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Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [1. Judicial Circuit] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR [2. County] COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a bona fide resident of the State of Florida for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with F.S. § 61.021. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with F.S. § 61.052. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital assets and liabilities. The terms of this division are as follows: [9. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Support

The parties have agreed that spousal support, also known as alimony, shall be as follows: [10. Spousal Support Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) dissolve the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' agreement regarding marital assets, liabilities, and spousal support;
(c) restore Petitioner's former name of [11. Former Name], if requested; and
(d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [12. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [13. Execution Date] day of [14. Execution Month, Year], at [15. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [1. Judicial Circuit] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR [2. County] COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a bona fide resident of the State of Florida for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with F.S. § 61.021. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with F.S. § 61.052. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital assets and liabilities. Petitioner requests that this Court equitably distribute the parties' marital assets and liabilities. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [9. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Support

The parties are unable to agree on spousal support. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal support in an amount and for a duration that is equitable, considering the factors set forth in F.S. § 61.08. Relevant facts include: [10. Spousal Support Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) dissolve the marriage of the parties;
(b) equitably distribute the parties' marital assets and liabilities;
(c) award spousal support as the Court deems equitable;
(d) restore Petitioner's former name of [11. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [12. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [13. Execution Date] day of [14. Execution Month, Year], at [15. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested with Children

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [1. Judicial Circuit] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR [2. County] COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a bona fide resident of the State of Florida for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with F.S. § 61.021. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation].

There are [9. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [10. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with F.S. § 61.052. The marriage should be dissolved.

Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding shared parental responsibility and a time-sharing schedule for the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under F.S. § 61.13. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [11. Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Florida Child Support Guidelines (F.S. § 61.30). The agreed monthly child support amount is [12. Child Support Amount], payable by [13. Paying Parent] to [14. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [15. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [16. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital assets and liabilities. The terms of this division are as follows: [17. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Support

The parties have agreed that spousal support shall be as follows: [18. Spousal Support Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) dissolve the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' Parenting Plan regarding shared parental responsibility and time-sharing;
(c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Florida Child Support Guidelines;
(d) approve the parties' marital asset and liability distribution;
(e) restore Petitioner's former name of [19. Former Name], if requested; and
(f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [20. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [21. Execution Date] day of [22. Execution Month, Year], at [23. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested with Children

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [1. Judicial Circuit] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR [2. County] COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a bona fide resident of the State of Florida for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with F.S. § 61.021. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation].

There are [9. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [10. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with F.S. § 61.052. The marriage should be dissolved.

Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing

The parties are unable to agree on parental responsibility or a time-sharing schedule for the minor child(ren). Petitioner requests that the Court determine parental responsibility and establish a time-sharing schedule in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under F.S. § 61.13. Relevant facts include: [11. Time-Sharing Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Petitioner requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Florida Child Support Guidelines (F.S. § 61.30). Relevant facts include: [12. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [13. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital assets and liabilities. Petitioner requests that the Court equitably distribute the parties' marital assets and liabilities. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [14. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Support

The parties are unable to agree on spousal support. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal support as the Court deems equitable under F.S. § 61.08. Relevant facts include: [15. Spousal Support Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) dissolve the marriage of the parties;
(b) determine parental responsibility and establish a time-sharing schedule in the best interests of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the Florida Child Support Guidelines;
(d) equitably distribute the parties' marital assets and liabilities;
(e) award spousal support as the Court deems equitable;
(f) restore Petitioner's former name of [16. Former Name], if requested; and
(g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [17. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [18. Execution Date] day of [19. Execution Month, Year], at [20. City and State of Execution].