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12.901(b)(2)

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No 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 shared property or debts, but no minor or dependent children, and neither person is pregnant. It requires the person filing to sign the form before a notary public or deputy clerk.

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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 when the couple has shared property or debts but no minor or dependent children, and both parties 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?
The instructions mention that the person filing the petition may be referred to as the petitioner, and the spouse may be referred to as the respondent.
What if I cannot pay the filing fee?
If you cannot pay the filing fee, you can get an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status from the clerk to see if you qualify to have the fees postponed.

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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