After completing this form, you should file it with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where you live and keep a copy for your records.
When to use: this form should be used when a married couple is filing for a simplified dissolution of marriage.
Regular petition: if you do not meet all of the criteria for a simplified dissolution, you must file a regular petition for dissolution of marriage.
Ink: this petition should be typed or printed in black ink.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form 12.901(a) |
| Form Length | 6 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 49 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min |
| Edition | 06/25 |
| Where to file | The clerk of the circuit court in the county where you live |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 3, 2026 |
| Other names | 12.901(a), 12.901 a, Form 12.901(a), Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, Florida simplified dissolution of marriage petition |
| Official source | Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.901(a) (06/25) |
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