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GENERAL INFORMATION
How does DivorceWriter work? 375
First, complete the basic pre-purchase portion of the online interview. Then, set up your... more
How do I make changes to my documents after receiving my self-prepared DivorceWriter package? 1449
If you want to make changes to any of your documents after receiving them in the mail, you... more
Will DivorceWriter documents work in my state and/or in my situation? 1969
DivorceWriter's goal is to provide self-help divorce documents. However, DivorceWriter is ... more
Can I use DivorceWriter in my state? 1979
DivorceWriter offers documents for most U.S. states and the District of Columbia. To see ... more
I finished the online interview. How long will it take to receive my documents? 1981
DivorceWriter promptly ships your document package to you via Priority Mail the next busin... more
I want to use DivorceWriter to prepare my own divorce documents. What do I do next? 1864
To get started, click on "Start the Process" above. You will be taken to our online inter... more
What is the online interview? 1863
In as little as 10-15 minutes, the online interview allows you to enter the information ne... more
What if I need additional documents that were not included in my DivorceWriter package? 2000
Contact customer service at info@divorcewriter.com with the name or form number of the the... more
Can you overnight my documents to me so that I can have them right away? 2586
All DivorceWriter document packages are shipped via Priority Mail. However, as soon as yo... more
How do I change my password? 1972
To change your password you must first log back into your account using the login section ... more
How do I make changes to my existing DivorceWriter account? 1973
If you already have a DivorceWriter account and need to make changes to your online interv... more
Does DivorceWriter provide documents for annulments? 2165
No. DivorceWriter does not currently provide documents for annulments.
How much does DivorceWriter cost? 1804
The DivorceWriter fee is just $149. (Note: This does not include the divorce filing fee ch... more
Will my documents be completed or will I have to fill them out myself when I receive them? 3121
For the most part, your DivorceWriter documents arrive completed with the information that... more
Do we need to notify the court of any address changes during the divorce? 3405
Any questions concerning the requirements for notifying the court about changes of address... more
I need a form that is not available online or in the DivorceWriter's supplemental forms database. How can I find a sample form elsewhere? 3352
Divorce documents are public record, so it is usually possible to obtain a copy of one or ... more
Can I use my account for another divorce?  2712
DivorceWriter accounts are for one divorce only. You may not reuse the account to complete... more
I didn't list any property or debts in the online interview. Why do some of my documents ask the court to divide property and debts? 3360
Asking the Court for to divide property and debts fairly is standard language in the Divor... more
We were married in a foreign country. Can we divorce in the U.S.?  2635
As long as you meet the residency requirements for filing for divorce in the state where y... more
I didn't list any property or debts in the online interview. Why do some of my documents ask the court to divide our property and/or debts? 3361
The Divorce Petitions/Divorce Complaints in most states contain language asking the Court ... more
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STATE PROCEDURES
How long does it usually take to finalize a divorce in Florida? 632
In Florida, no Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage may be entered until at least 20 ... more
How much is the filing fee in Florida? 52
The filing fee charged by the Court is NOT included in the DivorceWriter price. The fee f... more
What is a Florida simplified divorce? 57
A Florida simplified divorce requires less paperwork and fewer steps to file and complete.... more
Will either of us be required to attend a court hearing? 915
With a regular dissolution, only the spouse that files (Petitioner) must attend the hearin... more
How is my spouse served with the divorce papers in Florida? 660
The Summons included in the self-prepared Florida DivorceWriter package commands the Sheri... more
What are the basic steps to getting a simplified dissolution in Florida? 656
1) Each spouse must go to the Circuit Court Clerk's office. If you go separately, the fir... more
What are the basic steps to getting a regular (non-simplified) dissolution in Florida? 658
1) File the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Summons with the Circuit Court Clerk ... more
Is there a difference between divorce and dissolution? 906
In Florida, the term "dissolution" is used to describe the process of ending a marriage. T... more
What is the difference between regular dissolution and simplified dissolution? 907
Some couples prefer simplified dissolution because it requires fewer documents and general... more
What is considered to be the date of separation in Florida? 870
The term "separation date" refers to the date when at least one of the spouses decided to ... more
What documents are included in the regular (non-simplified) self-prepared Florida DivorceWriter package? 1342
In addition to Florida filing procedures, your self-prepared Florida DivorceWriter package... more
How do we prove that the residency requirement is met? 664
The spouse who files for divorce is required to prove that either he/she meets the six mon... more
Do any documents require notarization? 1982
The filing instructions included with your DivorceWriter package will provide additional i... more
What happens after I receive my self-prepared Florida DivorceWriter package? 1632
Along with your self-prepared Florida DivorceWriter package, you will receive written proc... more
Can I change my name in Florida the divorce proceedings? 657
If you select the name change option, you will be prompted to enter a former name that the... more
Who can file for divorce in Florida? 651
To obtain a divorce in Florida, one of the parties to the marriage must reside for six mon... more
What are the signature requirements for the documents I will receive? 899
The state-specific filing procedures included in the DivorceWriter package indicate which ... more
What if my spouse and I don't live in the same state? 1856
As long as one spouse meets the residency requirements for the state where the divorce wil... more
What are the grounds for filing for divorce in Florida? 582
The two grounds for dissolution of marriage in Florida are: (1) the marriage is irretrieva... more
Do I have to divorce in the state where I was married? 1801
No. You can divorce in any state where you or your spouse meet the divorce residency requi... more
Part of the Summons: Personal Service on an Individual I received is written in Spanish and French as well as in English. Is this a error? 2585
The standard Florida Summons: Personal Service on an Individual shows information written ... more
Can the wife change her name back during the divorce? 1807
Yes, the wife may restore her name to the name she had before the marriage took place. If ... more
Where do I file the divorce documents in Florida? 653
In Florida, a divorce is filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office.
Can my spouse have documents notarized in a different state? 2981
Yes. If your spouse is unable to have documents notarized by a Notary Public in the state... more
There was an error on one or more of the documents that I filed with the Clerk. Now that I have fixed the error(s) on the document(s), is there anything else I have to do to it before I file the corrected version with the Clerk? 2934
Generally, if an error has been made in a document that was filed with the Clerk, the corr... more
My documents ask for the "Cause Number" instead of a "Case Number." Is this correct? 3231
Yes. In a number of U.S. states, the Courts use the term "Cause Number" instead of "Case ... more
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CUSTODY, VISITATION, SUPPORT
Is child support required in Florida? 49
Yes. Even when parents agree to very little or no child support, courts may reject the te... more
What if my spouse and I have agreed to a child support amount that is different from the standard amount? 909
See Florida Statute 61.30(1)(a), which states that "[t]he [Judge] may order payment of chi... more
What is the difference between child support and spousal support? 338
Spousal support is paid to one spouse by the other for the support and care of the receivi... more
We have agreed that one spouse will pay spousal support to the other. What are some options? 1585
Two common ways for one spouse to receive spousal support payments from the other are (1) ... more
Will we be able to customize our documents to fit our specific custody and visitation arrangement? 1444
DivorceWriter accommodates parents who want to share joint legal custody while designating... more
Can we specify how we will claim our child(ren) for income tax purposes? 2086
The DivorceWriter online interview allows you to designate which spouse will claim your mi... more
We have received our documents, but have decided that we do not want any parenting time schedule. Is this possible? 2239
The DivorceWriter online interview, which you completed previously, was designed to accomm... more
How is child support calculated in Florida? 1625
Based on the information provided by the customer when completing the Florida online inter... more
We have children. Can I still use DivorceWriter? 1802
Yes, you can use DivorceWriter to create your divorce forms even if you have children. Th... more
When can a child support order be modified in Florida? 614
To modify child support, the party seeking the modification must prove that there has been... more
Do I have to pay income tax on spousal support payments that I receive? 1984
For federal income tax purposes, spousal support is commonly considered taxable income for... more
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PROPERTY AND DEBTS
Can I receive a portion of my spouse's retirement plan even though his/her retirement is several years away? 46
The most common way for one spouse to secure the right to a portion of the other spouse's ... more
Do we have to list the debts we have agreed to divide? 1989
About 30% of DivorceWriter customers list debts. The debts listed will appear on the sett... more
We want to transfer real estate into only one spouse's name. Do we need a Quit Claim Deed? 311
Generally, if you want to transfer jointly held real estate into the name of only one spou... more
Can we customize our documents to fit our plans for our real estate? 597
The DivorceWriter online interview allows customers to list not only the street address, c... more
Can we divide/list as many items of personal property as we want? 1764
Choose to list all, some, or no property. The customer decides which property, if any, to ... more
Do DivorceWriter documents accommodate the splitting of one or more debts between two spouses? 53
Yes. The DivorceWriter online interview allows spouses who have agreed to split a debt to ... more
Do I need to list the legal description of my real estate? 757
It is generally sufficient to just list the physical address of the property (street, city... more
Why do my DivorceWriter documents say that we do not have life insurance or other property that we actually do have? 2726
Some states require divorcing spouses to provide information on several different types of... more
What is the "legal description" of a piece of real estate? 2780
The legal description is usually a one to two paragraph description of land that includes ... more
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SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
I received my DivorceWriter package today, but I'm not sure I want to file for divorce right away. How how long are these papers good for? 2229
Unsigned divorce documents do not have an expiration date per se. Applicable time periods... more
What if one spouse is living in a foreign country? 871
The self-prepared DivorceWriter package contains a Summons that commands the Sheriff in th... more
I can't find my spouse. Can I still use DivorceWriter? 2452
DivorceWriter is designed for couples who have reached an agreement on all issues and who ... more
I am not sure my marriage was legal. Do I even need a divorce? 1970
DivorceWriter is for people who want to end their marriages. If you have any questions reg... more
My spouse is currently incarcerated. Can we still use DivorceWriter? 2234
DivorceWriter documents must be signed by both husband and wife. As long as your spouse is... more
What if one spouse is in the military? 803
If both parties are willing to sign the papers, ending your marriage when a spouse is in t... more
What if I have an out of state driver’s license or no license at all? 916
The spouse who files for divorce is required to prove that either he/she meets the six mon... more
How do we get documents notarized in a foreign country? 2449
The meaning of the term "notary" varies widely from country to country. To find a Notary ... more
My spouse is currently incarcerated. What address do I use? 2745
You may use the address at the facility where your spouse is currently incarcerated. Divo... more
Does DivorceWriter provide gender-neutral documents for divorce in states where same-sex marriage is not specifically legalized, but is recognized when performed in another state? 3230
DivorceWriter's current policy is to gender-neutralize our online interview and documents ... more
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Where can I find the full-text version of the Florida divorce statutes online? 633
Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes.
Where can I find additional help? 2410
Additional help is available at: www.findlegalhelp.org
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
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