Frequently Asked Questions About Online Divorce in Florida

All divorce papers prepared through our service are reviewed by a licensed Florida family law attorney for accuracy and compliance before filing. This ensures your documents are court-ready and meet Florida legal standards.

Once the attorney completes the review, we are provided with an official letter of document review from the lawyer, which we will share with you as confirmation. This added step gives you peace of mind knowing that your divorce paperwork has been checked and verified by a family law professional.

Yes. Attorney review ensures your divorce papers are prepared correctly, but it’s ultimately the judge who finalizes your divorce. By having your papers reviewed by a family law attorney, you reduce the risk of errors or delays in the court process.

No. My Simple Divorce Online is a non-lawyer document preparation services. We partner with a licensed Florida attorney who provides document review only. This partnership adds an extra layer of confidence without the high cost of hiring a law firm.

Obtaining a divorce online in Florida can be a straightforward process if both parties agree to the terms and are willing to sign the divorce documents. With our service, you can complete the divorce process without the need to attend court in person. The entire process can be completed online and typically takes about 30 days to finalize. Your divorce papers are also E-filed with the court which makes the process more convenient and easier. Our goal is to make the process as easy as possible for you.

Most of our clients get divorced (uncontested) in as little as 30 days! Florida residents can benefit from our services because they don’t have to try to figure out all of those complicated divorce papers that the courthouse tries to sell you. We prepare everything for you don’t have to! We make your Online Divorce easy and simple.

This actually depends on many factors that our not in our control. Depending on the judge and the amount of cases that the judge is currently presiding over will determine how quick your divorce will be finalized. In some cases you can get divorced in 1 week and in other cases it can take 3-4 weeks.

Yes you can as long as you meet the residency requirements ( you or your spouse must be a Florida resident for at least 6 months prior to the filing of your divorce) and if you and your spouse agree to the divorce and both sign the divorce papers.

Yes, For an extra fee we can arrange for your divorce papers to be e-notarized through a third party. In order to qualify you must have a valid ID. Please contact us after you purchase your divorce so we can arrange this for you.

A no court Florida Divorce is exactly what it sounds like. MOST COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA REQUIRE A FINAL COURT HEARING. USUALLY ONLY THE PETITIONER IS REQUIRED TO SHOW UP AS LONG AS THE RESPONDENT FILES AN ANSWER AND WAIVES THEIR APPEARANCE. However, there are a few counties in Florida that allow the Petitioner and the Respondent to waive their appearance in court if the divorce is Uncontested and both parties agree to the divorce. The fact that you do not live in that specific county will not prevent you from filing a divorce there. You are only required to be a Florida resident (either you or your spouse) and you must show proof of residency by providing proof of FL ID or voters registration card (either you or your spouse).

Once you we receive your online questionnaire and you make your payment, we will review your information and if you’re missing anything we will call or email you. Once we reviewed your info and everything is in order, we will begin working on your documents. Our turnaround time is normally 1-2 business days for a divorce without minor children and 3-5 business days for a divorce with minor children. Once we send you your papers you must review them or accuracy and then sign and notarize your documents. Once your divorce has been filed you can expect to have your divorce finalized within 30 days.

This is actually a very common question that I get all the time. Basically if you are unable to find your spouse you will be required to conduct a search your spouse’s whereabouts. Once you have made a diligent search to locate your spouse you can then file for a divorce. The court will require you to place an ad in the newspapers for 4 consecutive weeks. Once the 4 weeks have past you can then file a default and have your divorce finalized. We specialize in Missing Spouse/Divorce by Publication in the State of Florida.

The filing for a dissolution of marriage in Florida is $408. This fee is required at the time of filing your divorce.

Yes you can as long as your spouse is a Florida resident and can show proof of residency (Florida Drivers License, ID, or Voters Registration Card). The State of Florida requires that one of the parties is a Florida resident and has resided continuously for 6 months prior to filing the divorce.

If your spouse chooses not to sign after the divorce process has already started, don’t worry—we can still help you move forward. In this situation, your case would need to be filed as a contested divorce, which comes with an additional fee of $250. This covers all extra paperwork required and includes full guidance from our team throughout the entire process.

Your spouse will also need to be officially served with the divorce papers by the local sheriff’s office. The cost for this service varies by location but averages around $80. This fee is separate from the $250 contested filing charge.

Yes. If your divorce is uncontested, you can file without a court appearance or attorney. Our service prepares and files everything for you on

No. If both parties agree, you can complete an uncontested divorce in Florida without a lawyer using our document preparation and filing service.

Most uncontested divorces in Florida are finalized within 30 to 45 days, especially if both spouses cooperate and sign promptly. No court hearing is usually required.

The cost to file for divorce online in Florida with My Simple Divorce Online depends on the type of case. For a divorce without minor children, the total is $289 or 2 payments of $149. If you have minor children, the price is $469 or 2 payments of $245. For missing spouse cases without children, the cost is $325 or 2 payments of $169, which includes preparation for service by publication. Optional services include online notary at $49 per spouse and a $160 newspaper publication fee for missing spouse divorces. Additionally, the Florida court charges a standard filing fee of $409, but this may be waived if your income is under $2,000 per month—we’ll help you apply for that waiver at no extra cost. All prices are flat and transparent, with no hidden fees.