Every form the Florida Supreme Court requires for a divorce, child support case, paternity action, name change, or domestic violence injunction is free and available directly from the state court system — no purchase, no subscription, no law firm required to access them. Below, organized by what you’re actually trying to do, are direct links to the official PDFs for the forms people look for most, pulled straight from the Florida Courts’ own Family Law Forms index.
This page links to the forms’ official source rather than hosting our own copies, because the Florida Supreme Court revises these forms periodically — a clerk can reject a filing made on an outdated version. Linking directly means you’re always getting the current one. This is general information, not legal advice; see our Legal Disclaimer.
Before You Start
Two general documents are worth reading before you touch a specific form: General Information for Self-Represented Litigants, which explains how Florida’s family law forms process actually works, and the Florida Courts’ own Getting Started self-help page. If filing fees are a barrier, the Application for Civil Indigent Status (Form 12.900(a)) is how you ask the clerk to waive them.
Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) Forms
Which petition applies depends on whether you have children and property to divide. For the full legal background on Florida divorce requirements — residency, grounds, alimony, and timesharing — see our guide to getting divorced in Florida.
- Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage (Form 12.901(a)) — for uncontested divorces with no minor children and an agreement already in place.
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (Form 12.901(b)(1))
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (Form 12.901(b)(2))
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property (Form 12.901(b)(3))
- Family Law Financial Affidavit — Short Form (Form 12.902(b)), for cases where the combined gross annual income of both parties is under $50,000
- Family Law Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(c)), the long form, required above that income threshold
- Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (Form 12.902(f)(1))
- Marital Settlement Agreement with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (Form 12.902(f)(2))
Child Support Forms
Florida child support is calculated by formula, not negotiation — Florida Statute 61.30 sets the guideline amount based on both parents’ income and timesharing split.
- Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)) — the actual calculation sheet, required in every case involving child support.
- Affidavit of Income for Child Support (Form 12.902(l))
- Supplemental Petition for Modification of Child Support (Form 12.905(b)) — for changing an existing order.
Parenting Plan, Timesharing, and Custody Forms
Florida statutes no longer use “custody” — the operative document is a parenting plan with a timesharing schedule.
- Petition for Support and Parenting Plan Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage (Form 12.904(a)(2)) — for parents who were never married.
- Supplemental Petition to Modify Parental Responsibility, Timesharing, or Parenting Plan (Form 12.905(a))
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)) — required in nearly every case involving a minor child, establishing which state has jurisdiction.
- Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) (Form 12.950(a)) — see our guide on relocating with a child after a Florida divorce for what the law requires before you move.
Paternity Forms
- Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief (Form 12.983(a))
- Answer to Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief (Form 12.983(b))
Domestic Violence Injunction Forms
For the full process — what a judge actually looks at, how temporary vs. final injunctions differ — see our guide to domestic violence injunctions in Florida.
- Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence (Form 12.980(a))
Name Change Forms
- Petition for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)) (Form 12.982(c))
- Petition for Change of Name (Family) (Form 12.982(f))
Looking for a Different Form?
The Florida Courts system maintains over 200 approved family law forms covering situations well beyond what’s listed above — military deployment custody orders, guardian ad litem motions, diligent search affidavits, and more. Browse the complete, current index directly on flcourts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these forms really free?
Yes. Florida Supreme Court-approved family law forms have always been free to download and use. You do not need to pay anyone for access to the forms themselves — filing fees charged by the clerk’s office are a separate matter, and the indigency application above addresses those.
Do I need a lawyer to use these forms?
No, these forms are specifically designed for self-represented litigants, and the court system provides instructions with most of them. Whether you should use a lawyer anyway depends on how contested or complex your case is — that’s a judgment call based on your specific situation, not something a form explains.
What happens if I use an outdated version of a form?
A clerk can reject a filing made on a superseded form version. Always download directly from the official link rather than reusing a saved copy from a previous case or an old download.