Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage w-Instructions {12.901(a)}

FORM 12.901(a) - JOINT PETITION FOR SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. This form should be used when a married couple is filing for a simplified dissolution of marriage. You or your spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing for a dissolution in Florida. You may file a simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida if all of the following are true. • You and your spouse agree that the marriage cannot be saved. • You and your spouse have no minor or dependent child(ren) together, the wife does not have any minor or dependent children born during the marriage, and the wife is not now pregnant. • You and your spouse have worked out how the two of you will divide the things that you both own (your assets) and who will pay what part of the money you both owe (your liabilities), and you both agree with this division. • You and your spouse are not seeking support (alimony) from the other. • You and your spouse are willing to give up your right to trial and appeal. • You and your spouse have both signed the petition. • You and your spouse are both willing to attend the final hearing (at the same time). If you do not meet all of the criteria above, you must file a regular petition for dissolution of marriage. This petition should be typed or printed in black ink. Each of you must sign the petition. www.FormsWorkflow.com