In Florida, a couple may be eligible to dissolve their marriage by way of a simplified procedure. These dissolutions are “do-it-yourself” and were designed so the services of an attorney may not be necessary. However, the simplicity of this procedure may still require legal counsel which we may be able to inexpensively provide in order to guide you through this process and ensure that no serious errors are made.

The simplified dissolution of marriage process is designed for couples who do not have dependent children and have agreed on a division of their property and debts.

A husband and wife can use the simplified dissolution of marriage only if:

• they both agree to the use of this form of dissolution proceeding;
• they have no minor (under 18) or dependent children;
• they have no adopted children under the age of 18;
• the wife is not pregnant;
• at least one of the parties has lived in Florida for the past six months;
• the parties have agreed on the division of all of their property and obligations; and
• the parties agree that the marriage is irretrievably broken and want to end their marriage.

If you do not meet the above requirements, then you must use the regular legal process. If your marriage is contested, it is important to discuss your case, facts and circumstances with an attorney qualified to assist you with these matters.