Form 12.901(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Instructions

Provide an explanation for why the Court should order either the petitioner or respondent to pay alimony, including any specific requests regarding the type of alimony.

Check this box if you are requesting the equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities as outlined in Section I.

Check this box if there are no assets or liabilities acquired during the marriage that require division.

Select this option if marital assets or liabilities exist that need to be considered for division in the dissolution process.

Mark this box if all marital assets and liabilities have already been divided by a written agreement between the parties.

Check this option if you want the Court to determine the distribution of marital property and debts instead of relying on an agreement.

Select this box if the petitioner is seeking an award of an interest in the other spouse’s property.

Check this box if the respondent is seeking an award of an interest in the other spouse’s property.

Provide an explanation detailing why an interest in the other spouse’s property should be awarded.

Check if an additional sheet is attached that contains supplemental information related to this section.

Enter the case number assigned to this dissolution case.

Select this option if the minor child primarily resides with the petitioner.

Select this option if the minor child primarily resides with the respondent.

Select this option if the minor child resides under an arrangement other than with the petitioner or respondent.

Provide an explanation detailing the alternative living arrangement of the minor child if it is not solely with the petitioner or respondent.

Enter the full name and date of birth for Child 1. Provide the child’s legal name and the precise birth date.

Enter the full name and date of birth for Child 2. Provide the child’s legal name and the precise birth date.

Enter the full name and date of birth for Child 3. Provide the child’s legal name and the precise birth date.

List each minor child born or conceived during the marriage who is not common to both parties, providing full name and any identifying details (for example date of birth and relationship) as needed.

Check this box if the child in question is not common to both parties, meaning the child is from a different relationship or not shared by both parties.

Enter the name for the child identified as not common to both parties (first instance). Provide the full legal name.

Enter the name for the second child identified as not common to both parties. Provide the full legal name.

Check this box if there is at least one child common to both parties who is 18 or older yet remains dependent due to a mental or physical disability. This indicates the inclusion of dependent adult children.

Enter the name and date of birth for the dependent child (18 or older) with a disability. Provide the legal name and accurate birth date.

Enter additional details (name and date of birth) for another dependent child (18 or older) with a disability if applicable.

Explain in detail why the request is considered to be in the best interests of the children.

Indicate whether the petitioner is requesting that the court award child support.

Check this box if child support guidelines have already been filed with the court.

Check this box if the petitioner intends to file child support guidelines.

Indicate if the petitioner requests that child support continue to be paid beyond the child's 18th birthday.

Check this box if there are children eligible to receive support beyond the age of 18.

Check this box if the petitioner requests that the respondent provide life insurance to secure child support.

Enter the name of the circuit court handling the case.

Enter the name of the county where the court is located.

Enter the court division relevant to this case.

Select this box to indicate that the form should include the date of separation.

Enter the specific date when the petitioner separated from the spouse.

Check this box to denote that the form should capture the filing date.

Select this box to indicate that an alternate date (other than separation or filing) is applicable.

Provide the alternate date if the 'other date' option is selected.

Explain the circumstances or relevance of the alternate filing date provided.

List the name(s) of dependent child(ren) relevant to the petition.

Provide details regarding the physical or mental incapacity of the children, if applicable.

Select this box if there are children aged between 18 and 19 who are still in high school and considered dependent.

List the names of the children who are dependent because they are between 18 and 19 years of age but remain in high school.

Select this box if you wish to assert that the marriage is irretrievably broken, which is a fundamental ground for requesting dissolution.

Mark this box if one of the parties has been legally declared mentally incapacitated for at least 3 years, as this may affect jurisdiction and proceedings.

Check this box if there is a minor child common to both parties.

Check this box if a completed Family Law Financial Affidavit (Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c)) has been filed with the petition.

Check this box if a completed Family Law Financial Affidavit (Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c)) will be timely filed in conjunction with this petition.

Check this box if you are requesting that child support be established for the dependent or minor children as outlined in Section IV.

Check this box if you would like the court to restore the petitioner’s former name, as detailed in Section V.

Check this box if the petitioner is seeking other forms of relief not specifically addressed in the previous sections or any additional terms the Court may consider necessary.

Enter the date on which the document is being signed.

Enter the printed full name of the person signing the document.

Enter the mailing address of the signing party.

Enter the city, state, and ZIP code corresponding to the mailing address.

Enter the telephone number of the signing party for contact purposes.

Enter the fax number used for sending or receiving documents related to this case.

Enter the designated email address for receiving correspondence regarding this family law matter.

Enter the full name of the individual who assisted with filling out this form.

Enter the name of the business associated with the individual who assisted with this form.

Enter the street address of the individual who helped complete this form.

Enter the city for the address of the individual who assisted with this form.

Enter the state for the address of the individual who assisted with this form.

Enter the zip code for the address of the individual who assisted with this form.

Enter the telephone number for the individual who assisted with this form.

Indicate whether the petitioner is also requesting assistance related to medical or dental insurance.

Select this box if the petitioner is providing medical/dental insurance for the dependent child(ren).

Select this box if the respondent is providing medical/dental insurance for the dependent child(ren).

Check this box if the petitioner is requesting that the court order payment for uninsured medical/dental expenses related to the child(ren).

Check this box if the petitioner satisfies the jurisdiction requirements.

Check this box if the respondent satisfies the jurisdiction requirements.

Check this box if both the petitioner and respondent satisfy the jurisdiction requirements.

Check this box if the petitioner meets the specified eligibility or residency requirements.

Check this box if the petitioner does not meet the specified eligibility or residency requirements.

Check this box if the respondent meets the specified eligibility or residency requirements.

Check this box if the respondent does not meet the specified eligibility or residency requirements.

Check this box if the petitioner is requesting that the court order life insurance to be maintained on the other spouse’s life.

Enter the full date (month, day, year) of the marriage.

Enter the date on which the separation occurred.

Check this box if the provided date is an approximation.

Enter the place of marriage including county, state, and country.

Check this box if you want to include additional provisions beyond those listed in the form.

Describe the additional provisions you wish to include, such as special arrangements or conditions not covered elsewhere.

Enter the full name(s) and mailing address(es) of the birth parent(s) of the above minor child(ren).

Check this box to indicate that parental responsibility will be shared equally by both parents.

Select this option if you wish to assign parental responsibility exclusively to either the petitioner or respondent.

Check this box to assign sole parental responsibility to the petitioner.

Check this box to assign sole parental responsibility to the respondent.

Explain why granting shared parental responsibility might be detrimental to the child(ren)’s well-being.

Check this box if your parenting plan includes a schedule for time sharing between the parties.

Check this box if your parenting plan does not include a schedule for time sharing between the parties.

Check this box if you want the court to adopt the attached proposed parenting plan.

Indicate that the parties have agreed to establish a parenting plan.

Indicate that the parties have not reached an agreement regarding the parenting plan.

Indicate that the court should establish a parenting plan that includes the details specified in the attached information.

Check this box if you are requesting the adoption or establishment of a Parenting Plan that addresses parental responsibility and time-sharing for the dependent or minor children as outlined in Section III.

Provide the name or a designation for the petitioner as they will be referred to in this case.

Provide the name or a designation for the respondent as they will be referred to in this case.

Enter the full legal name of the petitioner as it appears on official documents.

Enter the full legal name of the respondent as it appears on official documents.

Enter the party’s full legal name (if additional clarification is needed) as it appears on official records.

Select this option if the petitioner is responsible for making the payment as indicated on the form.

Select this option if the respondent is responsible for making the payment as part of the petition.

Select this option if both spouses are to share the payment equally.

Select this option if the payment should be determined based on the percentages outlined in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet.

Select this option if an alternative payment arrangement applies that is not covered by the standard options. Further explanation may be needed.

Provide details explaining the alternative payment arrangements if 'Other' was selected above.

Check this box if the petitioner is responsible for making the support payment.

Check this box if the respondent is responsible for making the support payment.

Enter the former legal name of the petitioner, if applicable.

Check this box to confirm that the request being made is coming from the petitioner.

Select this box if the petitioner is currently pregnant.

Enter the due date for the petitioner’s baby.

Select this box if the respondent is currently pregnant.

Enter the due date for the respondent’s baby.

Specify any additional relief sought by the petitioner that is not covered in other sections of the form.

Mark this option if the petitioner is waiving any future right to receive spousal support (alimony) from the other spouse.

Select this box if the respondent is waiving any future right to receive spousal support (alimony) from the other spouse.

Check this box if the petitioner is requesting that the Court order the other spouse to pay specific amounts or payments.

Mark this option if the respondent is requesting that the Court order the other spouse to make certain payments.

Enter the specific amount of payment being requested by the party.

Check this box if the requested payment is to be made on a weekly basis.

Select this option if the requested payment frequency is every other week.

Enter or select this option if the payment is to be made on a monthly basis.

Mark this box if the payment frequency does not fit into the given options and additional details are provided elsewhere.

Check this box if the petitioner is requesting spousal support (alimony) as detailed in Section II.

Specify an alternate payment period (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) if the standard option does not apply.

Enter the starting date from which support payments will commence.

Enter the ending date up to which support payments will be made.

Check if each child involved will have a specific time-sharing arrangement with the parents.

Provide an explanation for the proposed time-sharing schedule, detailing how it will be implemented.

Select this option if the parenting plan does not include any time-sharing arrangement between the parents.

Enter the name of the parent who will not participate in any time-sharing arrangement.

Check this box if a limited time-sharing arrangement is proposed.

Provide the name of the parent who is subject to a limited time-sharing arrangement.

Check this box if the time-sharing arrangement requires supervision.

Enter the name of the parent who will have a supervised time-sharing arrangement.

Enter the name of another parent subject to a supervised time-sharing arrangement if applicable.

Indicate if exchanges of children are to be supervised or managed by a third party, and provide any necessary details.

Check this box to confirm that the time-sharing schedule follows the instructions provided below.

Provide an explanation for the time-sharing schedule, particularly regarding supervised or third party exchanges.