If you and your spouse agree on property, debts, and — if applicable — parenting arrangements, Florida allows you to handle the divorce process without hiring an attorney. Understanding the steps ahead of time makes the process significantly less stressful.
Step 1: Confirm you meet the residency requirement
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for a minimum of six months before filing. You will need to provide proof of residency, such as a Florida driver's license or a voter registration card.
If neither spouse currently meets this requirement, you will need to wait until the six-month threshold is reached before proceeding.
Step 2: Prepare your petition and financial affidavit
The core filing documents for an uncontested Florida divorce are the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and a Financial Affidavit. Both parties typically need to complete a Financial Affidavit disclosing income, assets, and debts.
If you have minor children, additional parenting plan and child support forms are required. Docketfy helps you populate these forms based on your answers.
Step 3: File with your county clerk and serve your spouse
You file your documents with the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where either spouse lives. Court filing fees in Florida are typically around $400 and vary by county.
If your spouse agrees to sign a Waiver of Service, you can skip the formal process server step. This is common in uncontested cases where both parties are cooperating.
Step 4: Attend your final hearing
Once your paperwork is filed and any waiting period has passed, the court will schedule a brief final hearing. In uncontested cases this is usually a short appointment — often under 15 minutes.
A judge will review your documents, ask a few questions to confirm both parties agree, and enter the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.