Court Filing & Document Retrieval in Florida
Filing with the court — and getting certified copies back — is the step most people dread. SimpleDivorce e-files or counter-files your divorce paperwork and retrieves certified copies of your final decree so you don't have to visit the courthouse. In Florida, roughly 4–8 weeks for an uncontested case, subject to the court's calendar.
File My DivorceFiling in Florida
Court: Circuit Court
Residency: One spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing.
Filing fee: Approximately $408–$415 court filing fee (varies by county; passed through at cost).
Waiting period: 20-day minimum from filing before a dissolution can be granted; a simplified path is available when both spouses agree and qualify.
How It Works
- Send us your completed, signed divorce forms
- We file with the correct court by e-filing or counter filing
- We pay the court filing fee on your behalf (passed through at cost)
- We retrieve certified copies of your stamped filing and final decree
FAQ
SimpleDivorce prepares your Florida divorce paperwork and handles court filing & document retrieval start to finish. One spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing.