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12.903(c)(3)

Answer to Petition and Counterpetition 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 when responding to a request to end a marriage when there are no children or property issues. The form lets the person answer whether they agree or disagree with the claims made in the initial request and allows them to ask the court for things they want, like changing their former name.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used when a person is responding to a petition to end a marriage and also wants to ask the court for something else. The person must sign the form in front of a notary public or deputy clerk.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for the Respondent/Counter-Petitioner to fill out. You must sign it before a notary public or deputy clerk.
What does the 'answer' part of the form do?
The answer section is used to state whether you agree or disagree with the claims made in the original petition.
What does the 'counterpetition' part of the form do?
The counterpetition section is used to ask the court for things you want, such as restoring your former name.

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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