Preparing for divorce in Florida? You’ll need paperwork — and lots of it. Forgetting even one form can stall your case or damage your credibility. This master checklist walks you through exactly what to gather, sort, and submit.
Why Florida Divorce Requires So Much Documentation
Florida is a full-disclosure state. That means both parties must exchange financial information — even in amicable, uncontested divorces. The courts want a clear picture before they decide anything about money, support, or custody.
Core Documents Everyone Must Prepare
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form 12.901(b)(1))
- Summons (Form 12.910(a))
- Family Law Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b) or (c))
Short form if income < $50K, long form if > $50K - Notice of Social Security Number (Form 12.902(j))
- Parenting Plan (Form 12.995(a))
(if children involved)
Supporting Financial Documents
Florida requires 3 years of history on most financial categories:
- 3 years of tax returns and W-2s or 1099s
- 3 months of bank statements (checking, savings, investment)
- 3 months of credit card statements
- Mortgage and property deeds
- Retirement account balances (IRA, 401(k), pensions)
- Pay stubs for last 3 months
If You’re Requesting Child Support or Alimony
- Proof of childcare costs
- Health insurance premiums for children or spouse
- Documentation of any special needs or expenses
If You or Your Spouse Own a Business
- Business tax returns
- Profit and loss statements
- Operating agreements or partnership records
- Corporate bank statements
How to Stay Organized
- Use the Splitifi Divorce Document Checklist Tool to auto-track your progress
- Digitize everything. Store in encrypted folders (Splitifi lets you upload and tag securely)
- Label your files by form name + date (e.g., “Affidavit_March2025.pdf”)
- Prepare two binders: one for court, one for personal records
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving blank sections in affidavits
- Submitting outdated statements or documents older than 90 days
- Forgetting to redact Social Security Numbers
- Not disclosing debt (judges assume omission = dishonesty)
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