INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
FORM 12.902(f)(2)
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
WITH PROPERTY BUT NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
(02/18)
When should this form be used?
This form should be used when a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but no Dependent
or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2), has been filed and
the parties have reached an agreement on some or all of the issues at hand.
This form should be typed or printed in black ink. Both parties must sign the agreement and have their
signatures witnessed by a notary public or deputy clerk. After completing this form, you should file the
original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for
your records. You should then refer to the instructions for your petition, answer, or answer and
counterpetition concerning the procedures for setting a hearing or trial (final hearing).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING
The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.
Where can I look for more information?
Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes, and the instructions for the petition and/or
answer that were filed in this case.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION
After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for
Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings
by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, you must review Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of
Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in the
A-Z Topical Index.
SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.
To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears. Please
CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.
Special notes...
This form does not act to transfer title to the property. Such transfer must be done by deed or
supplemental final judgment.
Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out these
forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms also
must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form
he or she helps you complete.
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for
Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
Division:
In re: The Marriage of:
_________________,
Petitioner,
and
______________,
Respondent.
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
WITH PROPERTY BUT NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
We, {Petitioners full legal name}_____________________________________, and {Respondents full
legal name} __________________________________________, being sworn, certify that the following
statements are true:
1. We were married to each other on {date} .
2. Because of irreconcilable differences in our marriage (no chance of staying together), we have
made this agreement to settle once and for all what we owe to each other and what we can
expect to receive from each other. Each of us states that nothing has been held back, that we
have honestly included everything we could think of in listing our assets (everything we own and
that is owed to us) and our debts (everything we owe), and that we believe the other has been
open and honest in writing this agreement.
3. We have both filed a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
12.902(b) or (c). Because we have voluntarily made full and fair disclosure to each other of all
our assets and debts, we waive any further disclosure under rule 12.285, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure.
4. Each of us agrees to execute and exchange any papers that might be needed to complete this
agreement, including deeds, title certificates, etc.
SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
A. Division of Assets. We divide our assets (everything we own and that is owed to us) as follows: Any
personal item(s) not listed below is the property of the party currently in possession of the item(s).
1. Petitioner shall receive as his/her own and Respondent shall have no further rights or
responsibilities regarding these assets:
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) PETITIONER SHALL RECEIVE
Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list account
numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any title/deed/account
described below is in one spouse’s name or both spouses’ names.
Current Fair
Market Value
Cash (on hand)
$
Cash (in banks/credit unions)
Stocks/Bonds
Notes (money owed to you in writing)
Money owed to you (not evidenced by a note)
Real estate: (Home)
(Other)
Business interests
Automobiles
Boats
Other vehicles
Retirement plans (Profit Sharing, Pension, IRA, 401(k)s, etc.)
Furniture & furnishings in home
Furniture & furnishings elsewhere
Collectibles
Jewelry
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
Life insurance (cash surrender value)
Sporting and entertainment (T.V., stereo, etc.) equipment
Other assets
Total Assets to Petitioner
$
2. Respondent shall receive as his/her own and Petitioner shall have no further rights or
responsibilities regarding these assets.
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) RESPONDENT SHALL RECEIVE
Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list account numbers. Where
applicable, include whether the name on any title/deed/account described below is in one
spouse’s name or both spouses’ names.
Current Fair
Market Value
Cash (on hand)
$
Cash (in banks/credit unions)
Stocks/Bonds
___
Notes (money owed to you in writing)
Money owed to you (not evidenced by a note)
Real estate: (Home)
(Other)
Business interests
Automobiles
Boats
Other vehicles
Retirement plans (Profit Sharing, Pension, IRA, 401(k)s, etc.)
Furniture & furnishings in home
Furniture & furnishings elsewhere
Collectibles
Jewelry
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
Life insurance (cash surrender value)
Sporting and entertainment (T.V., stereo, etc.) equipment
Other assets
Total Assets to Respondent
$
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) PETITIONER SHALL RECEIVE
Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list account
numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any title/deed/account
described below is in one spouse’s name or both spouses’ names.
Current Fair
Market Value
Cash (on hand)
$
Cash (in banks/credit unions)
Stocks/Bonds
Notes (money owed to you in writing)
Money owed to you (not evidenced by a note)
Real estate: (Home)
(Other)
Business interests
Automobiles
Boats
Other vehicles
Retirement plans (Profit Sharing, Pension, IRA, 401(k)s, etc.)
Furniture & furnishings in home
Furniture & furnishings elsewhere
Collectibles
Jewelry
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
Life insurance (cash surrender value)
Sporting and entertainment (T.V., stereo, etc.) equipment
Other assets
Total Assets to Petitioner
$
2. Respondent shall receive as his/her own and Petitioner shall have no further rights or
responsibilities regarding these assets.
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) RESPONDENT SHALL RECEIVE
Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list account numbers. Where
applicable, include whether the name on any title/deed/account described below is in one
spouse’s name or both spouses’ names.
Current Fair
Market Value
Cash (on hand)
$
Cash (in banks/credit unions)
Stocks/Bonds
___
Notes (money owed to you in writing)
Money owed to you (not evidenced by a note)
Real estate: (Home)
(Other)
Business interests
Automobiles
Boats
Other vehicles
Retirement plans (Profit Sharing, Pension, IRA, 401(k)s, etc.)
Furniture & furnishings in home
Furniture & furnishings elsewhere
Collectibles
Jewelry
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
Life insurance (cash surrender value)
Sporting and entertainment (T.V., stereo, etc.) equipment
Other assets
Total Assets to Respondent
$
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
B. Division of Liabilities/Debts. We divide our liabilities (everything we owe) as follows:
1. Petitioner shall pay as his/her own the following and will not at any time ask Respondent to pay
these debts/bills:
LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S) TO BE PAID BY PETITIONER
Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list
account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any
mortgage, note, or account described below is in one spouse’s name or in
both spouses’ names.
Current
Amount
Owed
Mortgages on real estate: (Home)
$
(Other)
Charge/credit card accounts
Auto loan
Auto loan
Bank/credit union loans
Money you owe (not evidenced by a note)
Judgments
Other
Total Debts to Be Paid by Petitioner
$
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
B. Division of Liabilities/Debts. We divide our liabilities (everything we owe) as follows:
1. Petitioner shall pay as his/her own the following and will not at any time ask Respondent to pay
these debts/bills:
LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S) TO BE PAID BY PETITIONER
Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list
account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any
mortgage, note, or account described below is in one spouse’s name or in
both spouses’ names.
Current
Amount
Owed
Mortgages on real estate: (Home)
$
(Other)
Charge/credit card accounts
Auto loan
Auto loan
Bank/credit union loans
Money you owe (not evidenced by a note)
Judgments
Other
Total Debts to Be Paid by Petitioner
$
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
2. Respondent shall pay as his/her own the following and will not at any time ask Petitioner to pay
these debts/bills:
LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S) TO BE PAID BY RESPONDENT
Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list
account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any
mortgage, note or account described below is one spouse’s name, or in
both spouses’ names.
Current
Amount
Owed
Mortgages on real estate: (Home)
$
(Other)
Charge/credit card accounts
Auto loan
Auto loan
Bank/credit union loans
Money you owe (not evidenced by a note)
Judgments
Other
Total Debts to Be Paid by Respondent
$
B. Contingent Assets and Liabilities (listed in Section III of our Family Law Financial Affidavits) will be
divided as follows:
.
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
D. Beneficiary Designation (Complete only if beneficiary designations continue after entry of Final
Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.)
_____The spouses agree that the designation providing for the payment or transfer at death of an interest
in the assets set forth below to or for the benefit of the deceased party’s former spouse SHALL NOT BE
VOID as of the date of entry of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.
The Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage shall provide that the designations set forth below remain
in full force and effect:
_____1. The _____Petitioner _____Respondent shall acquire or maintain the following assets for the
benefit of the other spouse or child(ren) to be paid upon his/her death outright or in trust. This provision
only applies if other assets fulfilling such requirement for the benefit of the other spouse or child(ren) do
not exist upon his/her death and unless precluded by statute. {Describe the assets with
specificity}:________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.
_____2. The _____Petitioner _____Respondent shall not unilaterally terminate or modify the ownership
of the following assets, or their disposition upon his/her death. {Describe the assets with
specificity}:_________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.
SECTION II. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY) (If you have not agreed on this matter, write n/a on the
lines provided.)
1. _____ Each of us forever gives up any right to spousal support (alimony) that we may have.
OR
2. _____Petitioner _____ Respondent (hereinafter “Obligor”) agrees to pay spousal support
(alimony) in the amount of $ _______every _____week _____other week _____ month, or
_____ other ___________________________ beginning
{date} ___________________________ and continuing until {date or event}____________
____________________________________________________________________________.
Explain type of alimony (permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, and/or lump
sum) and any other specifics:
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. _____Other provisions relating to alimony, including any tax treatment and consequences:
4. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent will provide life insurance in the amount of
$______________to secure the above support.
SECTION III. OTHER
______________________________________________________________________________.
SECTION IV. We have not agreed on the following issues:
______________________________________________________________________________.
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
_____________________________________________
I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this settlement agreement. I am satisfied
with this agreement and intend to be bound by it.
Dated: ________ ___________ ______________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ______________
Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on
Signature of Petitioner
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________
by .
NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
clerk.]
_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
Type of identification produced
IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner
This form was completed with the assistance of: _________________________________________,
{name of individual} ________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} _________________________________________________,
{city} _______________,{state} ___, {zip code}___________, {telephone number} ____________ .
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)
I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this settlement agreement. I am satisfied
with this agreement and intend to be bound by it.
Dated:
Signature of Respondent
Printed name:__________________________________
Address:______________________________________
City, State, Zip:_________________________________
Telephone number:_____________________________
Fax number
____________________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________
_____________________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF _______
Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on by .
N
OTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
clerk.]
_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
Type of identification produced
I
F A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________________________________,
{name of business} _______________________________________________________________,
{address} ___________ __________________________________________________,
{city} ___________ ,{state} ____, {zip code}__________, {telephone number} ____________.
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (02/18)