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Filling out the (c)(1) Answer To Petition And Counterpetition For Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) can be a straightforward process. This guide offers a step-by-step approach to help you complete your form efficiently and accurately, ensuring your responses are clear and complete.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by providing your full legal name in the designated field at the top of the form. This is crucial for identifying yourself correctly in the eyes of the court.
3. For the 'Answer To Petition' section, review the petition carefully. Indicate which allegations you agree with by specifying the numbered paragraphs, and list any you deny. If there are allegations you cannot confirm due to lack of information, note those as well.
4. In the 'Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage,' confirm the jurisdiction by selecting if it is you, your partner, or both who have lived in Florida for at least six months.
5. Provide detailed marriage history. Fill in the date and place of your marriage, as well as the date of separation.
6. List information about any dependent or minor child(ren), including names, dates of birth, and any relevant details concerning custody or visitation.
7. Complete the sections on marital assets and liabilities, spousal support, child custody, parental responsibility, visitation, and child support. Make sure to clearly note your requests and reasoning in each section.
8. Prepare to file additional required documents alongside the form, such as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit and the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet.
9. After reviewing your answers for accuracy, sign the form in front of a notary public or deputy clerk.
10. Finally, file the original form with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.

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