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12.901(a)

Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective June 1, 2025

This form is a joint request from a married couple asking the court to legally end their marriage under simplified rules. It requires both people to agree on several points, including dividing property and debts, and giving up rights to a full trial.

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This form is used when a married couple lives in Florida, has no minor children together, and has already agreed on how to divide their property and debts without needing a full court trial.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who must fill out this form?
Both the Petitioner and the Respondent must fill out and sign this petition. The form is for use by both people in the marriage.
What must the couple agree to use this form?
The couple must agree that the marriage cannot be saved, that they have no minor children together, and that they have agreed on dividing all property and debts.
Is there a fee involved?
The instructions state that the couple must pay the appropriate filing fees to the clerk of the circuit court, or they can file an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status if they cannot afford the fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2025.

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