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• What is a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage? In short, both parties must agree to all terms.  There can be no minor or depende...
• What is the difference between a Contested & Uncontested Divorce? Uncontested is when both parties agree to the terms and contested is when the ter...
• I want to file for a divorce but I cannot locate my spouse what do I do? Or he/she will not sign the forms what do I do? You will need to seek advice from legal counsel or contact Family Court Self Help...
• I have filed for divorce. Why hasn't a hearing been set? There may be several reasons as to why a hearing hasn't been set.  You may want t...
• We have a divorce on file, it is not contested. We agree on everything, will there be a court date? Yes, there will be a hearing.  ...
• Where do I obtain divorce packets? You will need to contact Family Court Self Help at 386-329-1911 for what forms ar...
• How do I file for annulment? You will need to contact an attorney for assistance.  ...
• I am military and we are stationed outside of Florida but are Florida residents. Can we file for divorce in FL and can we e-file the paperwork? Yes, as long as your home residence is in Florida and you have a florida ID, you ...
• What is the fee to re-open a divorce case? It depends on what is being filed to re-open the case.  If you are filing a motio...
• Can we file for a divorce in any county in Florida? You may want to contact an attorney for assistance on where to file.  ...
• What is the cost of mediation? If the parties combined annual income is under $50,000.00 the mediation fee is $6...
• Are dissolution of marriage fees waived for parties who are incarcerated? Fees are not waived for incarcerated parties.  An indigency application may be su...
• How do I cancel my divorce court date? If you want to dismiss the divorce case entirely and you are the filing party, yo...
• May I respond to a divorce case via fax? Yes, our fax number is 386-329-1223....
• What if the petitioner does not have an address for the respondent in a divorce case? You will need to contact Family Court Self Help at 386-329-1911 for assistance.  ...