Residency, grounds, and basics
Florida requires at least one spouse to have lived in Florida for the 6 months immediately preceding the petition. Florida is a no-fault state under Florida Statute 61.052 — the petition need only allege that the marriage is irretrievably broken (or, in rare cases, mental incapacity of one spouse for at least 3 years).
Timelines
Most uncontested cases finalize between 30 and 90 days from filing. Simplified dissolutions often finish in 30 to 45 days. Contested cases routinely take 6 to 18 months. Court calendar is beyond our control.
Money — property, debts, and alimony
Florida divides marital property under equitable distribution (Florida Statute 61.075). Non-marital assets — those owned before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance — generally stay with the original spouse. Alimony, when awarded, takes one of three forms: bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, or durational. Permanent alimony was eliminated by the 2023 reform.
Children
When minor or dependent children are involved, Florida requires a parenting plan, a timesharing schedule, child support calculated under the statutory guidelines, and completion of a parent education course by both parents before the final judgment.
Costs
The Florida clerk's filing fee is typically near $409. Document preparation costs depend on the service used. The Quick Divorce charges flat fees and does not bill hourly.