FL Simplified Dissolution of MarriageForm 12.901(a) · Step 1 of 4
Both Parties & Eligibility
This is the joint (agreed) simplified track. Both parties must qualify — any uncertainty means you need the regular petition.
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Florida law note: Simplified Dissolution (Form 12.901(a)) requires: no minor or dependent children, wife is not pregnant, both parties agree on all property/debt division, no alimony requested by either party, both parties have read the booklet and understand their rights, and both parties will attend the final hearing together.
Your full legal name
Use your full legal name exactly as it appears on your driver's license or marriage certificate. This is how the court will identify you.
Other spouse's full legal name
Enter your spouse's full legal name. Use the same name that appears on your marriage certificate or divorce papers.
Florida judicial circuit
Select the judicial circuit (court system) for the county where you're filing. This is determined by which county has jurisdiction over your case.
Select your circuit…
1st Circuit — Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton
2nd Circuit — Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla
3rd Circuit — Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, Union
4th Circuit — Clay, Duval, Nassau
5th Circuit — Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter
6th Circuit — Pasco, Pinellas
7th Circuit — Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia
8th Circuit — Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy
9th Circuit — Orange, Osceola (Orlando)
10th Circuit — Hardee, Highlands, Polk
11th Circuit — Miami-Dade
12th Circuit — DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota
13th Circuit — Hillsborough (Tampa)
14th Circuit — Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Washington
15th Circuit — Palm Beach
16th Circuit — Monroe (Florida Keys)
17th Circuit — Broward (Fort Lauderdale)
18th Circuit — Brevard, Seminole
19th Circuit — Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie
20th Circuit — Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee
County of filing
Enter the Florida county where you want to file. This is usually the county where you or your spouse lives.
Eligibility — confirm all that apply
No minor or dependent children from this marriage
A dependent child is one under age 18 that you're legally responsible for supporting. Check this if you have no such children from this marriage. Do not count adult children or stepchildren.
Wife is not currently pregnant
Both parties agree on all terms (property, debts, everything)
Check this only if you and your spouse have agreed on EVERYTHING — property division, debt division, custody, support, everything. If there's any disagreement, do not check this.
Neither party is requesting alimony
Check this if neither you nor your spouse is asking for spousal support (alimony). If either party wants alimony, do not check this.
Both parties will attend the final hearing together
Check this only if both you and your spouse will appear together at the final hearing in front of the judge. Both must be present for this simplified process.
One or both parties have lived in Florida for 6+ months
Check this if you or your spouse has lived in Florida for at least 6 months continuously. Florida law requires this to establish court jurisdiction.
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