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• What is a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage? In a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, there are no minor children of the marri...
• What is the difference between a Contested & Uncontested Divorce? In a Contested Divorce, one of the parties is a Petitioner and one of the parties...
• 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? If you cannot find your spouse, you cannot proceed with an uncontested divorce. Y...
• I have filed for divorce. Why hasn't a hearing been set? If either party has an attorney, this question should be directed to him/her; if ...
• We have filed an uncontested divorce. We agree on everything, will there be a court date? We will not be able to answer that question, if there is an attorney(s) on the ca...
• Where do I obtain a divorce packet? You may file through TurboCourt or flcourts.org On our website, go to Departments...
• How do I file for annulment? The State of Florida does recognize annulments however, the Clerk does not carry ...
• 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? As long as one or both of the parties has been a Florida resident for at least 6 ...
• What is the fee to re-open a divorce case? $50 unless it is a Motion for Contempt which there is no fee for....
• Can we file for a divorce in any county in Florida? Yes, as long as you meet the resident requirements you may file in any county....
• Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) A qualified domestic relations order (or QDRO, pronounced "cue-dro" or "qua-dro")...
• Can you provide me a list of mediators? How do I schedule mediation? If you have been ordered to mediation a list of active mediators should be attach...
• What is the cost of mediation? Mediation costs are based off of combined annual income.      Annual income less ...
• The father of my child wants to have visitation. What do I do? Were you married? Is there already a case in Okaloosa County?    If NO to these q...