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Self File for Divorce – Video Guide
The following videos were made from an online Divorce workshop for people who want to self-file for Dissolution of Marriage. The entire workshop is broken down into 5 informational videos, plus an introduction and a closing. Each video section comes with an accompanying packet that you can download from the right side of this page before you begin viewing. The videos will walk you through the forms in the downloadable packets. To find fillable family law forms referenced in these videos, visit the court’s website page. * Some forms included in the video have been updated since this page was first posted. The court periodically makes new versions of the filing forms. If you notice a difference between a form shown or mentioned in the video and the form linked, it is because it has been updated.
If you still need assistance after watching the videos, you may email us at [email protected]org with inquiries.
Thank you to Choung Mi Akehurst of the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida for making these videos for Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida and our clients!
Introduction
Part 1: General information for all people filing for Divorce in Florida.
From the top right section of this page, download Packet #1 to follow along with the video presentation. Below are the links to the “fillable” forms from the court’s website. You can download these if you want to complete them on your computer.
Packet #1 fillable forms:
Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status
Form 12.900(h), Notice of Related Cases
Form 12.928, Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases
Form 12.902(j), Notice of Social Security Number
Notice of Confidential Information Within Court Filing (not fillable)
Form 12.912(b), Affidavit of Military Service
Form 12.902(i), Affidavit of Corroborating Witness
Form 12.902(b), Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form)
Form 12.932, Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure
Form 12.999, Final Disposition
Florida Department of Health form DH513 – Report of Dissolution of Marriage (not a “fillable” PDF)
Part 2: Information for people with minor children.
From the top right section of this page, download Packet #2.
Packet #2 fillable forms:
Form 12.901(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)
Form 12.902(d), Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit
Form 12.902(e), Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
Form 12.990(b)(1), Final Judgement of Dissolution of Marriage with Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested)
Form 12.990(c)(1), Final Judgement of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Children
Part 3: Information for people with property but no children.
Part 4: Information for people with no property and no minor children.
From the top right section of this page, download packet #4.
Packet #4 fillable forms:
Part 5: How to serve your spouse and file the forms you have prepared.
There is no supplementary packet for this section, but some others used for videos above may be handy to have nearby, such as:
- Unknown Location of Spouse
- Spouse Agrees
- Spouse Does Not Agree
Unknown Location of Spouse fillable forms:
Form 12.913(b), Affidavit of Dilligent Search and Inquiry
Form 12.913(c), Affidavit of Dilligent Search
Form 12.913(a)(1), Notice of Action for Dissolution of Marriage (No Child or Financial Support)
Form 12.913(a)(2), Notice of Action for Family Cases with Minor or Dependent Child(ren)
Form 12.922(a), Motion for Default, and Form 12.922(b), Default
Spouse Agrees fillable forms:
Form 12.903(a), Answer, Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgement for Dissolution of Marriage
Form 12.902(b), Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form)
Form 12.902(j), Notice of Social Security Number
Form 12.902(d), Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit
Spouse Does Not Agree fillable forms:
Form 12.910(a), Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
Form 12.910(b), Process Service Memorandum
Form 12.922(a), Motion for Default, and Form 12.922(b), Default
Closing: Prepare for a Final Hearing
Learn what to expect after you file for divorce.
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- Pro Se Divorce Packet #1 - Intro for All Filers
- Pro Se Divorce Packet #2 - Filers with Children
- Pro Se Divorce #3 - Property but no Children
- Pro Se Divorce #4 - No Property & No Children
- Pro Se Divorce - Location of Spouse Unknown
- Pro Se Divorce - Spouse Agrees Checklist
- Pro Se Divorce - Spouse Doesn't Agree
