If you and your spouse have agreed on the terms of your divorce, filing an uncontested divorce in Jacksonville is the fastest and least expensive path to dissolution. Here is the process from start to finish.
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
To file in Florida, at least one spouse must have been a resident of the state for at least 6 months. You must also be able to state that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
Step 2: Agree on All Terms
Both spouses must reach agreement on:
- Division of property and debts
- Alimony (if any)
- Child support
- Time-sharing and a parenting plan
- Attorney fees and costs
Step 3: Draft the Marital Settlement Agreement
This is the core document that sets out every agreed-upon term. I prepare a comprehensive MSA tailored to your situation. Learn more about marital settlement agreements.
Step 4: File the Petition
The Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed with the Clerk of Court for Duval County (or the appropriate circuit). The non-filing spouse signs an Answer and Waiver acknowledging service.
Step 5: Complete Financial Affidavits
Both parties complete and exchange sworn financial affidavits disclosing income, expenses, assets, and debts.
Step 6: The Final Hearing
Typically 30–90 days after filing, you attend a brief final hearing. Learn what to expect at the hearing.
Step 7: Judgment Entered
The judge signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution. You are officially divorced.
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