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Divorce in Florida: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in Florida — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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Florida divorce at a glance

No-fault ground
Marriage irretrievably broken; 20 days minimum between filing and final hearing (waivable on injustice showing). Residency: 6 months in Florida (proved by FL driver license/ID or corroborating witness).
Filing fee
~$408-409 dissolution filing fee + ~$10 summons issuance; fee waiver: Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status (clerk form).
Child support
Income shares (F.S. 61.30); official Form 12.902(e) Child Support Guidelines Worksheet.
E-filing (self-represented)
Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) - single STATEWIDE portal; self-represented litigants may e-file (optional, not required, per Rule 2.525).
County differences
Moderate - statewide forms are accepted everywhere, but clerks/circuits publish their own pro se packet versions (Leon, Escambia, 5th Circuit, etc.) and some circuits add case-management or parenting-course certificate…
Official statewide forms
YES - Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms (12.900 series), the strongest statewide set in the Southeast: 12.901(a) Simplified Dissolution (both spouses, no kids, agreed property); 12.901(b)(1) with…

Official source: Florida court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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Florida divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Florida?

No. Florida allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Florida divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.

How long do I have to live in Florida to file for divorce?

Check Florida’s residency requirement with the official court source before filing.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Florida?

~$408-409 dissolution filing fee + ~$10 summons issuance; fee waiver: Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status (clerk form). With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.

This page is general information about Florida’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.