Residency Requirement
At least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for at least 6 months before filing.
Waiting Period
Florida has a mandatory 20-day waiting period after filing before the court can finalize the divorce.
Filing Fee
$400 - $410 (varies by county; fee waivers may be available)
Property Rules (Equitable Distribution)
Florida follows equitable distribution. Marital property is divided fairly, though not necessarily equally.
Child Support
Florida uses income shares model for child support calculations, considering both parents' incomes and the number of overnights with each parent.
Custody
Florida uses the term 'time-sharing' rather than custody. Parenting plans are required in cases involving children.
Required Court Forms
These are the standard forms required for an uncontested divorce in Florida. Justice Divorce prepares all of these for you.
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
- Financial Affidavit (Short or Long Form)
- Marital Settlement Agreement
- Final Judgment of Dissolution
Good to Know
Florida offers a simplified dissolution procedure for couples who agree on all terms and have no minor children.