Florida has a procedure for a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. The spouses must appear in court to testify as to these items and file a Certificate of a Corroborating Witness as to the residency requirement. Each must also attach a financial affidavit to the Simplified Dissolution Petition. Specific forms and an instruction brochure are available from the Clerk of any Circuit Court. In addition, sample forms for various aspects of a standard dissolution of marriage are available in the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.
Financial disclosures are now mandatory in Florida.
The spouse's non-marital property will be retained by each spouse. The court is required to begin with the premise that all marital property should be equally divided. Marital misconduct is not specified as a factor in any division of property. There are also specific rules which govern whether a party is entitled to setoffs or credits upon the sale of the marital home. Furthermore, any retirement plans will be distributed upon divorce.