Is Online Divorce Allowed in Florida?

Florida allows the use of online divorce services to complete the paperwork required for an uncontested divorce. There are several different kinds of divorce in the state, some of which online divorce is ideal for. Other types of divorce may require the help of a divorce attorney. It is important to understand the differences so you can choose the best option for you.

Will Online Divorce Help Me?

At CompleteCase, we can help you make your uncontested divorce as quick and painless as possible. Our online divorce services allow you to fill out the right forms in the right way – making the first part of your divorce easy and fast. This cheap solution to divorce is perfect when you need an uncontested divorce. However, you should be aware of what kind of divorce you will be seeking before you can decide if online divorce is right for you.

Types of Florida Divorce

Your Florida divorce will fall into one of three categories:

• Simplified dissolution of marriage – This is the quickest and easiest type of divorce available in Florida. To qualify for a simplified dissolution of marriage, you and your spouse must meet several criteria. You must both agree to the need for divorce, you must have no minor or dependent children, you must agree on how all of your property, assets and debts will be divided up and neither of you can be seeking alimony.
• Regular dissolution of marriage (uncontested) – Not everyone has the option of seeking a simplified dissolution of marriage. You may have dependent children, for instance. However, this does not mean you cannot get a simple divorce. As long as you and your spouse are in agreement on every aspect of your divorce, including child custody, child support, alimony and property division, you can still seek an uncontested divorce. You just have to let the court know where you stand in writing.
• Regular dissolution of marriage (contested) – Not every married couple is able to fully agree on the terms of divorce. If you are in a situation where you and your spouse are at odds on any of the matters listed above, you will need to go through what is considered a contested divorce. The court will attempt to bring you both together to wind up in an uncontested situation – because it saves everyone time and money. If this does not work, you will go to trial to present your case. If this occurs, a divorce attorney is recommended.

Can I Use An Online Divorce Service?

If you and your spouse are seeking a simplified dissolution of marriage or an uncontested general dissolution of marriage, you can use an online divorce service. At CompleteCase, we offer you a streamlined way to choose the right forms for your divorce and fill out those forms in the correct way – preventing any complications that might arise do to mistakes on your paperwork. This can provide real peace of mind when all you want is to end your marriage as quickly and as painlessly as possible.

Online divorce does not work for contested divorces for obvious reasons. You will need to come to some sort of agreement with your spouse – either through mediation or trial – a process that online divorce is not well-suited for. It is in these situations where the assistance of a qualified divorce attorney can prove valuable.

Can I Do It All Online?

Unfortunately it is not possible to complete your entire divorce online. While we can help you make sure all of your paperwork is right, the state of Florida still requires you to present that paperwork to your county clerk. If you are going through a simplified dissolution of marriage you can expect to be divorced in a timely manner. A regular divorce may take more time, but as long as it remains uncontested you can expect the process to happen fairly quickly.

For those going through a contested divorce, the time a divorce takes will depend on how long it takes for the two spouses – or the court – to come to a final decision on the terms of the divorce. Some counties can take up to a year to hear this type of divorce.