The Florida Uncontested Divorce Guide

What’s in the guide

In Florida, a divorce is formally called a dissolution of marriage, and every one goes through the circuit court. A divorce is uncontested when both spouses agree on everything the judge would otherwise decide: how property and debts are divided, alimony, and, if there are children, the parenting plan and child support.

This guide walks through the two uncontested paths (the Simplified Dissolution and a regular dissolution filed on an uncontested basis), residency, the 20-day waiting period, and the Florida Supreme Court approved forms. It links to Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes and the court rules so you can read the sources yourself.

What the 12-page guide covers

1. What “Uncontested” Means
2. Who Can File, On What Grounds, and When
3. The Two Uncontested Paths
4. Step by Step — A Regular Uncontested Case
5. The Paperwork — Florida Supreme Court Approved Forms
6. Dividing Property and Debts — Equitable Distribution
7. Alimony (Spousal Support)
8. Children — Parenting Plans, Time-Sharing, and Child Support
9. Retirement Accounts, Taxes, Insurance, and the Home
10. Costs and Timing
11. Name Change and Life After the Judgment
12. Situations That Need Extra Care
13. What a Nonlawyer Document Preparer May — and May Not — Do
14. Do Your Own Research — Primary Sources
15. Required Disclosures

Download the free guide (PDF)

Free Florida Divorce Monthly Expense Worksheet

A free worksheet you fill out on your own to organize your monthly income and expenses before you call. Its categories follow the income, deduction, and expense headings printed on the Florida Supreme Court approved Family Law Financial Affidavit forms (Form 12.902(b) and Form 12.902(c)), so your numbers are grouped the same way. The Excel version adds everything up for you; the PDF is for printing and writing in by hand.

This worksheet is an organizing tool only. It is not a court form, it is not filed with the court, and it does not tell you which form applies to you or how to fill one out. The official forms and instructions are free at flcourts.gov.

Ready to start? See the divorce packages and flat fees, or call or text 772-321-2290.

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Ready to start your paperwork?

Fill out the Simplified Divorce intake form, Uncontested Divorce intake form (no minor children) or Uncontested Divorce intake form (with minor children), or call or text 772-321-2290. Your document is prepared from the information you provide in writing. See divorce paperwork packages and flat fees.

Related free guides

• Florida child support guide
• Florida name change guide

I am not an attorney. I am a nonlawyer document preparer and provide document preparation only, at your direction. I cannot give legal advice. This guide is educational information only.

Prepared by Jonathan Rexford, Nonlawyer Document Preparer and Florida Notary Public, Vero Beach, Florida · 772-321-2290 · jonathan@notarynearmenow.com