INSTRUCTIONS: FLORIDA PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDANT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) (Form 12.901(b)(1))

Florida couples with children who wish to initiate the divorce process must begin filling out a Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren). This is also the case if the wife is pregnant. This document can be obtained from the website of the Florida courts system.

Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren) 12.901(b)(1) Step 1: Write the county name and district number of the court hearing your case. Enter both spouse's names.

Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren) 12.901(b)(1) Step 2: Enter your full name where indicated and note with a check mark whether you are the husband or wife.

Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren) 12.901(b)(1) Step 3: Questions one through seven ask you to describe your marriage history and children.

Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren) 12.901(b)(1) Step 4: Section II asks you to note your plans and/or requests for the court to rule on the division of assets.

Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren) 12.901(b)(1) Step 5: Section III asks questions about alimony.

Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren) 12.901(b)(1) Step 6: Section III concerns wishes for a proposed parenting plan.

Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren) 12.901(b)(1) Step 7: Section IV concerns wishes for child support payments.

Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren) 12.901(b)(1) Step 8: Section V allows wives to request that they be known by their previous name and provides space for miscellaneous requests.

Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren) 12.901(b)(1) Step 9: Section VI asks you to check boxes next to all actions you ask the court to take.

Florida Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependant Or Minor Child(ren) 12.901(b)(1) Step 10: Sign and date the document before a deputy clerk or notary public.