• Do I qualify for Florida's Simplified Dissolution of Marriage?

  • Is the marriage irretrievably broken?*

  • Your answers indicate that you are not eligible to file for simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida. To file for a divorce in the state of Florida, either you or your spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing and your marriage must be irretrievably broken.

  • Has either spouse lived in the state of Florida for 6 months prior to filing?*

  • Your answers indicate that you are not eligible to file for simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida. To file for a divorce in the state of Florida, either you or your spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing and your marriage must be irretrievably broken.

  • Has your spouse been adjudged mentally incapacitated?*

  • Filing for divorce when your spouse has been adjudged mentally incapacitated is a complex matter. We recommend you do not proceed unless you first consult with an attorney.

  • Do you and your spouse have any dependent or minor children together or is the wife now pregnant?*

  • Your answers indicate that you are not eligible to file for simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida. You cannot file for a simplified divorce in Florida if you and your spouse have any children, or the wife is pregnant. 

  • Does either spouse plan on filing for spousal support? *

  • Your answers indicate that you are not eligible to file for simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida. If you or your spouse is seeking spousal support (aka Alimony), you cannot file for simplified divorce in Florida. 

  • Do you and your spouse have any shared marital assets and or liabilities? *
  • Do you and your spouse agree how the two of you will divide the things that you both own (your assets) and who will pay what part of the money you both owe (your liabilities)? *

  • Your answers indicate that you are not eligible to file for simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida. To file for simplified divorce in the state of Florida, you and you spouse must already agree on how you will divide your assets and debts upon divorce.

  • Do both you and your spouse agree to get divorced?*

  • Your answers indicate that you are not eligible to file for simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida. To file for a simplified divorce in the state of Florida, you and your spouse MUST AGREE to get a divorce. If only ONE PERSON wants the divorce, you cannot file for simplified divorce. 

  • Are you willing to give up your right to trial and appeal?*

  • Your answers indicate that you are not eligible to file for simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida. If you file for simplified divorce in Florida, you MUST give up your right to trial and appeal. 

  • Have you and your spouse agreed to be present for filing at the Clerk & Comptroller's office together?*

  • Your answers indicate that you are not eligible to file for simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida. To file for a simplified divorce in the state of Florida, you and your spouse must file your divorce together. 

  • Have you and your spouse agreed to be present for the final hearing?*

  • Your answers indicate that you are not eligible to file for simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida. To file for a simplified divorce in the state of Florida, you and your spouse must attend the final hearing TOGETHER. 

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