Use it when you are responding to a petition for dissolution of marriage with no dependent or minor child(ren) or property and you are asking the court for something not contained in the petition.
Where to file: You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.
Signing: After completing this form, you should sign the form before a notary public or deputy clerk.
Other party: A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party.
Alimony: By using this form, you are forever giving up your rights to spousal support (alimony) from petitioner.
Assets: By using this form, you are stating that there are no marital assets and/or liabilities.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form 12.903(c)(3) |
| Form Length | 7 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 52 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min |
| Other names | 12.903(c)(3), Form 12.903(c)(3), Florida 12.903(c)(3), Answer to Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage, petition for dissolution of marriage Florida answer |
| Edition | 02/18 |
| Where to file | The clerk of the circuit court in the county where the petition was filed |
| Filing deadline | 20 days to answer after being served with the other party's petition |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Official source | Form 12.903(c)(3) (Rev 02/18), Florida Supreme Court |
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