Florida § 61.043 - Commencement of a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for alimony and child support; dissolution questionnaire.
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§ 61.043. Commencement of a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for alimony and child support; dissolution questionnaire.
(1) A proceeding for dissolution of marriage or a proceeding under s. 61.09 shall be commenced by filing in the circuit court a petition entitled “In re the marriage of , husband, and , wife.” A copy of the petition together with a copy of a summons shall be served upon the other party to the marriage in the same manner as service of papers in civil actions generally. (2) Upon filing for dissolution of marriage, the petitioner must complete and file with the clerk of the circuit court an unsigned anonymous informational questionnaire. For purposes of anonymity, completed questionnaires must be kept in a separate file for later distribution by the clerk to researchers from the Florida State University Center for Marriage and Family. These questionnaires must be made available to researchers from the Florida State University Center for Marriage and Family at their request. The actual questionnaire shall be formulated by researchers from Florida State University who shall distribute them to the clerk of the circuit court in each county.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 61.043
What does Florida Statutes § 61.043 cover?
Section 61.043 ("Commencement of a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for alimony and child support; dissolution questionnaire.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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