Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Packet
Packet Fees
| Description | Fee | Due When |
|---|---|---|
| Packet | $20.00 | At time of filing |
| Filing Fee | $408.00 | At time of filing |
Included Forms
This packet contains the following forms:
- Civil Cover Sheet (Required)
- Personal Information Sheet (Requested by Clerk)
- 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)
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Required – Signed by Both Parties)
- Family Law Pretrial Order (Required)
- Email Service Address (Required – Choose One) (1 for Each Party)
- Notice of Social Security Number (Required)
- Marital Settlement Agreement (Required if Court Is Involved)
- Special Interrogatories (Both Parties Must Complete if You Do Not Want to Go to Hearing)
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.