Florida Divorce Forms: The Complete Checklist for an Uncontested Divorce

Getting divorced in Florida means filing the right paperwork: the right forms, the right versions, filled out correctly, filed in the right county. That sounds simple until you are staring at documents you have never seen before, trying to figure out which ones apply to your situation and whether a clerk will accept them.

This checklist covers every form you will need for an uncontested Florida divorce, including Florida Supreme Court form numbers, notes on which cases require which forms, and the errors that most commonly get filings rejected.

Where Florida Divorce Forms Come From

Florida divorce forms are approved by the Florida Supreme Court and available through the Florida Courts website and local clerk offices. These are official, standardized forms used statewide.

The most common reason a clerk rejects a filing is using the wrong form or an outdated version of the right one. Florida updates its family law forms periodically. A form downloaded two years ago may have been revised. Always download directly from the Florida Courts self-help center or your county courthouse immediately before filing.

Core Forms Everyone Needs

These forms apply to almost every uncontested divorce in Florida, regardless of whether you have children or significant assets.

1. Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

• Form 12.901(a): use this if you and your spouse have no minor or dependent children
• Form 12.901(b)(1): use this if you have minor or dependent children

The Petition formally opens your case with the court. One spouse files it; the other either responds or waives their right to formal service.

2. Summons: Family Law

• Form 12.910(a)

This is the official notice to your spouse that a divorce has been filed. In a cooperating uncontested divorce, the respondent can sign a waiver of service, eliminating the need for a process server. If your spouse is not waiving service, this form is required.

3. Family Law Financial Affidavit

• Form 12.902(b): Short Form for parties earning under $50,000 annually
• Form 12.902(c): Long Form for parties earning $50,000 or more annually

This affidavit discloses income, expenses, assets, and liabilities under oath. Both spouses must complete one. Which version depends on individual income; one spouse may file the Short Form while the other files the Long Form. This form must be notarized.

4. Marital Settlement Agreement

• Form 12.902(f)(1): for divorces without minor children
• Form 12.902(f)(2): for divorces with minor children

The Marital Settlement Agreement spells out how everything is divided: real estate, bank accounts, retirement assets, vehicles, debts, and where applicable, alimony. In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree in writing before anything goes to a judge. This form must be notarized.

5. Notice of Social Security Number

• Form 12.902(j)

Florida requires both parties to file their Social Security numbers with the court for administrative purposes. This applies to virtually every divorce case.

6. Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage

• Form 12.990(c)(1): no minor children
• Form 12.990(c)(2): with minor children

This is the judge's order that legally ends the marriage and incorporates the terms of your settlement agreement. You prepare it in advance; the judge signs it. A judge will not sign a Final Judgment that is inconsistent with the Marital Settlement Agreement.

Additional Forms If You Have Minor Children

• UCCJEA Affidavit, Form 12.902(d): establishes where the children have lived for the past five years and confirms Florida has jurisdiction over custody matters
• Parenting Plan, Form 12.995(a): details the timesharing schedule, holiday arrangements, decision-making responsibilities, and how parents will communicate
• Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Form 12.902(e): shows the court how you calculated your child support amount using Florida's statutory formula

Additional Forms If You Have Property or Assets

• Notice of Filing Financial Affidavit: required in most Florida counties when financial affidavits are submitted; confirm your county's requirements with the clerk before filing
• Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO): required to divide a 401(k), pension, or employer-sponsored retirement plan without triggering taxes or penalties. A QDRO is not a Florida Supreme Court form. It must be drafted to the specific requirements of the retirement plan administrator and approved by the court. A defective QDRO can cost you the benefits entirely. Outside professional help is strongly recommended for this step.

Notarization Requirements

Three forms require notarization in a Florida uncontested divorce:

1. The Financial Affidavit (both parties)
2. The Marital Settlement Agreement (both parties)
3. The Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (the Petitioner)

Notarization means signing in the presence of a licensed notary public who verifies your identity, watches you sign, and applies their seal. Signing at home and bringing the document to a notary later is not valid. The notary must witness the signature itself.

Notaries are available at banks, UPS stores, and many county courthouse clerk offices. Florida permits remote online notarization for most family law documents, allowing notarization via secure video session.

Common Errors That Get Filings Rejected

• Outdated form version: always download fresh from the Florida Courts website immediately before filing
• Wrong form for your case type: no-children vs. with-children forms are not interchangeable
• Missing notarization: a Financial Affidavit or Marital Settlement Agreement without a notary seal will not be accepted
• Blank required fields: especially case style, parties' names, and county designation
• Filing in the wrong county: the case must be filed where one spouse has lived for at least six months

Court Forms vs. a Document Preparation Service

Florida's family law forms are free through the Florida Courts self-help center and county clerk offices.

The challenge is not finding them. It is knowing which forms apply to your situation, which version is current, and how to complete them accurately. The Financial Affidavit requires a detailed accounting of income, expenses, assets, and debts. The Parenting Plan requires addressing dozens of specific scenarios. An error in the Marital Settlement Agreement discovered after the Final Judgment is entered can require additional court proceedings to correct.

Using a document preparation service means getting the right forms, completed correctly, for your specific situation. The cost of fixing a rejected or defective filing almost always exceeds the cost of getting it right the first time.