State Guide
Get Florida divorce paperwork prepared online, understand filing costs and waiting periods, and move faster if your case is uncontested.
6 months
At least one spouse must have resided in Florida for 6 months before filing.
20 days
Minimum 20-day waiting period from filing before final hearing.
$400–$410
Varies slightly by county
equitable
5 forms
0 required + 5 conditional
Marriage is irretrievably broken
Official-source review
Reviewed by the DivorceMe Form Research Team on August 5, 2026. We use official court and judicial-branch materials for forms and process details, then explain the paperwork path in plain English.
Court rules and local procedures can change. Confirm current requirements with the court before filing. DivorceMe provides document preparation, not legal advice.
Florida is a strong target because many people search for simpler uncontested options instead of paying full lawyer pricing. The biggest friction points are financial disclosures, children-related requirements, and county-level filing habits.
Florida can move relatively quickly in uncontested cases, but timing still depends on county processing and whether children are involved.
Our fee is $129. Florida court filing fees are commonly around $400–$410 depending on county.
The supported documents are prepared from your answers, with state-specific filing instructions included.
Use these pages to compare cost, eligibility, process, and alternatives before starting.
You can often prepare the paperwork online, but filing steps vary by county and by whether the case is simplified or standard.
Florida has a minimum 20-day waiting period, but actual timelines vary by court and case complexity.
For the easiest uncontested route, both spouses should generally agree on the key terms.
Florida usually requires financial disclosure unless a narrow waiver applies.
Florida filing fees are usually around $400–$410, separate from our $129 fee.
Yes, but children usually mean more forms, parenting requirements, and closer court review.
Prepare supported state-specific documents for $129 and understand the next filing steps before choosing a more expensive legal-service path.