Dissolution of Marriage No Children or Assets Packet
Packet Fees
| Description | Fee | Due When |
|---|---|---|
| Packet | $29.00 | At time of filing |
| Filing Fee | $408.00 | At time of filing |
| Copies to be Served | $1.00/page (approx. $23.00) | At time of filing |
| Issuance of Summons | $10.00 | At time of filing |
| Fee to Sheriff or Process Server | Varies starting at $40.00 | Not due at time of filing |
Included Forms
This packet contains the following forms:
- Civil Cover Sheet (Required)
- Personal Information Sheet (Requested by Clerk)
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Required)
- Summons (Required if Other Party is to Be Served)
- Family Law Pretrial Order (Required)
- Disclosure from a Non-Lawyer (Required if Someone Filled Out Forms for You)
- Notice of Limited Services Provided (Required by Petitioner)
- Notice of Related Cases (Required)
- Email Service Address (Required – Choose One)
- Notice of Social Security Number (Required)
- Family Law Financial Affidavit (Choose Only One) (Required)
- Certificate of Mandatory Disclosure (Required)
- Answer (2 Options) (Respondent – Choose Only One of the Options)
Do not sign these forms unless you are in the presence of a notary public! We can notarize your signature in the Circuit Civil/Family Law Department.
You must have a valid Florida driver’s license with an issuance date at least 6 months prior to filing.
When all forms have been completed, please return them to the Circuit Civil/Family Law Department of the Jackson County Clerk of Court, along with your filing fee of $408.00 and other fees. Your case will be forwarded to the Family Court Specialist for review once we receive proof of service on the other party. You may check back with a Deputy Clerk in 2 to 3 weeks after the party is served for the status of your case.
It is your responsibility to call the Circuit Civil/Family Law Department (850) 482-9552 to find out the status of your case. When the file is procedurally correct, a final hearing will be scheduled.