) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or recei ving pleadings
by electronic mail (e -mail), or through the Florida Courts E -Filing Portal, you must review Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of
Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in the
A-Z Topical Index.
SELF -REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E -MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self -represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e -mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.90 1(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
To serve and receive documents by e -mail, you must designate your e -mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E -mail Address , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e -mail address on each form on which your signature appears. Please
CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certific ate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family L aw Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E -mail Address , Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.
Special notes...
If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to have
filing fees deferred.
If you want to k eep your address confidential because you are the victim of sexual battery, aggravated
child abuse, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, do not enter the
address, telephone, and fax information at the bottom of this form. Instead, file a Request for Confidential
Filing of Address , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h).
With this form, you must also file the following:
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit , Florid a Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet , Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), if
you are asking that child support be ordered in the final judgment. (If you do not know your
spouse’s income, you may file this worksheet after your spouse’s financial affidavit has been
served on you.)
Affidavit of Corroborating Witness , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i)
OR photocopy of current Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or voter’s registration
card (issue date of copied document must be at least six months before date case is actually filed
with the clerk of the circuit court).
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) ,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), if you an d your spouse have
reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.
Notice of Social Security Number , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
Family Law Financial Affidavit , Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c). ( This
must be filed with the petition if the petitioner seeks to establish child support. Otherwise, it
must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent .)
Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure , Florida Family Law Rul es of Procedure
Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if not
filed at the time of the petition, unless you and your spouse have agreed not to exchange these
documents.)
Parenting Plan , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.9 95(a) , (b) , or (c) . If the
parents have reached an agreement, a signed and notarized Parenting Plan should be attached .
If the parents have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be filed.
Parenting Plan and Time -Sharing . If you and your spouse are unable to agree on parenting arrangements
and a time -sharing schedule , a judge will decide for you as part of establishing a Parenting Plan . The judge
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.90 1(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
will decide the parenting arrangements and time -sharing based on the child(ren)’s best interests.
Regardless of whether there is an agreement, the court reserves jurisdiction to modify issues relating to
the minor child(ren).
The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad lite m in your case.
This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning parenting
issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the child(ren) is (are) being
served. For more information, you may consult section 61.13, Florida Statutes.
A parenting course must be completed prior to entry of the final judgment. You should contact the clerk,
family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about requirements for parenting courses where you live.
Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your petition. If
you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications, you should speak with an
attorney before going any further.
Shared Parental Responsibility
Sole Parental Responsibility
Supervised Time -Sharing
No contact
Parenting Plan
Parenting Plan Recommendation
Time -Sharing Schedule
Child Support. Both parents are required to provide financial support for their minor or dependent
child (ren ); however, the court may order one parent to pay child support to the other parent . Florida
has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines are
based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the finan cial contributions of both
parents and the number of overnights the child(ren) spend with each parent . You must file a Family Law
Financial Affidavit , Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c), and your spouse will be
required to do the same. From your financial affidavits, you should be able to calculate the amount of
child support that should be paid using the Child Support Guideline s Worksheet , Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because the child support guidelines take several factors into consideration,
change over time, and vary from state to state, your child support obligation may be more or less than
that of other people in seemingly similar situations.
Alimony . Alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the judge finds that one spouse has an actual need for
it and also finds that the other spouse has the ability to pay. If you want alimony, you must request it in
writing in the original petition . If you do not request alimony in writing before the final hearing, it is
waived (you may not request it later). You may request permanent alimony , bridge -the -gap alimony,
durational alimony, , and/ or rehabilitative alimony . If alimony is awarded, the judge may order periodic
payments, payments in lump sum, or both.
Marital/Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities . Florida law requires an equitable distribution of marital
assets and marital liabilities . “Equitable” does not necessarily mean “equal.” Many factors, including
child support, time -sharing , and alimony awards, may lead the court to make an unequal (but still
equitable) distribution of assets and liabilities. Nonmarital assets and nonmarital liabilities are those
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.90 1(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
assets and liabilities which the parties agree or the court determines belong to, or are the responsibility
of, only one of the parties. If the parties agree or the court finds an asset or liability t o be nonmarital, the
judge will not consider it when distributing marital assets and liabilities.
Temporary Relief . If you need temporary relief regarding temporary use of assets, temporary
responsibility for liabilities, parental responsibility and time -sharing with child(ren), temporary child
support, or temporary alimony, you may file a Motion for Temporary Support and Time -Sharing with
Dependent or Minor Child(ren) , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(a). For more
information, see the instructions for that form.
Marital Settlement Agreement . If you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement on any or all of
the issues, you should file a Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent
or Minor Child(ren ), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1). Both of you must
sign this agreement before a notary public or deputy clerk . Any issues on which you are unable to agree
will be considered contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing.
Parenting Plan . In all cases invol ving minor or dependent child(ren) , a Parenting Plan shall be approved
or established by the court. If you and your spouse have reached an agreement, y ou should file one o f the
following: Parenting Plan , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a) , Safety -Focused
Parenting Plan , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(b), or Relocation/Long -
Distance Parenting Plan , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(c), which addresses
the time -sharing schedule for the child(ren). If you have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting
Plan may be filed. If the parties are unable to agree, a Parenting Plan will be established by the court.
Final Judgment Form . These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with
Dependent or Minor Child(ren) , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(c)(1), which
the judge may use if your case is contested. If you and your spouse reach an agreement on all of the issues,
the judge may use a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent o r Minor Child(ren)
(Uncontested) , Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(1). You should check with
the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a final judgment with you
to the hearing. If so, yo u should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number,
division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or
trial.
Nonlawyer . Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you
fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer , Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these
forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of
every form he or she helps you complete.
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with
Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
Division:
In re: The Marriage of:
______________________________ ,
Petitioner ,
and
_____________________________ __ ,
Respondent .
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH
DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
I, {full legal name} , the
Petitioner , being sworn, certify that the following statements are true:
1. JURISDICTION/RESIDENCE
_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Both has (have) lived in Florida for at least 6 months
before the filing of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
2. Petitioner _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.
Respondent _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.
3. MARRIAGE HISTORY
Date of marriage: {month, day, year} ___________________
Date of separation: {month, day, year} _______________ ___ (___ Please indicate if approximate)
Place of m arriage: {county, state, country} __________________________________________
4. DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
{Choose all that a pply}
a. ___ __ Petitioner is pregnant . Baby is due on: {date} _____
b. _____ Respondent is pregnant. Baby is due on: {date} ________________________
c. ___ __ The minor (under 18) child(ren) common to both parties are:
Name Birth date
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
______________________ ________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
d___T he minor child(ren ) born or conceived during the marriage who are not common to both
parties are:
Name Birth date
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
The birth parent (s) of the above minor child(ren) is (are) : {name and address}
________________ ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
e.___ The child(ren) common to both parties who are 18 or older but who are dependent upon
the parties due to a mental or physical disability are:
Name Birth date
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
5. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure For m
12.902(b) or (c) {choose only one } _____ is f iled with this petition or _____ will be timely filed.
6. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this petition. (You must
complete and attach this form in a dissolution of marriage with minor c hild(ren)).
7. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.902(j), is filed with this petition.
8. This petition for dissolution of marriage should be granted because:
{Choose only one }
a. ___ _ The marriage is irretrievably broken.
OR
b. ___ _ One of the parties has been adjudged mentally incapacitated for a period of 3 years prior
to the filing of this petition. A copy of the Judgment of Incapacity is attached.
SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
1. ___ _ There are no marital assets or liabilities.
OR
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Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
2. ___ _ There are marital assets or liabilities. All marital and nonmarital assets and lia bilities are
(or will be) listed in the financial affidavits, Florida Family Law Rules of Pr ocedure Form
12.902(b) or (c), filed in this case.
{Indicate all that apply}
a.___ _ All marital assets and liabilities have been divided by a written agreement between the
parties, which is attached, to be incorporated into the final judgment of dissolution of
marriage. (The parties may use Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage
with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.902(f)(1).
b.___ _ The Court should determine how the a ssets and liabilities of this marriage are to be
distributed, under section 61.075, Florida Statutes.
c.___ _ Petitioner ____ Respondent should be awarded an interest in the other spouse’s
property because:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
___________________ ___________________________________________________________
SECTION II. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)
1. ___ _ Petitioner ____ Respondent forever gives up any right to spousal support (alimony)
from the other spouse .
OR
2. ___ _ Petitioner _____ Respondent requests that the Court order the other spouse to pay the
following spousal support (alimony) and claims that he or she has a n actual need for the support
that he or she is requesting and that the other spouse has the ability to pay that support .
Spousal support (alimony) is requested in the amount of $ ________ ________ every : _____
week _____ other week _____ month, or _________other ________________ beginning {date}
___________ _____ and continuing until {date or event} ____ __________ _____________ .
Explain why the Court should order ____ _Petitioner ____ _Respondent to pay , and any specific
request(s) for type of alimony (temporary, permanent, bridge -the -gap, durational, rehabilitative,
and/or lump sum):
.
3. ____ _Other provisions relating to alimony , including any tax treatment and consequences:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ .
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Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
4. ____ _ Petitioner requests life insurance on the other spouse ’s life, provided by that spouse , to
secure such support.
SECTION III. PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME -SHARING
1. The minor child(ren) currently reside(s) with _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Other:
{explain} ___________________________________________________________
2. Parental Responsibility. It is in the child(ren)’s best interests that parental responsibility be:
{Choose only one }
a. ___ _ shared by both parents ;
b. ___ _ awarded solely to _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent . Shared parental responsibility
would be detrime ntal to the child(ren) because: _____ ___________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ ___ .
3. Parenting Plan and Time -Sharing. It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the family be
ordered to compl y with a Parenting Plan that _____ includes _____ does not include parental
time - sharing with the child(ren). For purposes of a Parenting Plan, the Petitioner will be referred
to as {name or designation} __________ __________, and the Respondent will be referred to as
{name or designation} _________________________________ . The Petitioner states that it is in
the best interests of the child (ren) that:
{Choose only one }
a.___ _ The attached proposed Parenting Plan should be adopted by the court. The parties
{Choose only one } _____ have _____ have not agreed to the Parenting Plan.
b. _____ Each child will have time -sharing with both parents as follows: ______________ ____
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ _______
(_____ Indicate if a separate sheet is attached.)
c. .___ _ The court should establish a Parenting Plan with the following provisions for :
{Insert name or designation of the appropriate parent in the space provided }
___ _ No time -sharing for Parent ___ __ ________
___ _ Limited time -sharing with Parent ___ _______
____ Supervised Time -Sharing for Parent ___ __ ______ Parent_______ ___ _;
___ _ Supervised or third -pa rty exchange of the child(ren).
___ _ Explain :
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. Explain why this request is in the best interests of the child(ren):
____________________ ______ ____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ .
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with
Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
SECTION IV. CHILD SUPPORT
{Choose all that apply}
1. _____ Petitioner requests that the Court award child support as determ ined by Florida’s child
support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes. A completed Child Support Guidelines
Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), _____ is, or _____ will be
filed. Such support should be ordered retroactive to:
a. ___ _ the date of separation {date} ___________ ______________ .
b. __ __ the date of the filing of this petition.
c. ___ _ other {date} _______ _____ {explain} ___________________________________.
2. _____ Petitioner requests that the Court award child support to be p aid beyond the age of 18
years because:
a.___ _ the following child(ren) {name(s)}
is (are) dependent because of a mental or physical incapacity which began before the
age of 18. {explain}
.
b.___ _ the following child(ren) {name(s)} ________________________ ______ is (are) dependent
in fact , is (are) in high school , and are between the ages of 18 and 19; said child(ren) is (are)
performing in good faith with reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.
3. _____ Petitioner requests that the Court award a child support amount that is more than or less
than Florida’s child support guidelines and understands that a Motion to Deviate from Child
Support Guidelines, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family La w Form 12.943, must be filed
before the Court will consider this request.
4. _____ Petitioner requests that medical/dental insurance for the minor child(ren) be provided
by:
{Choose only one }
a. ___ _ Petitioner
b. ___ _ Respondent .
5. _____ Petitioner requests that uninsured medical/dental expenses for the child(ren) be paid:
{Choose only one }
a. ___ _by Petitioner;
b. ___ _by Respondent;
c. ___ _equally by the spouses {each spouse pay s one -half} .
d. ___ _according to the percentages in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family
Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e).
e. ___ _Other {explain} : ______________________________________________________ ____
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
6. _____ Petitioner requests that life insurance to secure child support be provided by the other
spouse .
SECTION V. OTHER
1. Petitioner requests to be known by the following former legal name, which was:
{former legal name }:_____________________________________ ______________________ .
2. Other relief {specify} ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
SECTION VI. REQUEST
{This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the final judgm ent of dissolution of
marriage.}
Petitioner requests that the Court enter an order dissolving the marriage and :
{Indicate all that apply }
1. ___ ___ distributing marital assets and liabilities as requested in Section I of this petition;
2. ___ ___ awarding spousal support (alimony) as requested in Section II of this petition;
3. ___ ___ adopt ing or establish ing a Parenting Plan containing provisi ons for parental
responsibility and time -sharing for the dependent or minor child( ren) common to both parties,
as requested in Section III of this petition;
4. ___ ___ establishing child support for the dependent or minor child(ren) common to both parties,
as requested in Section IV of this petition;
5. ___ ___ restoring Petitioner ’s former name as requested in Section V of this petition;
6. ___ ___ awarding other relief as requested in Section V of this petition; and any other terms the
Court deems necessary.
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Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02 /18 )
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.
Dated _________________________ _____________________________________________
Signature of Petitioner
Printed Name: ________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________
Telephone Number: _____________________________
Fax Number: __________________________________________
Designated E-mail Address (es): ____________________
_____________________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________
Sworn to or af firmed and signed before me on __________ by _________________________________ .
_____________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK
_____________________________________________
{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
deputy clerk. }
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
Type of identification produced ________________________________
IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This for m was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual }________ _____________ ________________ __________________________ ,
{name of business} _____________________________________ ___________________________ ,
{address } ________________________________________ ____________ ____________________ ,
{city }________________ {state} _____ , {zip code}________, {tele phone number } ______________ _.
