In order to file a Simplified Divorce Action you and your spouse must meet the following requirements:

• There can be no minor or dependent children born from the marriage nor can the wife be pregnant.

• If there is property, division of property has been agreed to and a written property division agreement must be filed with the court at the time of initial appearance.

• You cannot have any unresolved financial obligations.

• One of the parties must be a Florida resident for at least six months prior to the date of filing and your residency must be corroborated by a witness.

• Both parties must appear at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, 175 NW 1st. Avenue, Suite 1200, Miami, Florida 33128 to file the petition.

• Both parties must appear together at the time of filing and at the final hearing. The final hearing date is approximately 30 days after the filing date.

• Both parties must present a valid Florida photo identification with signature at the time of filing.

• Both parties will be required to complete a marital settlement agreement.

• You may bring a witness with you at the time of filing or file a notarized certificate of corroborating witness. The witness must produce a valid Florida photo identification such as a Florida Driver's License or a Florida Identification Card at the time of appearance.

• Visit the fee schedule for a complete list of our current fees. Payment is accepted in cash, cashier's check, money order, Visa or MasterCard and is non-refundable. Personal checks are not accepted.

• If you and your spouse do not meet all of the requirements to proceed in a Simplified Divorce action, we cannot assist you in the preparation of your divorce petition.