We offer printable forms for various Dissolution of Marriage filings. Supreme Court forms are available for purchase at the Legal Resource Center located within our Court Operations locations. Those who choose to represent themselves are required to prepare their own legal documents, schedule hearings, and otherwise proceed according to Florida law and Rules of Court. The Clerk & Comptroller cannot provide legal advice or assistance with the completion of forms in a Dissolution of Marriage action. Each spouse is willing to attend the same final hearing.Each spouse is willing to come to the Clerk & Comptroller's Office to sign the petition on the day of filing.Both spouses are willing to surrender their right to a trial and their right to appeal the outcome and all previously agreed-upon matters.Neither spouse is seeking financial information other than what is provided in the standardized financial affidavit.Neither spouse is seeking support (alimony or maintenance).Each spouse has agreed upon how the property and debts are to be divided.There are no minor children of the marriage and the wife is not pregnant.Each spouse agrees the marriage cannot be saved.Simplified Dissolution of MarriageĪ Simplified Dissolution of Marriage action may be filed when all the following circumstances exist: If the petition for dissolution of marriage is contested by either spouse and the issues cannot be resolved, both sides are required to attend a mediation hearing to settle the disputed issues before the Court will allow a final hearing to be scheduled. View a list of approved course providers. Information regarding this course will be provided after the case is filed. Failure to complete the course may cause the Court to dismiss the action, or take other action against either spouse. Court-Required Courseīoth partners in the marriage must complete a Court-required course related to divorce and children before a final hearing is set. For these reasons, you may choose to hire an attorney to represent you in this type of case. Other legal issues and tax-related consequences might affect your actions. Issues regarding paternity, custody, visitation, and spousal support and child support must be resolved prior to the dissolution being granted. A regular dissolution is required when the partners have a dependent minor child together, or if the wife is pregnant, or if one spouse is not in agreement with the divorce.
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