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12.901(b)(1)

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2018

This form is used to start a case asking the court to end a marriage when the couple has minor children, a dependent child, or one spouse is pregnant. It asks the court to begin the legal process for dissolving the marriage.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when filing for a divorce in Florida if the couple shares minor children, a dependent child, or if one spouse is pregnant. The filer must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
This form is used when filing for a dissolution of marriage. The person filing is referred to as the petitioner, and the other spouse is the respondent.
Do I need to file other documents with this form?
Yes, with this form, you must also file several other documents, such as the UCCJEA Affidavit and potentially a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2018.

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