Family law forms & packets — typed for you.
The Florida Courts publish the Supreme Court-approved family law forms free, and the Orange County Clerk assembles them into numbered packets. Osceola County filers use the same statewide forms and file in Kissimmee. Read the packets under the Clerks' own names below, choose the one that matches the case type you are filing, Document preparation is done by phone: you tell me your information, I write down exactly what you say and read it back to you to check, and then I type it.
Call (407) 726-2374How it worksPeople search for these packets in plain language — "simple divorce Florida forms packet," "divorce with kids Florida forms," "how to change a child support amount in Florida," "legal name change Orlando forms." The list below uses the court's own packet titles so the plain-language search and the court's catalog line up. Every Orange County packet also contains the same supporting documents: General Information for Self-Represented Litigants, Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases (Form 12.928), Notice of Related Cases (Form 12.900(h)), an Orange County Party Information Sheet, and a Designation of Current Email and Mailing Address form.
Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage) packets
Packet #102 — Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
The Orange County Clerk publishes Packet #102, "Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage," for spouses filing a simplified dissolution together. The packet contains the Petition (Form 12.901(a)), Marital Settlement Agreement (Form 12.902(f)(3)), Financial Affidavits (Forms 12.902(b)/(c)), and an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness. The Florida Courts publish the same forms free as the 12.901(a) form set, with the Final Judgment at Form 12.990(a).
Packet #103 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Children
The Clerk publishes Packet #103 for a dissolution of marriage case that involves dependent or minor children. It is the packet that contains the parenting plan and child support worksheet forms: Petition (Form 12.901(b)(1)), UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)), Parenting Plan (Form 12.995(a)), Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)), Affidavit of Income for Child Support, Financial Affidavits, Marital Settlement Agreement with children (Form 12.902(f)(1)), Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure (Form 12.932), Summons (Form 12.910(a)), Affidavit of Diligent Search (Form 12.913(b)), Motion for Default, and Answer/Waiver (Form 12.903(a)). The Final Judgment forms are at Forms 12.990(b)(1)/(c)(1).
Packet #104 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property But No Children
The Clerk publishes Packet #104, "Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property But No Children," containing the Petition (Form 12.901(b)(2)) and Marital Settlement Agreement (Form 12.902(f)(2)) forms the court lists for that case type, along with financial affidavits, the mandatory disclosure certificate, summons, and default motion forms. The Final Judgment form is at Form 12.990(b)(2).
Packet #105 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Children and No Property
The Clerk publishes Packet #105 for a dissolution case in which the court's description states there are no dependent or minor children and no marital property to divide. The packet contains the Petition (Form 12.901(b)(3)), financial affidavits, summons, diligent search affidavit, Notice of Action, and Motion for Default forms. The Final Judgment form is at Form 12.990(b)(3).
Packet #106 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Children and Relocation
The Clerk publishes Packet #106 for a dissolution case with children in which the petition also addresses a parent relocating more than 50 miles, as described on the packet page. The packet contains the Petition for Dissolution with Dependent or Minor Child and Relocation, UCCJEA Affidavit, Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Parenting Plan, financial affidavits, and settlement agreement forms. The statewide relocation form family is at Forms 12.950(a)–(j).
Children, custody, and support packets
Packet #107 — Petition to Determine Paternity and Other Relief
The Clerk publishes Packet #107, "Petition to Determine Paternity and Other Relief." The Florida Courts publish the paternity forms as the 12.983 form set: Petition (Form 12.983(a)), Motion for Scientific Paternity Testing (order form at Form 12.983(f)), and Final Judgment (Form 12.983(g)), along with the UCCJEA Affidavit, Parenting Plan, Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, and financial affidavit forms.
Packet #108 — Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member
The Clerk publishes Packet #108 for the case type the court calls "Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member" under Chapter 751, Florida Statutes — the packet grandparents and other extended family members look for when a relative is caring for a child. The packet contains the Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family, UCCJEA Affidavit, Parenting Plan, summons, diligent search affidavit, and Motion for Default forms.
Packet #112 — Supplemental Petition for Modification of Child Support
The Clerk publishes Packet #112 for the case type called "Supplemental Petition for Modification of Child Support" — the packet filed in an existing case to ask the court to change a child support order. The packet contains the Supplemental Petition (Form 12.905(b)), Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Affidavit of Income for Child Support, financial affidavits, UCCJEA Affidavit, Answer to Supplemental Petition (Form 12.903(e)), and Income Deduction / Income Withholding Order forms (Form 12.996). The Supplemental Final Judgment form is Form 12.993.
Packet #113 — Supplemental Petition for Modification of Parental Responsibility, Visitation or Parenting Plan
The Clerk publishes Packet #113 for cases asking the court to change parental responsibility, visitation, or a parenting plan / time-sharing schedule. The packet contains the Supplemental Petition (Form 12.905(a)), Parenting Plan (Form 12.995(a)), UCCJEA Affidavit, financial affidavits, and Answer to Supplemental Petition forms.
Packet #114 — Supplemental Petition for Modification of Alimony
The Clerk publishes Packet #114, "Supplemental Petition for Modification of Alimony," for cases asking the court to change an existing alimony order. The packet contains the Supplemental Petition (Form 12.905(c)), financial affidavits, mandatory disclosure certificate, summons, Motion for Default, and mediation scheduling information.
Name change packets
Packet #110 — Petition for Change of Name — Minor
The Clerk publishes Packet #110, "Petition for Minor Name Change," for the case type in which a parent files to change a minor child's name. The packet contains the Petition (Form 12.982(c)), Consent (Form 12.982(d)), UCCJEA Affidavit, and an Electronic Fingerprinting / Live Scan vendor list. The Final Judgment form is at Form 12.982(e).
Packet #111 — Petition for Change of Name — Adult
The Clerk publishes Packet #111, "Petition for Change of Name — Adult." The Florida Courts publish the adult name change forms as Forms 12.982(a) (petition) and 12.982(b) (final judgment). The packet also contains a Report of Legal Change of Name, a Name Change Report of Final Judgment, and a fingerprinting vendor list.
Statewide family form sets (no Orange County packet)
Stepparent Adoption — Form 12.981 set
The Florida Courts publish the stepparent adoption forms as the 12.981 form set, including the Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent (Form 12.981(b)(1)), the Final Judgment (Form 12.981(b)(2)), and the consent forms listed with it: Consent and Waiver by Parent (Form 12.981(a)(1)), Consent of Adoptee (Form 12.981(a)(2)), Affidavit of Nonpaternity (Form 12.981(a)(3)), Affidavit of Diligent Search (Form 12.981(a)(4)), Indian Child Welfare Act Affidavit (Form 12.981(a)(5)), and Motion / Order for Search of the Putative Father Registry (Forms 12.981(a)(6)/(7)). The set also includes a Petition for Adoption of Adult by Stepparent (Form 12.981(c)(1)) and a Petition for Adoption Information (Form 12.981(d)(1)). Orange County's Self Help Center lists step-parent adoption among the family law case types it describes.
Answers and Counterpetitions — Form 12.903 set
The Florida Courts publish answer and counterpetition forms in the 12.903 form set for a person who has been served with a dissolution petition and is filing a response: Answer, Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgment (Form 12.903(a)); Answer to Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution — with children (Form 12.903(c)(1)), with property and no children (Form 12.903(c)(2)), and with no children and no property (Form 12.903(c)(3)); Answer to Counterpetition (Form 12.903(d)); and Answer to Supplemental Petition (Form 12.903(e)).
Support Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage — Forms 12.904(a) and (b)
The Florida Courts publish this case type as "Support Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage" — a support case filed without a divorce: Petition (Form 12.904(a), with dependent or minor children, and Form 12.904(b), no children) and Final Judgment (Forms 12.994(a)/(b)). The Orange County Self Help Center lists it among the family law matters it describes.
Relocation with Minor Children — Form 12.950 set
The Florida Courts publish a relocation form set, Forms 12.950(a) through (j), for cases captioned as involving relocation with minor child(ren), including an Agreement for Relocation (Form 12.950(a)) and the relocation parenting plan (Form 12.995(c)).
Enforcement and Temporary Support form sets
The Florida Courts index additional family form sets titled Enforcement (the Motion for Civil Contempt/Enforcement family at Form 12.960), Temporary Support (Forms 12.947(a)–(d) — motions for temporary support, time-sharing and other relief, with and without children), Motion to Deviate from Child Support Guidelines (Form 12.943), Prevent Removal of Child(ren) (Forms 12.941(a)–(e)), and Disestablishment of Paternity (Forms 12.951(a)–(b)).
Supporting documents used in most family cases
Most family packets are built from the same supporting forms the Florida Courts publish: Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases (Form 12.928); Notice of Related Cases (Form 12.900(h)); Financial Affidavits (Forms 12.902(b)/(c)); Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)); UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)); Notice of Social Security Number (Form 12.902(j)); Parenting Plans (Forms 12.995(a)/(b)/(c)); Summons (Form 12.910(a)) and Process Service Memorandum (Form 12.910(b)); Affidavit of Military Service (Form 12.912(b)); Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry (Form 12.913(b)); Certificate of Service (Form 12.914); Notice of Current Mailing and E-mail Address (Form 12.915); and Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure (Form 12.932).
Related: the Orange County Clerk also publishes Packet #109 for contesting a notice of intent to suspend a driver's license and registration in a child support matter — see the Driver's License page. Not sure which county a case files in? Osceola cases file with the Osceola Clerk in Kissimmee; Orange cases file with the Orange County Clerk in Orlando.