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12.950(c)

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) and Relocation

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2018

This form is used when filing for a divorce when there are minor children and when the person plans to move more than 50 miles away from where they currently live. It asks the court to handle the divorce and the move.

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This form is used when filing for a divorce, there are minor children, and the person plans to move more than 50 miles from their current home for at least 60 days. Both parties must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The instructions suggest this form is for filing when you are starting the process of dissolving a marriage. You must sign the original form before a notary public or deputy clerk.
What must I file with this form?
With this form, you must also file the UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)) and potentially the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)).
What happens after I file this?
The case will proceed in one of three ways: default, uncontested, or contested, depending on what your spouse does after being served.

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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