INSTRUCTIONS: FLORIDA PETITION FOR SUPPORT UNCONNECTED WITH DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) (Form 12-094(a))

You may file a petition seeking child support in Florida by yourself. This article discusses Form 12-094(a), which is filed to request support under circumstances that do not include a divorce.

Florida Petition For Support Unconnected With Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependent Or Minor Child(ren) 12-094(a) Step 1: Enter the number and county name of the court in which you are appearing. Enter the case number you have been assigned, if any, and the division number in which you are appearing.

Florida Petition For Support Unconnected With Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependent Or Minor Child(ren) 12-094(a) Step 2: Enter your name above "Petitioner" and that of your spouse above "Respondent." 

Florida Petition For Support Unconnected With Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependent Or Minor Child(ren) 12-094(a) Step 3: Enter your full legal name where indicated and note whether you are the husband or wife.

Florida Petition For Support Unconnected With Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependent Or Minor Child(ren) 12-094(a) Step 4: In response to the first question, provide all information requested about the court's jurisdiction.

Florida Petition For Support Unconnected With Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependent Or Minor Child(ren) 12-094(a) Step 5: In response to the second question, indicate if either spouse is a military member. In section three, detail your marriage history.

Florida Petition For Support Unconnected With Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependent Or Minor Child(ren) 12-094(a) Step 6: In response to the third question, provide all information requested about minor children involved in the marriage.

Florida Petition For Support Unconnected With Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependent Or Minor Child(ren) 12-094(a) Step 7: In section I, indicate if you are seeking alimony. If so, explain how much, for how long and for what reason. 

Florida Petition For Support Unconnected With Dissolution Of Marriage With Dependent Or Minor Child(ren) 12-094(a) Step 8: In section II, provide all information requested about the type of child support payments you are seeking. Note any other relief you are seeking in section III. Indicate the rulings you wish for the court to make on the last page. Sign and date the form before a notary public or court clerk.