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2026 edition • Built on Florida's statewide 12.900 series formsFlorida Uncontested Divorce Kit
A path-specific roadmap for Simplified (Form 12.901(a)) or Regular Uncontested Dissolution (Form 12.901(b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3)) — matched to your children, property, and alimony situation.
- Path-matched Petition — Simplified (12.901(a)) or Regular (12.901(b))
- Financial Affidavit or joint waiver, plus the right Settlement Agreement
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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Which Florida process fits you?
Florida has two types of "uncontested" divorce. Our kit covers both — check the full list before assuming you qualify for the simplified track.
Path A: Simplified Dissolution
Florida's Form 12.901(a) track. You must meet every item below:
- You and your spouse agree the marriage cannot be saved.
- No minor or dependent child(ren) together, the wife has no minor/dependent children born during the marriage, and the wife is not currently pregnant.
- You've already agreed how to divide your assets and debts (in writing or by oral agreement).
- Neither of you is seeking alimony.
- You're both willing to give up your right to trial and appeal, and both sign the petition.
- Both spouses will attend the final hearing together.
Path B: Regular Uncontested
Use this if any Simplified item above doesn't fit — most commonly:
- You do have minor or dependent children (requires a Parenting Plan, Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, and UCCJEA Affidavit).
- You want to formally request or waive alimony.
- One spouse can't or won't attend the final hearing in person.
- You're filing a written Marital Settlement Agreement rather than relying on an oral agreement.
Talk to a lawyer first if…
- There is a domestic violence injunction, restraining order, or safety concern involved.
- Retirement accounts, pensions, or a business need to be divided (may require a separate order, like a QDRO, or a valuation).
- You and your spouse don't actually agree on time-sharing or parental responsibility for your children.
- Either spouse is active-duty military and the case involves the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
- Bankruptcy, immigration status, or significant tax consequences are tied to the divorce.
Requirement for BOTH paths: one of you must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing.
Which forms match your case?
Florida's settlement-agreement and financial-affidavit forms are also path-specific — here's how they line up.
Whether you qualify for a Simplified Dissolution (Form 12.901(a)) or need a Regular Uncontested Dissolution (Form 12.901(b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3), depending on children and property), this kit shows you the forms and steps for your specific path — including the Financial Affidavit (or the joint waiver of filing one) and the correct Marital Settlement Agreement variant.
Settlement agreement
Form 12.902(f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3)
Use 12.902(f)(1) if you have dependent/minor children, (f)(2) if you have property but no dependent/minor children, or (f)(3) for the Simplified track — where an oral agreement is also allowed instead of a written one.
Financial affidavit
Form 12.902(b)/(c), or jointly waive with 12.902(k)
File the short form (12.902(b), income under $50,000/year) or long form (12.902(c), $50,000+) — or, if you've already exchanged sworn affidavits with each other, jointly file Form 12.902(k) to keep both private instead. Either spouse can revoke that waiver later.
If there are children
Forms 12.902(d), 12.902(e), Parenting Plan
Regular Uncontested cases with dependent or minor children add a UCCJEA Affidavit (12.902(d)), a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (12.902(e)), and a Parenting Plan — plus a parenting course completed before the Final Judgment.
This kit matches you to the current statewide forms for your path and directs you to confirm the exact version against the Florida Courts forms index before filing.
Why choose a DIY kit?
Florida's "12.900 series" forms are free online, but they are confusing. There are four different Petitions, two different Financial Affidavits (or a joint waiver), and three Settlement Agreement variants — picking the wrong combination is a common reason DIY filings get bounced. We match you to the forms your specific situation calls for and provide a roadmap through each step.
Save thousands
You do the filing yourself and keep the difference between a lawyer's fee and a one-time kit price. The Clerk's own filing fee is separate — see the breakdown alongside.
A cooperative spouse's Answer & Waiver
Once your spouse has been formally served, we include the Answer, Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgment (12.903(a)) so they can agree to the petition and waive notice of the final hearing — without needing to appear.
The cost of divorce in Florida
Florida law caps the dissolution filing fee at up to $295; your Clerk of the Circuit Court sets the exact local amount. A fee-waiver application is available if you can't afford it.
What's included: Florida family law forms
Current statewide 12.900-series forms, matched to your path — not a one-size-fits-all packet.
Step-by-step roadmap
- Filing your Petition (12.901 series)
- Having your spouse properly served
- Requesting a final hearing date from your circuit’s clerk
Core legal documents
Includes the path-specific packet for your situation:
*Included when it applies — 12.903(a) only after your spouse has been served and doesn't wish to contest; the child-related forms only if you have dependent or minor children.
Financial affidavits
- Florida requires financial disclosure in most cases
- Short form (12.902(b)) if individual gross income is under $50,000/year
- Long form (12.902(c)) if it’s $50,000 or more
- Or, if you’ve each already exchanged a sworn affidavit with the other, jointly file Form 12.902(k) to waive filing them with the court
What this kit does not include
- A guarantee the Clerk accepts your paperwork as filed, or that a judge grants your divorce
- A guaranteed hearing date — scheduling depends on your circuit and clerk
- Service of process on your spouse, or their cooperation with it — Form 12.903(a) is filed only after proper service is already complete
- Parent-education-course completion or the court's own hearing on parenting/support if you contest those issues
- The Clerk of Court's own filing fee (up to $295, set locally) or any publication/service costs
- Legal advice about your specific situation, or review of your completed documents
PlainDivorce is a private publisher. The Florida Supreme Court and Florida Courts publish the official statewide forms, but have not reviewed, approved, or endorsed this product. Always confirm current form versions against the Florida Courts forms index before filing.
File in the Circuit Court for your county, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough, Orange, and Duval — each clerk sets its own local procedures and fee within the statutory cap.
How it works
A roadmap through the Circuit Court process — not a promise of a specific timeline.
Prepare & sign
Download the kit. Fill out the Petition that matches your situation and the Financial Affidavit (or the joint waiver, if you qualify). If you're on the Simplified track, document your asset/debt agreement in writing or by oral agreement; on the Regular track, sign the matching written Settlement Agreement.
File & serve your spouse
File your documents with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in your county and have your spouse properly served. A cooperative, already-served spouse can then file the Answer & Waiver (12.903(a)) instead of contesting or appearing.
Hearing & judgment
Your clerk or court sets a final hearing date, depending on your circuit's practice — no earlier than Florida's 20-day statutory minimum after filing. If your paperwork is in order at the hearing, the judge may sign your Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.
There is no guaranteed timeframe. Service, your circuit's calendar, and whether children or contested issues are involved all affect how long a case takes beyond the 20-day statutory minimum.
Secure one-time payment · No subscriptions · The Clerk's own filing fee is separate.
Simple pricing vs. lawyer fees
| Feature | PlainDivorce Kit | Typical Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation cost | $129 | $3,000+ |
| Clerk filing fee | Paid to your Clerk of Court directly — up to $295, set locally | Same, usually billed on top |
| Which forms? | Matched to your path — Simplified or Regular, with or without children/property | Determined by your attorney |
| Timeline | 20-day statutory minimum from filing; circuit scheduling controls the rest | Same statutory minimum applies |
Secure one-time payment · No subscriptions · Clerk filing fees are separate and paid directly to the court.
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Real stories from people who prepared their Florida divorce paperwork with PlainDivorce.
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Florida uncontested divorce: frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Simplified and Regular Dissolution?
Simplified Dissolution (Form 12.901(a)) is for couples who: agree the marriage can't be saved; have no minor or dependent children together (and the wife isn't pregnant and has no minor/dependent children born during the marriage); have already divided their assets and debts; aren't seeking alimony; and are both willing to attend the final hearing together. Regular Dissolution (Form 12.901(b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3)) covers everyone else, including couples with children. Our kit matches you to the correct petition and settlement-agreement variant either way.
Does Florida require a separation period?
No fixed pre-filing separation period applies. You state the marriage is "irretrievably broken." However, if there's a minor child or your spouse denies the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court may order counseling, continue the case for up to 3 months to allow for reconciliation, or take other action it finds in the parties' or child's best interest before entering judgment.
Do I always have to file a Financial Affidavit?
In most cases, yes — Florida requires financial disclosure even in uncontested cases. But if you and your spouse have each already exchanged a fully executed, sworn financial affidavit with each other and prefer to keep both private, you can jointly file a Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits (Form 12.902(k)) instead of filing them with the court. That waiver applies only to the current filing, and either spouse can revoke it.
Is there a waiting period?
Florida has a statutory 20-day minimum from the date of filing before a judge can sign the Final Judgment; a court can shorten it only on a showing that the delay would cause injustice. In practice, getting an actual hearing date depends on your circuit and often takes longer than 20 days.
What does the Answer & Waiver (Form 12.903(a)) actually do?
It's filed by a spouse who has already been formally served with the petition and doesn't want to contest it or appear at the final hearing. Filing it admits the petition's allegations and waives notice of, and appearance at, the hearing — it does not replace or waive the initial service of process itself.
Important legal disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or representation. The Florida Uncontested Divorce Kit is a private self-help information product containing publicly available Florida Supreme Court-approved forms with general instructions. It is not a substitute for advice from a licensed Florida attorney, and no court has reviewed, approved, or endorsed it or its templates.
We do not guarantee that a judge will grant your divorce, that your Clerk of Court will accept your paperwork as filed, or that your circuit will match this kit's general description. Florida's 20-day rule is a statutory minimum before judgment, not a promised completion date. Court rules, local procedures, and filing fees vary by county and change over time; there is no single total cost. You are responsible for verifying current forms, fees, and your circuit's specific requirements with your Clerk of the Circuit Court before filing.
Content last reviewed: September 2026.