Form 12.901(b)(2), Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Instructions

Enter the street address of the nonlawyer’s location, which may be used for correspondence or filing purposes.

Provide the city corresponding to the nonlawyer's address.

Enter the state for the nonlawyer's address to complete the location details.

Enter the zip code or postal code associated with the nonlawyer's address.

Supply any extra details concerning alimony provisions with an emphasis on tax implications and consequences.

Check this box if there are marital or nonmarital assets or liabilities to report for this case (to be listed in the financial affidavits). Fill only if 'There are no marital assets or liabilities' Fill only if field 1 is 'No'.

Enter the court-assigned case number for this proceeding as shown on filing documents.

Enter the court division or courtroom identifier where this case is filed.

Provide the telephone number for the nonlawyer’s business or contact point. This number may be used for communication related to the case.

Check this box when you want the court to determine how the marital assets and liabilities will be distributed under section 61.075, Florida Statutes. Fill only if 'There are marital assets or liabilities.' Fill only if field 2 is 'Yes'.

Enter the judicial circuit number or name for the court (for example '11th Judicial Circuit' or simply '11th').

Enter the name of the county in which the court sits (for example 'Miami‑Dade County').

Check this box when you are stating that the marriage cannot be saved and is irretrievably broken (no-fault ground for dissolution).

Check this box when one party has been legally adjudged mentally incapacitated for at least three years prior to filing and you are attaching a copy of the Judgment of Incapacity.

Check this box to request that the court issue an order dissolving your marriage.

Enter the date on which you are filing the petition.

Check this box if there are no marital assets or liabilities to report for the parties (i.e., both parties have no marital property or debts).

Enter the full name of the nonlawyer individual involved in your case (typically a person assisting or providing support in lieu of legal representation).

Provide the business name associated with the nonlawyer if one exists (this identifies the nonlawyer's professional affiliation).

Check this box if the Petitioner has lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the filing of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Fill only if 'Both has (have) lived in Florida for at least 6 months' is 'No'.

Check this box if the Respondent has lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the filing of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Fill only if 'Both has (have) lived in Florida for at least 6 months' is 'No'.

Check this box if both parties (Petitioner and Respondent) have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the filing of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

Check this box if you are requesting that the court order life insurance on your spouse’s life to secure spousal support.

Select this option if you are requesting the distribution of marital assets and liabilities as detailed in Section I of the petition.

Enter the specific interest the petitioner should be awarded in the other spouse’s property (for example a percentage, share, or description of the asset or legal interest). Fill only if 'There are marital assets or liabilities.' Fill only if field 2 is 'Yes'.

Provide the factual and legal reasons why the petitioner should be awarded the stated interest in the other spouse’s property, including any supporting details or circumstances. Fill only if 'There are marital assets or liabilities.' Fill only if field 2 is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the petitioner requests that the Court order the other spouse to pay spousal support (alimony) and is claiming an actual need and that the other spouse has the ability to pay. Fill only if 'Petitioner gives up any right to spousal support (alimony)' Fill only if field 7 is 'No'.

Check this box to indicate the spousal support payment should be ordered every specified number of weeks (enter the number of weeks in the adjacent blank). Fill only if 'Request court-ordered spousal support (option 2)' Fill only if field 8 is 'Yes'.

Enter the date the marriage occurred (month, day, year).

Enter the date the parties separated (month, day, year); indicate if the date is approximate if you are unsure of the exact day.

Enter the location where the marriage took place, including county, state, and country as applicable.

Mark this option if you wish to be known by your former full legal name as part of your petition.

Enter your former full legal name if you are requesting to revert to that name.

Mark this box if you are requesting to restore your former name as specified in Section III of the petition.

Describe any additional provisions related to spousal support, including how alimony will be treated for tax purposes, payment conditions, contingencies, start/end events, and any other consequences or special instructions the court should consider. Fill only if 'Other provisions relating to alimony including any tax treatment and consequences' Fill only if field 16 is 'Yes'.

Describe any additional relief you are seeking from the court that is not covered by the standard categories in the petition.

Select this option if you are seeking additional relief beyond the standard provisions, as detailed in Section III of the petition.

Check this box when you are requesting spousal support to be paid on a weekly basis or every other week (biweekly). Fill only if 'Request court-ordered spousal support (option 2)' Fill only if field 8 is 'Yes'.

Check this box when you are requesting spousal support to be paid on a monthly basis. Fill only if 'Request court-ordered spousal support (option 2)' Fill only if field 8 is 'Yes'.

Enter the full legal name of the petitioner as it should appear in the case caption on the top of the form.

Enter the petitioner's full legal name for the sworn statement that follows, matching the name used elsewhere on the form.

Provide your printed name as the petitioner.

Enter your mailing address.

Provide your city, state, and zip code.

Enter your telephone number for contact purposes.

Enter your fax number, if applicable.

Provide your email address for communication.

Check this box if the petitioner currently is a member of the United States military or other military service.

Check this box if the petitioner currently is not a member of the United States military or any other military service.

Enter the full legal name of the respondent (the other spouse) as it should appear on the court filing.

Check this box if the respondent currently is a member of the U.S. military or any military service.

Check this box if the respondent is not currently a member of the U.S. military or any military service.

Check this box if all marital assets and debts have been divided by a written agreement between the parties and that written agreement is attached to be incorporated into the final judgment of dissolution of marriage. Fill only if 'There are marital assets or liabilities.' Fill only if field 2 is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the petitioner forever gives up any right to receive spousal support (alimony) from the other spouse.

Check this box if you wish to request the awarding of spousal support (alimony) as outlined in Section II of the petition.

Enter the dollar amount of spousal support (alimony) requested to be paid. Fill only if 'Request court-ordered spousal support (option 2)' Fill only if field 8 is 'Yes'.

Enter the date when the spousal support payments should begin. Fill only if 'Request court-ordered spousal support (option 2)' Fill only if field 8 is 'Yes'.

Enter the date or describe the event upon which the spousal support payments will end or terminate. Fill only if 'Request court-ordered spousal support (option 2)' Fill only if field 8 is 'Yes'.

Check this box when you want to include additional provisions about spousal support (alimony) on the form, such as specific terms, tax treatment, or consequences that are not covered elsewhere.

Provide a detailed explanation of why the Court should order the other spouse to pay spousal support, including the reasons for need, the specific type(s) of alimony requested (temporary, permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, lump sum, etc.), any requested amounts and frequency, proposed start and end dates or ending event, duration, and any tax or payment-related terms or consequences. Fill only if 'Request court-ordered spousal support (option 2)' Fill only if field 8 is 'Yes'.