SIMPLIFYING YOUR DIVORCE
Florida Divorce Papers
Getting a divorce in Florida starts with paperwork, and knowing which forms apply to your situation is half the battle. Florida is a pure no-fault state, so you do not need to prove wrongdoing to end a marriage. You simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken. From there, the specific forms you complete depend on whether you have minor or dependent children, whether you own marital property, and whether you and your spouse agree on everything.
This guide walks through the Florida divorce forms (the state calls divorce a "dissolution of marriage"), what each one does, where to download them, and how the process generally unfolds. Florida publishes standardized family law forms statewide, which makes it easier to know what you are working with. Throughout, you can also start an online, guided divorce with Divorce.com, which assembles the right forms based on your answers.
This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Florida's forms, sub-form designations, and rules can change, and every case is different. For guidance on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
Getting a divorce in Florida starts with paperwork, and knowing which forms apply to your situation is half the battle. Florida is a pure no-fault state, so you do not need to prove wrongdoing to end a marriage. You simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken. From there, the specific forms you complete depend on whether you have minor or dependent children, whether you own marital property, and whether you and your spouse agree on everything.
This guide walks through the Florida divorce forms (the state calls divorce a "dissolution of marriage"), what each one does, where to download them, and how the process generally unfolds. Florida publishes standardized family law forms statewide, which makes it easier to know what you are working with. Throughout, you can also start an online, guided divorce with Divorce.com, which assembles the right forms based on your answers.
This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Florida's forms, sub-form designations, and rules can change, and every case is different. For guidance on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
Which Florida Divorce Forms Will You Need?
Florida uses a statewide set of standardized family law forms, but the exact ones you need depend on your circumstances: whether you have minor or dependent children, whether there is marital property to divide, and whether both spouses agree on all terms. The forms below are grouped by the role they play in a case. Each description explains what the form does, not what you should file. Always confirm the current version and the correct sub-form designation on the official Florida Courts website before filing, and consult an attorney if you are unsure which forms apply to you.
Starting the Case
Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
Used by both spouses together to start a simplified case when there are no minor or dependent children, no domestic violence, and both agree on all terms. This track requires both spouses to appear at the final hearing.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.901(b)(1)
Filed by one spouse (the petitioner) to start a case when there are minor or dependent children.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.901(b)(2)
Filed by one spouse to start a case when there are no minor or dependent children but there is marital property to divide.
Affidavit of Corroborating Witness — Form 12.902(i)
Used to prove Florida residency through a witness's sworn statement when documentary proof is unavailable.
Responding to the Petition
Answer to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.903(a) series
The respondent's basic answer admitting or denying the allegations when no counterpetition is filed. Multiple sub-forms exist depending on the case type.
Answer to Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.903(c)(1)
The respondent's answer combined with a counterpetition, used to admit or deny allegations and request affirmative relief in a case involving children.
Financial & Disclosure
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) — Form 12.902(b)
Discloses income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Used by parties with individual gross income under $50,000 per year.
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Long Form) — Form 12.902(c)
Serves the same disclosure purpose as the short form. Used by parties with individual gross income of $50,000 per year or more.
Notice of Social Security Number — Form 12.902(j)
A required filing that discloses the Social Security numbers of the parties and children. It is kept confidential by the clerk.
Forms for Divorces With Children
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit — Form 12.902(d)
Mandatory in all cases involving parental responsibility, time-sharing, or custody, even when undisputed. It establishes the court's jurisdiction over the children.
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet — Form 12.902(e)
Computes child support under Florida's income shares model (s. 61.30, Fla. Stat.). Required whenever child support is at issue. This worksheet was updated as of June 2025, so confirm you have the current version.
Parenting Plan — Form 12.995(a)
A court-approved plan that sets out parental responsibility, the time-sharing schedule, and decision-making. Required in all cases with minor children.
Parenting Plan (Relocation/Long Distance) — Form 12.995(b)
A variant of the parenting plan for cases where the parents live, or will live, far apart.
Settlement or Separation Agreement
Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.902(f)(3)
An agreement for simplified (joint, no-children) cases that divides assets and debts and waives alimony.
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.902(f)(1)
A comprehensive agreement that includes a parenting plan, child support, and property and debt division for cases with children.
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.902(f)(2)
An agreement covering property and debt division and alimony where there are no minor or dependent children.
Finalizing Your Case
Final Judgment of Simplified Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.990(a)
The judge-signed order that dissolves the marriage in a simplified case.
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.990(b)(1)
The order that dissolves the marriage in an uncontested case with minor children.
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.990(c) series
The order that dissolves the marriage in a property case without minor children.
Where to Get Florida Divorce Forms
Official State Courts Site
The Florida Courts publish the complete set of standardized family law forms for free. You can download them from the Florida Courts Family Law Forms page. Always verify the revision date printed on each PDF header before filing, since version dates on the official forms have ranged from 2018 to 2021 for many core forms, with the 12.902(e) worksheet updated in June 2025.
County Clerk or Court
Individual judicial circuits often publish their own divorce packets with additional local cover sheets and checklists. The 13th Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County), for example, publishes county-specific materials. County-specific supplemental forms are common, so check your specific county clerk's website for anything required locally.
Legal Aid & Self-Help
Many Florida counties operate self-help centers, and legal aid organizations offer free or low-cost help with understanding and completing forms. These resources can be useful if you want assistance but are filing on your own.
Online Divorce Services (Divorce.com)
Divorce.com offers a guided online process that asks about your situation and assembles the appropriate Florida forms for you, helping you avoid choosing the wrong sub-form designation. It is built for uncontested cases where spouses agree on the terms.
Hire an Attorney
If your case is contested, involves significant assets, or raises questions about children or alimony, an attorney can prepare and review your forms and represent you. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Florida Divorce Process
1. Meet the Residency Requirement
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida continuously for six months immediately before filing. Residency can be proven by a Florida driver's license, a voter registration card, or an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Form 12.902(i)).
2. File the Petition
The case begins when the petition is filed with the circuit court clerk in the appropriate county, along with the required disclosures. The correct petition depends on whether there are children and whether there is marital property.
3. Serve the Other Spouse
The respondent must be formally served, which is typically accomplished through a Summons (Form 12.910(a)) issued by the clerk. Service of process starts the respondent's time to answer.
4. Exchange Financial Disclosures
Both spouses complete a Family Law Financial Affidavit (short or long form, based on income) and exchange the required financial information. In cases with children, the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)) accompanies the financial affidavits.
5. Observe the Waiting Period and Hearing
Florida imposes a mandatory 20-day waiting period from the date the original petition is filed before a judge may enter a final judgment (s. 61.19, Fla. Stat.). Uncontested cases typically close in 30 to 90 days, while contested cases average 6 to 18 months. Simplified and uncontested cases generally involve a brief final hearing.
6. Receive the Decree and Certified Copies
Once the judge signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, the marriage is legally ended. You can request certified copies of the final judgment from the clerk for your records and for changing names, accounts, and titles.
Florida-Specific Requirements You Should Know
Residency: One spouse must have lived in Florida continuously for six months immediately before filing, proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration card, or Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Form 12.902(i)).
Property regime: Florida is an equitable distribution state. Under s. 61.075, the division of marital property starts from a presumption of a 50/50 split, but courts can deviate based on statutory factors.
Grounds: Florida is a pure no-fault state. The sole ground in most cases is that the marriage is irretrievably broken — no fault or misconduct needs to be alleged or proven. Mental incapacity for three or more years is an alternative but rarely used ground.
Waiting period: There is a mandatory 20-day waiting period from the date the original petition is filed before a judge may enter a final judgment (s. 61.19, Fla. Stat.).
Children: Florida uses the terms parental responsibility and time-sharing rather than "custody" and "visitation." A Parenting Plan (Form 12.995) is a mandatory standalone document required in every case with minor children, not just language embedded in a settlement agreement. Child support is strictly guideline-based under the s. 61.30 income shares model, and any deviation requires written findings.
Alimony: Under alimony reform (SB 1416, effective July 1, 2023), permanent alimony was eliminated. Only bridge-the-gap (maximum 2 years), rehabilitative (maximum 5 years), and durational alimony are available. Durational alimony is capped at 50%, 60%, or 75% of the length of the marriage for short-, moderate-, and long-term marriages, and the amount is capped at 35% of the difference in the parties' net incomes. These rules apply to petitions filed on or after July 1, 2023; pre-2023 final judgments are not automatically affected.
Simplified dissolution track: This faster path requires that both spouses agree, there are no minor or dependent children, there is no domestic violence, the wife is not pregnant, both waive alimony, and both appear at the final hearing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using a generic form number without the correct sub-designation
Form numbering is stable, but sub-form designations (for example, 12.990(b)(1) versus 12.990(c) series) depend on whether your case involves children and whether it is contested or uncontested. Relying on a generic "12.990" can mean filing the wrong order.
Filing an outdated form version
Form revision dates on the official PDFs have ranged from 2018 to 2021 for many core forms, and the 12.902(e) Child Support Guidelines Worksheet was updated in June 2025. Confirm you have the current version from flcourts.gov rather than a cached third-party copy.
Skipping county-specific forms
Many circuits require their own local cover sheets and checklists in addition to the statewide forms. Missing a county-specific document can delay your case.
Forgetting to notarize required documents
All settlement agreements and the parenting plan must be signed before a notary public or deputy clerk. Unsigned or improperly notarized documents can be rejected.
Leaving out the Parenting Plan or UCCJEA Affidavit in cases with children
The Parenting Plan (Form 12.995) and the UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)) are required in cases involving minor children, even when the parents agree, and the UCCJEA Affidavit is required in all custody-related matters regardless of dispute.
How Divorce.com Can Help
If you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce, Divorce.com can take much of the guesswork out of Florida's paperwork. The guided online process asks about your situation — children, property, income — and assembles the right Florida forms with the correct sub-form designations, so you spend less time deciphering form numbers and more time moving forward. We've helped more than 1,800 couples in Florida. Florida also has one of the highest divorce rates in the country, according to NBC Miami.
Guided, step-by-step form preparation tailored to your answers
Current, state-specific Florida dissolution forms with the correct sub-designations
Built for uncontested cases where both spouses agree on the terms
Clear instructions for filing, serving, and finalizing your case
Affordable, transparent pricing compared with hiring an attorney
Which Florida Divorce Forms Will You Need?
Florida uses a statewide set of standardized family law forms, but the exact ones you need depend on your circumstances: whether you have minor or dependent children, whether there is marital property to divide, and whether both spouses agree on all terms. The forms below are grouped by the role they play in a case. Each description explains what the form does, not what you should file. Always confirm the current version and the correct sub-form designation on the official Florida Courts website before filing, and consult an attorney if you are unsure which forms apply to you.
Starting the Case
Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
Used by both spouses together to start a simplified case when there are no minor or dependent children, no domestic violence, and both agree on all terms. This track requires both spouses to appear at the final hearing.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.901(b)(1)
Filed by one spouse (the petitioner) to start a case when there are minor or dependent children.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.901(b)(2)
Filed by one spouse to start a case when there are no minor or dependent children but there is marital property to divide.
Affidavit of Corroborating Witness — Form 12.902(i)
Used to prove Florida residency through a witness's sworn statement when documentary proof is unavailable.
Responding to the Petition
Answer to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.903(a) series
The respondent's basic answer admitting or denying the allegations when no counterpetition is filed. Multiple sub-forms exist depending on the case type.
Answer to Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.903(c)(1)
The respondent's answer combined with a counterpetition, used to admit or deny allegations and request affirmative relief in a case involving children.
Financial & Disclosure
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) — Form 12.902(b)
Discloses income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Used by parties with individual gross income under $50,000 per year.
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Long Form) — Form 12.902(c)
Serves the same disclosure purpose as the short form. Used by parties with individual gross income of $50,000 per year or more.
Notice of Social Security Number — Form 12.902(j)
A required filing that discloses the Social Security numbers of the parties and children. It is kept confidential by the clerk.
Forms for Divorces With Children
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit — Form 12.902(d)
Mandatory in all cases involving parental responsibility, time-sharing, or custody, even when undisputed. It establishes the court's jurisdiction over the children.
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet — Form 12.902(e)
Computes child support under Florida's income shares model (s. 61.30, Fla. Stat.). Required whenever child support is at issue. This worksheet was updated as of June 2025, so confirm you have the current version.
Parenting Plan — Form 12.995(a)
A court-approved plan that sets out parental responsibility, the time-sharing schedule, and decision-making. Required in all cases with minor children.
Parenting Plan (Relocation/Long Distance) — Form 12.995(b)
A variant of the parenting plan for cases where the parents live, or will live, far apart.
Settlement or Separation Agreement
Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.902(f)(3)
An agreement for simplified (joint, no-children) cases that divides assets and debts and waives alimony.
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.902(f)(1)
A comprehensive agreement that includes a parenting plan, child support, and property and debt division for cases with children.
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.902(f)(2)
An agreement covering property and debt division and alimony where there are no minor or dependent children.
Finalizing Your Case
Final Judgment of Simplified Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.990(a)
The judge-signed order that dissolves the marriage in a simplified case.
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.990(b)(1)
The order that dissolves the marriage in an uncontested case with minor children.
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.990(c) series
The order that dissolves the marriage in a property case without minor children.
Where to Get Florida Divorce Forms
Official State Courts Site
The Florida Courts publish the complete set of standardized family law forms for free. You can download them from the Florida Courts Family Law Forms page. Always verify the revision date printed on each PDF header before filing, since version dates on the official forms have ranged from 2018 to 2021 for many core forms, with the 12.902(e) worksheet updated in June 2025.
County Clerk or Court
Individual judicial circuits often publish their own divorce packets with additional local cover sheets and checklists. The 13th Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County), for example, publishes county-specific materials. County-specific supplemental forms are common, so check your specific county clerk's website for anything required locally.
Legal Aid & Self-Help
Many Florida counties operate self-help centers, and legal aid organizations offer free or low-cost help with understanding and completing forms. These resources can be useful if you want assistance but are filing on your own.
Online Divorce Services (Divorce.com)
Divorce.com offers a guided online process that asks about your situation and assembles the appropriate Florida forms for you, helping you avoid choosing the wrong sub-form designation. It is built for uncontested cases where spouses agree on the terms.
Hire an Attorney
If your case is contested, involves significant assets, or raises questions about children or alimony, an attorney can prepare and review your forms and represent you. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Florida Divorce Process
1. Meet the Residency Requirement
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida continuously for six months immediately before filing. Residency can be proven by a Florida driver's license, a voter registration card, or an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Form 12.902(i)).
2. File the Petition
The case begins when the petition is filed with the circuit court clerk in the appropriate county, along with the required disclosures. The correct petition depends on whether there are children and whether there is marital property.
3. Serve the Other Spouse
The respondent must be formally served, which is typically accomplished through a Summons (Form 12.910(a)) issued by the clerk. Service of process starts the respondent's time to answer.
4. Exchange Financial Disclosures
Both spouses complete a Family Law Financial Affidavit (short or long form, based on income) and exchange the required financial information. In cases with children, the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)) accompanies the financial affidavits.
5. Observe the Waiting Period and Hearing
Florida imposes a mandatory 20-day waiting period from the date the original petition is filed before a judge may enter a final judgment (s. 61.19, Fla. Stat.). Uncontested cases typically close in 30 to 90 days, while contested cases average 6 to 18 months. Simplified and uncontested cases generally involve a brief final hearing.
6. Receive the Decree and Certified Copies
Once the judge signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, the marriage is legally ended. You can request certified copies of the final judgment from the clerk for your records and for changing names, accounts, and titles.
Florida-Specific Requirements You Should Know
Residency: One spouse must have lived in Florida continuously for six months immediately before filing, proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration card, or Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Form 12.902(i)).
Property regime: Florida is an equitable distribution state. Under s. 61.075, the division of marital property starts from a presumption of a 50/50 split, but courts can deviate based on statutory factors.
Grounds: Florida is a pure no-fault state. The sole ground in most cases is that the marriage is irretrievably broken — no fault or misconduct needs to be alleged or proven. Mental incapacity for three or more years is an alternative but rarely used ground.
Waiting period: There is a mandatory 20-day waiting period from the date the original petition is filed before a judge may enter a final judgment (s. 61.19, Fla. Stat.).
Children: Florida uses the terms parental responsibility and time-sharing rather than "custody" and "visitation." A Parenting Plan (Form 12.995) is a mandatory standalone document required in every case with minor children, not just language embedded in a settlement agreement. Child support is strictly guideline-based under the s. 61.30 income shares model, and any deviation requires written findings.
Alimony: Under alimony reform (SB 1416, effective July 1, 2023), permanent alimony was eliminated. Only bridge-the-gap (maximum 2 years), rehabilitative (maximum 5 years), and durational alimony are available. Durational alimony is capped at 50%, 60%, or 75% of the length of the marriage for short-, moderate-, and long-term marriages, and the amount is capped at 35% of the difference in the parties' net incomes. These rules apply to petitions filed on or after July 1, 2023; pre-2023 final judgments are not automatically affected.
Simplified dissolution track: This faster path requires that both spouses agree, there are no minor or dependent children, there is no domestic violence, the wife is not pregnant, both waive alimony, and both appear at the final hearing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using a generic form number without the correct sub-designation
Form numbering is stable, but sub-form designations (for example, 12.990(b)(1) versus 12.990(c) series) depend on whether your case involves children and whether it is contested or uncontested. Relying on a generic "12.990" can mean filing the wrong order.
Filing an outdated form version
Form revision dates on the official PDFs have ranged from 2018 to 2021 for many core forms, and the 12.902(e) Child Support Guidelines Worksheet was updated in June 2025. Confirm you have the current version from flcourts.gov rather than a cached third-party copy.
Skipping county-specific forms
Many circuits require their own local cover sheets and checklists in addition to the statewide forms. Missing a county-specific document can delay your case.
Forgetting to notarize required documents
All settlement agreements and the parenting plan must be signed before a notary public or deputy clerk. Unsigned or improperly notarized documents can be rejected.
Leaving out the Parenting Plan or UCCJEA Affidavit in cases with children
The Parenting Plan (Form 12.995) and the UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)) are required in cases involving minor children, even when the parents agree, and the UCCJEA Affidavit is required in all custody-related matters regardless of dispute.
How Divorce.com Can Help
If you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce, Divorce.com can take much of the guesswork out of Florida's paperwork. The guided online process asks about your situation — children, property, income — and assembles the right Florida forms with the correct sub-form designations, so you spend less time deciphering form numbers and more time moving forward. We've helped more than 1,800 couples in Florida. Florida also has one of the highest divorce rates in the country, according to NBC Miami.
Guided, step-by-step form preparation tailored to your answers
Current, state-specific Florida dissolution forms with the correct sub-designations
Built for uncontested cases where both spouses agree on the terms
Clear instructions for filing, serving, and finalizing your case
Affordable, transparent pricing compared with hiring an attorney
Which Florida Divorce Forms Will You Need?
Florida uses a statewide set of standardized family law forms, but the exact ones you need depend on your circumstances: whether you have minor or dependent children, whether there is marital property to divide, and whether both spouses agree on all terms. The forms below are grouped by the role they play in a case. Each description explains what the form does, not what you should file. Always confirm the current version and the correct sub-form designation on the official Florida Courts website before filing, and consult an attorney if you are unsure which forms apply to you.
Starting the Case
Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
Used by both spouses together to start a simplified case when there are no minor or dependent children, no domestic violence, and both agree on all terms. This track requires both spouses to appear at the final hearing.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.901(b)(1)
Filed by one spouse (the petitioner) to start a case when there are minor or dependent children.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.901(b)(2)
Filed by one spouse to start a case when there are no minor or dependent children but there is marital property to divide.
Affidavit of Corroborating Witness — Form 12.902(i)
Used to prove Florida residency through a witness's sworn statement when documentary proof is unavailable.
Responding to the Petition
Answer to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.903(a) series
The respondent's basic answer admitting or denying the allegations when no counterpetition is filed. Multiple sub-forms exist depending on the case type.
Answer to Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.903(c)(1)
The respondent's answer combined with a counterpetition, used to admit or deny allegations and request affirmative relief in a case involving children.
Financial & Disclosure
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) — Form 12.902(b)
Discloses income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Used by parties with individual gross income under $50,000 per year.
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Long Form) — Form 12.902(c)
Serves the same disclosure purpose as the short form. Used by parties with individual gross income of $50,000 per year or more.
Notice of Social Security Number — Form 12.902(j)
A required filing that discloses the Social Security numbers of the parties and children. It is kept confidential by the clerk.
Forms for Divorces With Children
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit — Form 12.902(d)
Mandatory in all cases involving parental responsibility, time-sharing, or custody, even when undisputed. It establishes the court's jurisdiction over the children.
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet — Form 12.902(e)
Computes child support under Florida's income shares model (s. 61.30, Fla. Stat.). Required whenever child support is at issue. This worksheet was updated as of June 2025, so confirm you have the current version.
Parenting Plan — Form 12.995(a)
A court-approved plan that sets out parental responsibility, the time-sharing schedule, and decision-making. Required in all cases with minor children.
Parenting Plan (Relocation/Long Distance) — Form 12.995(b)
A variant of the parenting plan for cases where the parents live, or will live, far apart.
Settlement or Separation Agreement
Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.902(f)(3)
An agreement for simplified (joint, no-children) cases that divides assets and debts and waives alimony.
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.902(f)(1)
A comprehensive agreement that includes a parenting plan, child support, and property and debt division for cases with children.
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.902(f)(2)
An agreement covering property and debt division and alimony where there are no minor or dependent children.
Finalizing Your Case
Final Judgment of Simplified Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.990(a)
The judge-signed order that dissolves the marriage in a simplified case.
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.990(b)(1)
The order that dissolves the marriage in an uncontested case with minor children.
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.990(c) series
The order that dissolves the marriage in a property case without minor children.
Where to Get Florida Divorce Forms
Official State Courts Site
The Florida Courts publish the complete set of standardized family law forms for free. You can download them from the Florida Courts Family Law Forms page. Always verify the revision date printed on each PDF header before filing, since version dates on the official forms have ranged from 2018 to 2021 for many core forms, with the 12.902(e) worksheet updated in June 2025.
County Clerk or Court
Individual judicial circuits often publish their own divorce packets with additional local cover sheets and checklists. The 13th Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County), for example, publishes county-specific materials. County-specific supplemental forms are common, so check your specific county clerk's website for anything required locally.
Legal Aid & Self-Help
Many Florida counties operate self-help centers, and legal aid organizations offer free or low-cost help with understanding and completing forms. These resources can be useful if you want assistance but are filing on your own.
Online Divorce Services (Divorce.com)
Divorce.com offers a guided online process that asks about your situation and assembles the appropriate Florida forms for you, helping you avoid choosing the wrong sub-form designation. It is built for uncontested cases where spouses agree on the terms.
Hire an Attorney
If your case is contested, involves significant assets, or raises questions about children or alimony, an attorney can prepare and review your forms and represent you. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Florida Divorce Process
1. Meet the Residency Requirement
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida continuously for six months immediately before filing. Residency can be proven by a Florida driver's license, a voter registration card, or an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Form 12.902(i)).
2. File the Petition
The case begins when the petition is filed with the circuit court clerk in the appropriate county, along with the required disclosures. The correct petition depends on whether there are children and whether there is marital property.
3. Serve the Other Spouse
The respondent must be formally served, which is typically accomplished through a Summons (Form 12.910(a)) issued by the clerk. Service of process starts the respondent's time to answer.
4. Exchange Financial Disclosures
Both spouses complete a Family Law Financial Affidavit (short or long form, based on income) and exchange the required financial information. In cases with children, the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)) accompanies the financial affidavits.
5. Observe the Waiting Period and Hearing
Florida imposes a mandatory 20-day waiting period from the date the original petition is filed before a judge may enter a final judgment (s. 61.19, Fla. Stat.). Uncontested cases typically close in 30 to 90 days, while contested cases average 6 to 18 months. Simplified and uncontested cases generally involve a brief final hearing.
6. Receive the Decree and Certified Copies
Once the judge signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, the marriage is legally ended. You can request certified copies of the final judgment from the clerk for your records and for changing names, accounts, and titles.
Florida-Specific Requirements You Should Know
Residency: One spouse must have lived in Florida continuously for six months immediately before filing, proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration card, or Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Form 12.902(i)).
Property regime: Florida is an equitable distribution state. Under s. 61.075, the division of marital property starts from a presumption of a 50/50 split, but courts can deviate based on statutory factors.
Grounds: Florida is a pure no-fault state. The sole ground in most cases is that the marriage is irretrievably broken — no fault or misconduct needs to be alleged or proven. Mental incapacity for three or more years is an alternative but rarely used ground.
Waiting period: There is a mandatory 20-day waiting period from the date the original petition is filed before a judge may enter a final judgment (s. 61.19, Fla. Stat.).
Children: Florida uses the terms parental responsibility and time-sharing rather than "custody" and "visitation." A Parenting Plan (Form 12.995) is a mandatory standalone document required in every case with minor children, not just language embedded in a settlement agreement. Child support is strictly guideline-based under the s. 61.30 income shares model, and any deviation requires written findings.
Alimony: Under alimony reform (SB 1416, effective July 1, 2023), permanent alimony was eliminated. Only bridge-the-gap (maximum 2 years), rehabilitative (maximum 5 years), and durational alimony are available. Durational alimony is capped at 50%, 60%, or 75% of the length of the marriage for short-, moderate-, and long-term marriages, and the amount is capped at 35% of the difference in the parties' net incomes. These rules apply to petitions filed on or after July 1, 2023; pre-2023 final judgments are not automatically affected.
Simplified dissolution track: This faster path requires that both spouses agree, there are no minor or dependent children, there is no domestic violence, the wife is not pregnant, both waive alimony, and both appear at the final hearing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using a generic form number without the correct sub-designation
Form numbering is stable, but sub-form designations (for example, 12.990(b)(1) versus 12.990(c) series) depend on whether your case involves children and whether it is contested or uncontested. Relying on a generic "12.990" can mean filing the wrong order.
Filing an outdated form version
Form revision dates on the official PDFs have ranged from 2018 to 2021 for many core forms, and the 12.902(e) Child Support Guidelines Worksheet was updated in June 2025. Confirm you have the current version from flcourts.gov rather than a cached third-party copy.
Skipping county-specific forms
Many circuits require their own local cover sheets and checklists in addition to the statewide forms. Missing a county-specific document can delay your case.
Forgetting to notarize required documents
All settlement agreements and the parenting plan must be signed before a notary public or deputy clerk. Unsigned or improperly notarized documents can be rejected.
Leaving out the Parenting Plan or UCCJEA Affidavit in cases with children
The Parenting Plan (Form 12.995) and the UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)) are required in cases involving minor children, even when the parents agree, and the UCCJEA Affidavit is required in all custody-related matters regardless of dispute.
How Divorce.com Can Help
If you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce, Divorce.com can take much of the guesswork out of Florida's paperwork. The guided online process asks about your situation — children, property, income — and assembles the right Florida forms with the correct sub-form designations, so you spend less time deciphering form numbers and more time moving forward. We've helped more than 1,800 couples in Florida. Florida also has one of the highest divorce rates in the country, according to NBC Miami.
Guided, step-by-step form preparation tailored to your answers
Current, state-specific Florida dissolution forms with the correct sub-designations
Built for uncontested cases where both spouses agree on the terms
Clear instructions for filing, serving, and finalizing your case
Affordable, transparent pricing compared with hiring an attorney
Which Florida Divorce Forms Will You Need?
Florida uses a statewide set of standardized family law forms, but the exact ones you need depend on your circumstances: whether you have minor or dependent children, whether there is marital property to divide, and whether both spouses agree on all terms. The forms below are grouped by the role they play in a case. Each description explains what the form does, not what you should file. Always confirm the current version and the correct sub-form designation on the official Florida Courts website before filing, and consult an attorney if you are unsure which forms apply to you.
Starting the Case
Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
Used by both spouses together to start a simplified case when there are no minor or dependent children, no domestic violence, and both agree on all terms. This track requires both spouses to appear at the final hearing.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.901(b)(1)
Filed by one spouse (the petitioner) to start a case when there are minor or dependent children.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.901(b)(2)
Filed by one spouse to start a case when there are no minor or dependent children but there is marital property to divide.
Affidavit of Corroborating Witness — Form 12.902(i)
Used to prove Florida residency through a witness's sworn statement when documentary proof is unavailable.
Responding to the Petition
Answer to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.903(a) series
The respondent's basic answer admitting or denying the allegations when no counterpetition is filed. Multiple sub-forms exist depending on the case type.
Answer to Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.903(c)(1)
The respondent's answer combined with a counterpetition, used to admit or deny allegations and request affirmative relief in a case involving children.
Financial & Disclosure
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) — Form 12.902(b)
Discloses income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Used by parties with individual gross income under $50,000 per year.
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Long Form) — Form 12.902(c)
Serves the same disclosure purpose as the short form. Used by parties with individual gross income of $50,000 per year or more.
Notice of Social Security Number — Form 12.902(j)
A required filing that discloses the Social Security numbers of the parties and children. It is kept confidential by the clerk.
Forms for Divorces With Children
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit — Form 12.902(d)
Mandatory in all cases involving parental responsibility, time-sharing, or custody, even when undisputed. It establishes the court's jurisdiction over the children.
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet — Form 12.902(e)
Computes child support under Florida's income shares model (s. 61.30, Fla. Stat.). Required whenever child support is at issue. This worksheet was updated as of June 2025, so confirm you have the current version.
Parenting Plan — Form 12.995(a)
A court-approved plan that sets out parental responsibility, the time-sharing schedule, and decision-making. Required in all cases with minor children.
Parenting Plan (Relocation/Long Distance) — Form 12.995(b)
A variant of the parenting plan for cases where the parents live, or will live, far apart.
Settlement or Separation Agreement
Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.902(f)(3)
An agreement for simplified (joint, no-children) cases that divides assets and debts and waives alimony.
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.902(f)(1)
A comprehensive agreement that includes a parenting plan, child support, and property and debt division for cases with children.
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.902(f)(2)
An agreement covering property and debt division and alimony where there are no minor or dependent children.
Finalizing Your Case
Final Judgment of Simplified Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.990(a)
The judge-signed order that dissolves the marriage in a simplified case.
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.990(b)(1)
The order that dissolves the marriage in an uncontested case with minor children.
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) — Form 12.990(c) series
The order that dissolves the marriage in a property case without minor children.
Where to Get Florida Divorce Forms
Official State Courts Site
The Florida Courts publish the complete set of standardized family law forms for free. You can download them from the Florida Courts Family Law Forms page. Always verify the revision date printed on each PDF header before filing, since version dates on the official forms have ranged from 2018 to 2021 for many core forms, with the 12.902(e) worksheet updated in June 2025.
County Clerk or Court
Individual judicial circuits often publish their own divorce packets with additional local cover sheets and checklists. The 13th Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County), for example, publishes county-specific materials. County-specific supplemental forms are common, so check your specific county clerk's website for anything required locally.
Legal Aid & Self-Help
Many Florida counties operate self-help centers, and legal aid organizations offer free or low-cost help with understanding and completing forms. These resources can be useful if you want assistance but are filing on your own.
Online Divorce Services (Divorce.com)
Divorce.com offers a guided online process that asks about your situation and assembles the appropriate Florida forms for you, helping you avoid choosing the wrong sub-form designation. It is built for uncontested cases where spouses agree on the terms.
Hire an Attorney
If your case is contested, involves significant assets, or raises questions about children or alimony, an attorney can prepare and review your forms and represent you. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Florida Divorce Process
1. Meet the Residency Requirement
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida continuously for six months immediately before filing. Residency can be proven by a Florida driver's license, a voter registration card, or an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Form 12.902(i)).
2. File the Petition
The case begins when the petition is filed with the circuit court clerk in the appropriate county, along with the required disclosures. The correct petition depends on whether there are children and whether there is marital property.
3. Serve the Other Spouse
The respondent must be formally served, which is typically accomplished through a Summons (Form 12.910(a)) issued by the clerk. Service of process starts the respondent's time to answer.
4. Exchange Financial Disclosures
Both spouses complete a Family Law Financial Affidavit (short or long form, based on income) and exchange the required financial information. In cases with children, the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)) accompanies the financial affidavits.
5. Observe the Waiting Period and Hearing
Florida imposes a mandatory 20-day waiting period from the date the original petition is filed before a judge may enter a final judgment (s. 61.19, Fla. Stat.). Uncontested cases typically close in 30 to 90 days, while contested cases average 6 to 18 months. Simplified and uncontested cases generally involve a brief final hearing.
6. Receive the Decree and Certified Copies
Once the judge signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, the marriage is legally ended. You can request certified copies of the final judgment from the clerk for your records and for changing names, accounts, and titles.
Florida-Specific Requirements You Should Know
Residency: One spouse must have lived in Florida continuously for six months immediately before filing, proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration card, or Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Form 12.902(i)).
Property regime: Florida is an equitable distribution state. Under s. 61.075, the division of marital property starts from a presumption of a 50/50 split, but courts can deviate based on statutory factors.
Grounds: Florida is a pure no-fault state. The sole ground in most cases is that the marriage is irretrievably broken — no fault or misconduct needs to be alleged or proven. Mental incapacity for three or more years is an alternative but rarely used ground.
Waiting period: There is a mandatory 20-day waiting period from the date the original petition is filed before a judge may enter a final judgment (s. 61.19, Fla. Stat.).
Children: Florida uses the terms parental responsibility and time-sharing rather than "custody" and "visitation." A Parenting Plan (Form 12.995) is a mandatory standalone document required in every case with minor children, not just language embedded in a settlement agreement. Child support is strictly guideline-based under the s. 61.30 income shares model, and any deviation requires written findings.
Alimony: Under alimony reform (SB 1416, effective July 1, 2023), permanent alimony was eliminated. Only bridge-the-gap (maximum 2 years), rehabilitative (maximum 5 years), and durational alimony are available. Durational alimony is capped at 50%, 60%, or 75% of the length of the marriage for short-, moderate-, and long-term marriages, and the amount is capped at 35% of the difference in the parties' net incomes. These rules apply to petitions filed on or after July 1, 2023; pre-2023 final judgments are not automatically affected.
Simplified dissolution track: This faster path requires that both spouses agree, there are no minor or dependent children, there is no domestic violence, the wife is not pregnant, both waive alimony, and both appear at the final hearing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using a generic form number without the correct sub-designation
Form numbering is stable, but sub-form designations (for example, 12.990(b)(1) versus 12.990(c) series) depend on whether your case involves children and whether it is contested or uncontested. Relying on a generic "12.990" can mean filing the wrong order.
Filing an outdated form version
Form revision dates on the official PDFs have ranged from 2018 to 2021 for many core forms, and the 12.902(e) Child Support Guidelines Worksheet was updated in June 2025. Confirm you have the current version from flcourts.gov rather than a cached third-party copy.
Skipping county-specific forms
Many circuits require their own local cover sheets and checklists in addition to the statewide forms. Missing a county-specific document can delay your case.
Forgetting to notarize required documents
All settlement agreements and the parenting plan must be signed before a notary public or deputy clerk. Unsigned or improperly notarized documents can be rejected.
Leaving out the Parenting Plan or UCCJEA Affidavit in cases with children
The Parenting Plan (Form 12.995) and the UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)) are required in cases involving minor children, even when the parents agree, and the UCCJEA Affidavit is required in all custody-related matters regardless of dispute.
How Divorce.com Can Help
If you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce, Divorce.com can take much of the guesswork out of Florida's paperwork. The guided online process asks about your situation — children, property, income — and assembles the right Florida forms with the correct sub-form designations, so you spend less time deciphering form numbers and more time moving forward. We've helped more than 1,800 couples in Florida. Florida also has one of the highest divorce rates in the country, according to NBC Miami.
Guided, step-by-step form preparation tailored to your answers
Current, state-specific Florida dissolution forms with the correct sub-designations
Built for uncontested cases where both spouses agree on the terms
Clear instructions for filing, serving, and finalizing your case
Affordable, transparent pricing compared with hiring an attorney
Getting a divorce in Florida starts with paperwork, and knowing which forms apply to your situation is half the battle. Florida is a pure no-fault state, so you do not need to prove wrongdoing to end a marriage. You simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken. From there, the specific forms you complete depend on whether you have minor or dependent children, whether you own marital property, and whether you and your spouse agree on everything.
This guide walks through the Florida divorce forms (the state calls divorce a "dissolution of marriage"), what each one does, where to download them, and how the process generally unfolds. Florida publishes standardized family law forms statewide, which makes it easier to know what you are working with. Throughout, you can also start an online, guided divorce with Divorce.com, which assembles the right forms based on your answers.
This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Florida's forms, sub-form designations, and rules can change, and every case is different. For guidance on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
Florida is a pure no-fault, equitable-distribution state with a six-month residency rule and a mandatory 20-day waiting period after the original petition is filed. The forms you need depend on whether you have minor or dependent children, whether you own marital property, and whether both spouses agree. Use the correct sub-form designations, confirm the latest version on the official Florida Courts site, and watch for county-specific requirements. If your case is straightforward and uncontested, Divorce.com can assemble the right Florida forms for you. This page is informational only and not legal advice; for guidance on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
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