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12.904(a)(2)

Petition for Support and Parenting Plan 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 and a Parenting Plan when a divorce has not been filed, but the petitioner believes the spouse should contribute to the petitioner and minor children. It only covers alimony, child support, and Parenting Plans, not property or debts.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person needs to ask the court for support and a parenting schedule, but a formal divorce filing has not yet been submitted. It is not for situations where a divorce filing has already been made.

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 in front of a notary public or deputy clerk.
What does this form cover?
This petition only deals with alimony, child support, and Parenting Plans. It cannot address issues about property or debts.
If I file this, what do I need to file with it?
When filing this, you must also file several other documents, such as a Notice of Social Security Number and a Family Law Financial Affidavit.

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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