Simplified Divorce is a fast, easy and inexpensive procedure for ending a marriage for eligible couples. Both must agree on how to divide property and debts. There must be no minor children of the marriage, and the wife cannot be pregnant. At least one of you must have been a resident of Florida for the past six months. Both parties must come to the Clerk of Circuit Court s office with picture ID s, and fill out a Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage.
Forms are available in the Clerk s office.
An attorney is not required, but if either of you has any legal questions, consulting an attorney prior to filing is advised. A hearing to finalize the divorce will be scheduled as soon as possible after a 20 day waiting period. Both parties must appear at the hearing. The final judgment is then taken by both parties to the Circuit Civil Division of the Clerk s office. There are several requirements recently placed into the law which must be followed before a marriage license can be issued.