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12.985

Introduction and Explanatory Remarks

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective October 1, 2020

This document provides general information and explanations for a set of forms used in a Collaborative Law Process for Dissolution of Marriage. It is meant to guide both lawyers and people who are not lawyers involved in this type of case.

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General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This information is used when people are going through a Collaborative Law Process to end a marriage. The text notes that this process is not designed for people representing themselves.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who is this form for?
It is intended to be a guide for lawyers in a Collaborative Law Process for Dissolution of Marriage, but it can also be a source of information for people who are not lawyers participating in the process.
Can I use this form if I am representing myself?
The text states that the Collaborative Law Process for Dissolution of Marriage is not designed to be a pro se process.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2020.

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