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Note: The general instructions presented here are for informational purposes, you will receive detailed easy-to-follow guidelines for filing your Florida divorce with your purchase.
STEP 1: Filing Your Petition
Review and sign the documents.
- Bring the Petition, Summons, and filing fee to the county courthouse.
- The Clerk will keep one copy of your Petition and will “file stamp” your other two copies showing the date and time you filed your petition.
STEP 2: Serving Summons
Even though you are working on this divorce together with your spouse, you need to prove to the court that your spouse has received the petition.
- Mail your spouse a “file stamped” copy of the Petition and Summons.
- Your spouse signs a Waiver.
- File the waiver with the court.
STEP 3 : Finalizing Your Divorce
The settlement agreement is the most important part of your divorce. This is the contract you and spouse will sign agreeing to how your property will be split and any issues regarding children.
- Have both you and your spouse sign the settlement agreement.
- File the agreement and official judgment notice to the court.
- Once your Decree is signed by the judge, your divorce is final.
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