Dissolution of Marrage with Property but no Minor or Dependent Child(ren)

A Petition for Dissolution of Marriage With Property But No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) may be filed by a husband or wife if:

- you and/or your spouse have/has lived in Florida for at least six (6) months before filing for a dissolution of marriage in Florida;

- the husband and wife have acquired marital assets and/or marital liabilities during the course of the marriage;

- the husband and wife do not have any dependent or minor child(ren) in common, born or adopted, during the course of the marriage;

- the wife is not pregnant.

This Petition compared to a simplified dissolution of marriage petition:
If you and your spouse agree on all issues and both parties can attend the Final Hearing, you may consider filing a simplified dissolution of marriage petition. However, if you and your spouse disagree about assets and/or liabilities, or if either you or your spouse is seeking alimony, or if there are other matters that one or both parties wishes to have settled by a judge then you cannot file a simplified dissolution of marriage petition.

Self-Representing (Pro se) Litigants - Required Forms:
The following forms are required to be filed in a dissolution of marriage case with property but no dependent or minor child(ren).

12.901(b)(2) Petition for Dissolution of Marriage With Property But No Dependent or Minor Child(ren).
12.902(b) or (c) Family Law Financial Affidavit.
12.902(e) Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
12.902(j) Notice of Social Security Number
12.912(b) Nonmilitary Affidavit
12.932 Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure

You may be required to file additional forms depending on the circumstances of your case.

Proof of Residence
Florida residence can be proved by:
- a valid Florida driver's license issued to you or your spouse at least six (6) months prior to filing for dissolution of marriage;

- a current voter's registration card issued to you or your spouse at least six (6) months prior to filing for dissolution of marriage;

- an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness, Family Law Form 12.902(j). (See instructions attached to form.)

Proof of residence must be included in your court file.

Filing Fee
You should contact the Clerk of Courts in your county to determine the appropriate filing fee for filing a petition for dissolution of marriage with property but no dependent or minor child(ren).