Florida Petition for Divorce with kids

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.:

Division::

In re: The Marriage of:

Husband,

and


Wife,
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
I, {full legal name} , the {Choose only one} , being sworn, certify that the following statements are true:
1. JURISDICTION/RESIDENCE
Husband Wife Both has (have) lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the filing of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
2. The husband is or is not a member of the military service.
The wife is or is not a member of the military service.
3. MARRIAGE HISTORY
Date of marriage: {month, day, year}
Date of separation: {month, day, year} (Please indicate if approximate)
Place of marriage: {county, state, country}
4. DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
{Choose all that apply}
a. . Baby is due on: {date}
b.
Name





Birth date





c.
Name

Birth date

The birth father(s) of the above minor child(ren) is (are) {name and address}
d.
Name

Birth date

5. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c) {choose only one} or
6. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this petition. (You must complete and attach this form in a dissolution of marriage with minor child(ren)).
7. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), is filed with this petition.
8. This petition for dissolution of marriage should be granted because:
{Choose only one}
a.
b.
SECTION I.MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
1. There are no marital assets or liabilities.
OR
2. There are marital assets or liabilities. All marital and nonmarital assets and liabilities are (or will be) listed in the financial affidavits, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c), filed in this case.
{Indicate all that apply}
a.
b.
c. should be awarded an interest in the other spouse’s property because:
SECTION II.SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)
1. Husband Wife forever gives up his/her right to spousal support (alimony) from the other spouse.
OR
2. Husband Wife requests that the Court order the other spouse to pay the following spousal support (alimony) and claims that he or she has an actual need for the support that he or she is requesting and that the other spouse has the ability to pay that support. Spousal support (alimony) is requested in the amount of $ every week other week month, beginning {date} and continuing until {date or event} .
{Explain why the Court should order Husband Wife to pay, and any specific request(s) for type of alimony (temporary, permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, and/or lump sum}:
3. Other provisions relating to alimony, including any tax treatment and consequences:
4. Husband Wife requests life insurance on the other spouse’s life, provided by that spouse, to secure such support.
SECTION III.PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING
1. The minor child(ren) currently reside(s) with Mother Father Other: {explain}
2. Parental Responsibility. It is in the child(ren)’s best interests that parental responsibility be:
{Choose only one}
a.
b. Father Mother. Shared parental responsibility would be detrimental to the child(ren) because:
3. Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing.
It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the family be ordered to comply with a Parenting Plan that includes does not include parental time-sharing with the child(ren). The Petitioner states that it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that:
{Choose only one}
a. {Choose only one} agreed to the Parenting Plan.
b.
Father Mother.
Father Mother.
Father Mother.

4. Explain why this request is in the best interests of the child(ren):
SECTION IV. CHILD SUPPORT
{Choose all that apply}
1. requests that the Court award child support as determined by Florida’s child support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes. A completed Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), is, or will be filed. Such support should be ordered retroactive to:
1. requests that the Court award child support as determined by Florida’s child support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes. A completed Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), is, or will be filed. Such support should be ordered retroactive to:
a. .
b.
c. {explain}
2. requests that the Court award child support to be paid beyond the age of 18 years because:
a. the following child(ren) {name(s)} is (are) dependent because of a mental or physical incapacity which began before the age of 18. {explain}
b. is (are) dependent in fact, is (are) in high school, and are between the ages of 18 and 19; said child(ren) is (are) performing in good faith with reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.
3. requests that the Court award a child support amount that is more than or less than Florida’s child support guidelines and understands that a Motion to Deviate from Child Support Guidelines, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.943,must be filed before the Court will consider this request.
4. requests that medical/dental insurance for the minor child(ren) be provided by:
{Choose only one}
a.
a.
5. requests that uninsured medical/dental expenses for the child(ren) be paid:
{Choose only one}
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
6. requests that life insurance to secure child support be provided by the other spouse.
SECTION V.OTHER
1. Wife requests to be known by her former name, which was {full legal name}: .
2. Other relief {specify}:
SECTION VI. REQUEST (This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the final judgment of dissolution of marriage.)
Husband Wife requests that the Court enter an order dissolving the marriage and:
{Indicate all that apply}
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment.
Dated:

Signature of HUSBAND WIFE

Printed Name:
Address:
City,State,Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E – mail Address(es):
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF
Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on bY


NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


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deputy clerk.]
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