INSTRUCTIONS: FLORIDA PETITION FOR SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (Form 12.901(a))

In Florida divorcing couples without children who have completed a separation agreement and do not need a family court's ruling to any disputes may file a petition for simplified dissolution of marriage. This Form 12.901(a) must be filed along with separate financial affidavits (12902.(b) and (c)) and notices of Social Security number (12.902(j)) and a separation agreement (12.902(f)(3)). All these forms may be obtained from the website of the Florida courts system.

Florida Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage 12.901(a) Step 1: Enter the number and county name of the court you are submitting this petition to and the names of both husband and wife.

Florida Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage 12.901(a) Step 2: Enter the legal name of both the husband and wife where indicated.

Florida Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage 12.901(a) Step 3: In line two, enter the county and state where each spouse currently resides, as well as the date they began living there.

Florida Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage 12.901(a) Step 4: In line three, enter the date and location of your wedding.

Florida Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage 12.901(a) Step 5: On line 9, check "yes" if the wife wishes to be known by her former name once the divorce has been approved. If so, enter the full name she plans on assuming here.

Florida Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage 12.901(a) Step 6: The husband and wife should both sign the form along with their address. This signature must be witnessed by a deputy clerk or notary public.

Florida Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage 12.901(a) Step 7: File this document along with all other forms listed above with the circuit clerk. You will then have a date scheduled for a courtroom hearing which both parties must attend before the divorce will be approved.