Florida Divorce Forms & Papers
One of the spouses must have been a resident for 6 months prior to filing for dissolution of
marriage. The dissolution of marriage should be filed in either: 1) the county where the
defendant resides; or 2) the county where the spouses last lived together prior to separating.
[Florida Statutes Annotated: Chapter 61.021].
For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.
There is only one no-fault ground for dissolution of marriage in Florida: Irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage. [Florida Statutes Annotated; Chapter 61.052].
USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR FLORIDA
- Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF, FLORIDA
- Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION OF DISSOLUTION OF
MARRIAGE
- Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
- Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
- Use these exact words, all in capital letters: FINAL JUDGEMENT OF DISSOLUTION
OF MARRIAGE
- Use the word "County" here.
For detailed divorce laws in Florida state, please see Florida Divorce Laws page.
Free Florida Divorce Forms for Download
Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form.
To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".
Florida Divorce Instructions
Florida Divoce Forms that Both Parties Must sign
Forms & Doccoments
Florida Divorce Court Forms
Florida Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend
Your Divorce Forms
Divorce Form for Your Spouse
If you don't want to file for divorce papers directly then find Divorce Lawyers in Florida here.
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