Florida Divorce Guide
Complete guide to divorce laws, costs, timeline, and process in Florida
Updated for 2026 with state-specific AI predictions
Updated for 2026 with state-specific AI predictions
9-12 months
Average Duration
$13,500
Average Cost
6 months
Residency Req.
No waiting period
Waiting Period
Verified95
Florida Divorce Quick Facts
Property Division
Equitable DistributionGrounds
Fault or no-fault (no-fault: irreconcilable differences with 12-month wait; fault: adultery, desertion, cruelty)Alimony
Standard of living, duration, financial resourcesChild Support
Income shares modelWhat Makes Florida Divorce Unique
Equitable distribution (not always 50/50)
No waiting period - can be finalized immediately
2023 reform (HB 1475) eliminated permanent alimony; durational alimony capped at 50% of marriage length
Parenting plans required for all custody cases
Retirement accounts subject to division
Simplified dissolution available for short marriages
Florida Divorce Process Timeline
- Week 1-2
Filing
Meet residency requirement (6 months), file petition, serve spouse - Month 1-3
Response & Discovery
Spouse responds, both parties exchange financial information and documents - Month 3-8
Negotiation
Settlement discussions, mediation if required, division of assets and debts - Month 9-12
Finalization
Court approval, waiting period (No waiting period), final decree entered
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Family Law Attorneys
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Mediators
45+
Divorce Coaches
60+
CDFAs
30+
Therapists
80+
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Based on Florida laws and historical cases
Based on Florida laws and historical cases