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12.904(a)(1)

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

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2018

This form is used to ask the court to set an order for support payments when a divorce has not been filed, but the other spouse has the ability to pay and has not done so. It only deals with child support and alimony, not property or debts.

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person needs to ask the court for support payments from a spouse who has the ability to pay but has not provided the support, and a divorce case has not yet been officially started.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The person filing this form is called the petitioner, and the other person is called the respondent. You must sign the original form before a notary public or deputy clerk.
What issues can this form cover?
This petition can only deal with alimony and child support. It cannot cover issues about property, debts, or time-sharing with children.

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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