Get Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage. - Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts - Flcourts18

Filling out the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is an important step for individuals seeking to dissolve their marriage legally. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to assist users in completing the form accurately and efficiently, ensuring all necessary information is included.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your petition.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out your full legal name in the designated field. Select whether you are the Petitioner or Respondent by checking the appropriate box.
3. For jurisdiction and residency, indicate whether you or your partner has lived in Florida for at least six months before filing this petition.
4. State whether either party is a member of the military service by checking the box accordingly.
5. In the marriage history section, provide the date and place of marriage, as well as the date of separation. You can check the box for approximate if applicable.
6. Address the dependent or minor children section. Include details about any children, indicating who is pregnant, the children's names, places of birth, birth dates, and sex.
7. Attach a completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA) Affidavit as it must be submitted with this petition.
8. Indicate the reason for dissolution of marriage by selecting whether the marriage is irretrievably broken or if there's a party adjudged mentally incapacitated.
9. In the marital assets and liabilities section, state if there are no assets or if there are. Check appropriate boxes concerning marital agreements.
10. For spousal support (alimony), choose whether you waive your right or request an amount. Provide details if requesting support.
11. Fill out the child custody, parental responsibility, and visitation section, indicating living arrangements and desired custody.
12. In the child support section, request support according to Florida's guidelines, and complete relevant fields regarding medical/dental insurance.
13. Complete the additional requests section if you would like your former name restored or other specific relief.
14. Finally, provide your signature, printed name, address, and contact information and ensure the document is notarized. Check the requirement if any nonlawyer assistance was involved.
15. Save your changes, and download, print, or share your completed petition as necessary.

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