Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property
Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2018
This form is used to start a case asking the court to end a marriage when there are no minor children, no property to divide, and no spousal support being requested. It requires the filer to sign the form in front of a notary public or deputy clerk.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when filing for a divorce if both people agree on all issues and there are no minor children, no shared property, and no one is asking for spousal support. Both people must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- If I cannot pay the filing fee, what should I do?
- You may get an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status from the clerk to see if you qualify to have filing fees delayed.
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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