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Florida Divorce – With Children and Assets to Divide
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βœ… Eligibility Requirements:
To file for divorce in Florida with children and with assets, the following must be true:
  1. At least one spouse has lived in Florida for at least 6 months prior to filing.
  2. The couple is legally married.
  3. The spouses have minor or dependent children together, or one spouse is currently pregnant.
  4. There are marital assets or debts to divide (homes, vehicles, retirement accounts, loans, etc.).
  5. Either spouse may initiate the divorce β€” Florida is a no-fault divorce state.

πŸ“ Required Information to File:
πŸ”Ή Personal and Family Information
  • Full names, addresses, and birthdates of both spouses
  • Date and location of marriage
  • Date of separation (if applicable)
  • Names, dates of birth, and Social Security Numbers of all minor or dependent children
  • Parenting responsibilities (e.g., school, medical, insurance)
  • Any existing family law or child support orders (if applicable)

πŸ”Ή Proof of Residency
  • Florida driver's license or state ID issued at least 6 months ago
  • OR notarized Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Form 12.902(i)) if no ID is available

πŸ”Ή Asset & Debt Information
  • List of marital property (homes, vehicles, businesses, accounts, etc.)
  • Mortgage, car loan, credit card debt, student loans, etc.
  • Separate (non-marital) property owned before marriage or inherited
  • Retirement accounts (401(k), pensions, IRAs)
  • Current household income for both spouses

πŸ”Ή Child-Related Information
  • Health insurance coverage for children
  • Childcare expenses
  • Preferred time-sharing schedule (joint, shared, supervised, etc.)
  • School and activity details
  • Proposed or agreed-upon parenting plan

πŸ“„ Required Florida Court Forms:
πŸ“ Initial Filing Documents
  • Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Children (Form 12.901(b)(1))
  • UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)) – for child jurisdiction
  • Family Law Financial Affidavits (Form 12.902(b) or (c)) – both spouses
  • Notice of Social Security Number (Form 12.902(j))
  • Marital Settlement Agreement (Form 12.902(f)(1)) – if uncontested
  • Parenting Plan (Form 12.995(a)) – or Supervised/Safety-Focused version if needed
  • Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e))
  • Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure (Form 12.932)
πŸ“ Final Hearing Documents
  • Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Children (Form 12.990(c)(1))
  • Income Withholding Order (if child support applies)
  • Self-addressed stamped envelopes (if required by local court)

πŸ’΅ Fees and Costs
  • Filing fee: $420
  • Summons issuance fee: ~$10
  • Sheriff or private process server fee: ~$75-150
  • Parenting class fee: ~$25–$50 (mandatory for both parents)
  • Fee waiver available via Application for Civil Indigent Status, if qualified

πŸ‘¨β€βš–οΈ Additional Court Requirements
  • Parenting Course – Mandatory for both parents before final hearing (certificate required)
  • Service of Process – Required if the other spouse won’t sign a waiver of service
  • Financial Disclosure – Required from both parties unless waived by the court
  • Mediation – May be required if custody or financial disputes exist
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