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State Guide

Divorce in Florida

Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in Florida — residency requirements, waiting periods, filing fees, and the documents we prepare for you.

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Florida Divorce at a Glance

Residency Requirement

6 months

At least one spouse must have resided in Florida for 6 months before filing.

Waiting Period

20 days

Minimum 20-day waiting period from filing before final hearing.

Court Filing Fee

$400–$410

Varies slightly by county

Property Division

equitable

Documents in Package

5 forms

0 required + 5 conditional

No-Fault Grounds

Marriage is irretrievably broken

Documents We Prepare for Florida

All forms are state-specific and court-approved.

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Children(12.901(b)(1))children involved
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage without Children(12.901(b)(2))no children
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form)(12.902(b))income under $50,000
Family Law Financial Affidavit (Long Form)(12.902(c))income $50,000+
Parenting Plan(12.995(a))children involved

Important Notes for Florida

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