Representing Yourself? Legal doc prep is

As a pro se or self-represented party, you will need the full Dissolution of Marriage packet or other family law forms packet completed in order to file your case if a settlement is reached. If you both agree to the terms of your settlement during mediation, once that portion of the session is concluded and my obligation as your neutral mediator is finished, I can assist you in completing the required documents and family law forms you'll need to file your case so at the end you just need to sign/notarize each document and file at your local Clerk of Court. This is included in the cost of mediation. For parties represented by council, you may choose to have them or us complete the petition and supporting documentation for filing. 

Dissolution of Marriage Packet in Florida Includes: 

• Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA)
• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (with or without children) 12.901 (b) (3) 
• Mediated Settlement (also provided with just mediation) 
• Parenting Plan 12.995 (a) (per Florida law) 
• Family Law Financial Affidavit (Both parties must complete) 
• Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 12.902 (e) (provided in mediation)
• Final Judgment (with or without children uncontested)
• Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases  12.928
• Notice of Social Security Number 12.902 (j)
• Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address 12.915
• Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act Affidavit (UCCJEA - if children are involved) 
• Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Required either Florida DL, ID, Voter Card)

Petition for Final Judgment of Paternity (Custody) Includes:   

• Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA)
• Family Law Florida Civil Cover Sheet 
• Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief
• Notice of Social Security Number (both parties) 
•  Designation of Current Email and Mailing Address (both parties) 
• Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit 
• Financial Affidavit (both parties complete this yourself) 
• Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
• Motion to Deviate from Child Support Guidelines (if waiving support or modifying more than 5% from the guidelines) 
• Parenting Plan
• Mediated Settlement Agreement
• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage 
• Settlement Agreement for Parties Who Were Never Married with Minor Children
• Proposed Final Judgment of Paternity  

Check our Helpful Forms page now for more information for Florida family law cases!

Pro se litigants may also complete and submit these documents on their own. The templates for Florida are available HERE. 

If you still need help, contact the Florida State Courts System's Self-Help Center at selfhelp@flcourts.org or call (850) 921-0004 if you have a question about any of the following:

• Cannot find the form you need
• Have difficulty downloading the form
• Have a DISABILITY and cannot use the form in its current state

Also required by law in many Circuit Courts: 

• Completion Certificates of Parent Classes and Children’s Classes (ages 6 to 17)
• Two Options: Stepping Stones Child Education Course Kids Bridge – (904) 824-8810) and Family Resource Connection (904) 770-7662.