Filing information for the Broward County Central Courthouse. Get your Florida divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
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201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone
(954) 831-6565
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Website
www.browardclerk.orgFiling Fee
$408
Waiting Period
20 days minimum
Court Type
Circuit Court
Prepare your PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Broward County clerk's office (Broward County Central Courthouse) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Broward County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory 20 days minimum waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core Florida divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Broward County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Summons / Family Law Summons
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
FINAL JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Florida uses 'Petitioner' and 'Respondent.' Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
One party has been a resident of the State of Florida for at least 6 months before filing this Petition.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
DivorceReady.online prepares your core Florida court forms, including the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Broward County Central Courthouse's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Broward County Central Courthouse at 201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The filing fee is $408. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required Florida-specific forms for you.
The Broward County Central Courthouse is open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Broward County is $408. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Broward County Central Courthouse is located at 201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. You can reach the clerk's office at (954) 831-6565.
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