SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF ALIMONY

You may obtain the following forms by downloading them from this page, purchasing them in-person from the Family Division Clerk's Office, or by finding them on our website.

Important Information and Definitions

  1. The court can only change an order for temporary, permanent periodic, durational, and rehabilitative alimony and only if the judge finds that there has been a substantial change in circumstances of the parties.
  2. Lump sum and bridge-the-gap alimony cannot be modified.

Instructions

  1. All forms must be completed in order to start your case. Please ensure that you fully complete the below forms.
  2. Make sure the appropriate forms are notarized.
  3. Make two (2) copies of each form.
  4. File your original documents with the Family Division Clerk of Court.
  5. The Clerk’s Office will sign and seal the Summons if there is another party and the parties do not agree or provide consent where necessary. Please follow the instructions under the "Step 2" section on the bottom of this page.

Step 1: Forms

Proof of Residency (Must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months prior to filing date)

Florida Driver’s License/Identification issued at least 6 months prior to filing date

OR

Affidavit of Corroborating Witness Form 12.902(j). (Witness must attach a copy of Florida Driver’s License/Identification reflecting an issue date at least 6 months prior to filing date)

Proof of Residency (Must live in Indian River County)

Proof that you reside in Indian River County. The law requires that you must file for name change in the county where you currently reside. Your Florida Driver's license must have a residential address, not a post office box.

If your driver's license does not have a residential address, you may file a copy of your Indian River County voter’s registration, your lease, most recent utility bill statement, or bank statement with your name and residential address printed on the statement.

Step 2: Address Forms

It is very important that the court and the other party in your case have your correct mailing address and e-mail address(es). You must submit Form 12.915 to satisfy this requirement. If you do not submit Form 12.915, you can submit Form 2.601

Step 3:
How to Serve the Other Party if Parties Do Not Agree

If the parties do not agree, you must first file documents listed above. Then, the Clerk’s Office will issue the Summons documents. You will need this Summons document to proceed with the case.

1. Fill out the forms below

If the other party lives in the same county where the suit is being filed

1. Make copies of all your filled out forms, including forms from Step 1.

2. Prepare to pay the service fee amount. Take all your documents along with the service fee to the Sheriff's Civil Process Unit to file your case.

If the other party does not live in the same county where the suit is being filed

1. Contact the Sheriff’s Office in the city/county/state where the other party lives to determine the service fee, number of copies needed of your forms, and any other items they may require such as a self-addressed stamped envelope.

2. Mail or physically take the copies of your forms, including the Summons and any other documents they may need, to the Sherrif's Office in the city/county/state where the other party lives.

If you absolutely do not know where the other party lives

If you absolutely do not know where the other party lives, you cannot file this action, pursuant to Chapter 742, Florida Statute

Step 3:
How to Serve the Other Party if Parties Do Not Agree

If the parties do not agree, you must first file documents listed above. Then, the Clerk’s Office will issue the Summons documents. You will need this Summons document to proceed with the case.

For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse of the petition. Because this petition concerns child support and alimony, you should use personal service.

1. Fill out the forms below

If the other party lives in the same county where the suit is being filed

1. Make copies of all your filled out forms, including forms from Step 1.

2. Prepare to pay the service fee amount. Take all your documents along with the service fee to the Sheriff's Civil Process Unit to file your case.

If the other party does not live in the same county where the suit is being filed

1. Contact the Sheriff’s Office in the city/county/state where the other party lives to determine the service fee, number of copies needed of your forms, and any other items they may require such as a self-addressed stamped envelope.

2. Mail or physically take the copies of your forms, including the Summons and any other documents they may need, to the Sherrif's Office in the city/county/state where the other party lives.

If you absolutely do not know where the other party lives, you cannot file this action, pursuant to Chapter 742, Florida Statute

Step 3:
How to Serve the Other Party if Parties Do Not Agree

If the parties do not agree, you must first file documents listed above. Then, the Clerk’s Office will issue the Summons documents. You will need this Summons document to proceed with the case.

For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse of the petition. Because this petition concerns child support and alimony, you should use personal service.

1. Fill out the forms below

If the other party lives in the same county where the suit is being filed

1. Make copies of all your filled out forms, including forms from Step 1.

2. Prepare to pay the service fee amount. Take all your documents along with the service fee to the Sheriff's Civil Process Unit to file your case.

If the other party does not live in the same county where the suit is being filed

1. Contact the Sheriff’s Office in the city/county/state where the other party lives to determine the service fee, number of copies needed of your forms, and any other items they may require such as a self-addressed stamped envelope.

2. Mail or physically take the copies of your forms, including the Summons and any other documents they may need, to the Sherrif's Office in the city/county/state where the other party lives.

If you absolutely do not know where the other party lives, you cannot file this action, pursuant to Chapter 742, Florida Statute

Step 3:
How to Serve the Other Party if Parties Do Not Agree

If the parties do not agree, you must first file documents listed above. Then, the Clerk’s Office will issue the Summons documents. You will need this Summons document to proceed with the case.

For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse of the petition. Because this petition concerns child support and alimony, you should use personal service.

1. Fill out the forms below

If the other party lives in the same county where the suit is being filed

1. Make copies of all your filled out forms, including forms from Step 1.

2. Prepare to pay the service fee amount. Take all your documents along with the service fee to the Sheriff's Civil Process Unit to file your case.

If the other party does not live in the same county where the suit is being filed

1. Contact the Sheriff’s Office in the city/county/state where the other party lives to determine the service fee, number of copies needed of your forms, and any other items they may require such as a self-addressed stamped envelope.

2. Mail or physically take the copies of your forms, including the Summons and any other documents they may need, to the Sherrif's Office in the city/county/state where the other party lives.

If you absolutely do not know where the other party lives, you cannot file this action, pursuant to Chapter 742, Florida Statute