Florida Divorce Property Division for Uncontested Cases
This page focuses on documenting the terms both spouses have already agreed to. DivorceReady prepares documents from your answers but does not provide legal advice.
General self-help information for uncontested filers. Not legal advice.
Quick facts
Court
Circuit Court
Divorce cases in Florida are filed through the Circuit Court or the applicable county court process.
Court Fee
Varies by county
Court fees are separate from DivorceReady document preparation pricing and can change by county.
Waiting Period
20 days minimum
This is the minimum timing rule shown in the state filing profile.
Filing Method
myFLCourtAccess
myFLCourtAccess is listed as the filing portal for self-represented filers. Confirm the correct filing address, filing fee, filing code, copies, and local procedures with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for your county before filing.
Confirm eligibility
Review Florida residency, uncontested status, and whether both spouses agree on the main divorce terms.
Prepare the right documents
Use the guided questionnaire to prepare the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE, settlement terms, and final decree or judgment documents.
File with the proper court
Submit the completed packet to the Circuit Court or approved filing portal for the proper county.
Complete service or waiver
Follow the Florida service process, including waiver or acceptance options when available and allowed.
Finish after the waiting period
After the 20 days minimum waiting period or required court timing, submit final materials for court review.
Source-backed legal information
Florida Authority & Review Notes
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
Reviewed by
DivorceReady Editorial Review Team
Editorial QC, source checks, and product-language review.
Attorney review
Prepared for future reviewer attribution
Attorney-review structure prepared; no attorney reviewer is currently assigned.
What DivorceReady Prepares
- Florida divorce petition, complaint, or dissolution starter documents based on the selected package.
- Service, waiver, acceptance, or notice documents where those documents are part of the self-represented filing path.
- Settlement, final decree, parenting, name restoration, and filing checklist materials when the user selects an eligible package.
What Users Must File/Pay Separately
- File the signed document packet with the Florida court, clerk, or approved e-filing portal after purchase and review.
- Pay court filing fees, service fees, certified copies, and e-filing provider fees directly to the court, clerk, sheriff/constable, process server, or filing vendor.
- Confirm local clerk instructions, signatures, notarization, service, hearing, and final-decree procedures before filing.
Official Sources Cited
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.
Florida property division in an uncontested divorce
In an uncontested Florida divorce, both spouses provide the property and debt terms they have agreed to. DivorceReady can prepare paperwork reflecting those answers, but it does not decide what terms are fair or legally best.
Settlement agreement and final decree language
The MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT and FINAL JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE are the main places where property and debt terms are usually recorded for court review.
When property issues need extra care
Retirement accounts, businesses, real estate, pensions, tax issues, bankruptcy, and disputed debts can create consequences beyond document preparation.
Document preparation
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Start My Florida DivorceDivorceReady prepares your documents. Filing is completed separately through your court, clerk, or approved e-filing portal where available. DivorceReady is not a law firm and does not file documents with the court on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is property division handled in an uncontested Florida divorce?
In an uncontested case, both spouses document their agreed plan for dividing property, debts, vehicles, bank accounts, retirement interests, and household items in a settlement agreement or final decree.
Can DivorceReady decide what property split is fair?
No. DivorceReady can help prepare paperwork based on the terms you provide, but it does not choose terms, value assets, or provide legal advice.
Can I file an uncontested divorce myself in Florida?
Many uncontested filers prepare and file their own divorce paperwork as self-represented filers when both spouses agree on the major terms. DivorceReady prepares documents but is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
Where do I file divorce papers in Florida?
Divorce papers in Florida are generally filed with the Circuit Court in the proper county. Local filing codes, clerk procedures, and extra local forms can vary by county.