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Divorce in Seminole County, Florida: Forms, Fees, and Where to File
Filing for divorce in Seminole County, Florida? See the Clerk's filing fee, where to file in Sanford, e-filing steps, self-help resources, and hearing format.
Read the guide →Deciding Together: A Script for the Money Conversation
A step-by-step script for talking through the house, accounts, and debts before you file an uncontested Florida divorce, so the paperwork writes itself.
Read the guide →Filing for Divorce in Florida Without a Lawyer (Pro Se), Start to Finish
A plain-English guide to filing your own uncontested Florida divorce: eligibility, forms by track, the exact filing sequence, timeline, and real cost.
Read the guide →Divorcing a Missing Spouse: The Publication Route
Florida lets you divorce a spouse you truly can't locate through service by publication. What the diligent search requires and what this route can't decide.
Read the guide →Every-Other-Weekend Schedules: When They Make Sense
Every-other-weekend schedules explained: how the pattern works, who it fits, a sample calendar, and how to write it into a Florida Parenting Plan.
Read the guide →Cars: Titles, Loans, and Trades Between Spouses
Who keeps the car in a Florida divorce, whose name stays on the loan, and how to actually transfer the title. A plain-English guide to cars in your settlement.
Read the guide →Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 12.902(e): Line by Line
Form 12.902(e) calculates Florida child support from both parents' income, costs, and time-sharing. See how it works, who files it, and what it covers.
Read the guide →Divorce in Pasco County, Florida: Forms, Fees, and Where to File
Filing for divorce in Pasco County, Florida? See exactly where to file, the $408 filing fee, self-help resources, and what your final hearing looks like.
Read the guide →How to Talk to Your Kids About the Divorce
A joint script for telling your kids you are divorcing, age-by-age answers to their hardest questions, plus a first-30-days follow-up plan for Florida parents.
Read the guide →What Happens After You File: The First 30 Days
What happens in the 30 days after you file for divorce in Florida: the 20-day waiting period, disclosure deadlines, signatures, and when your hearing gets set.
Read the guide →Your Spouse Lives Abroad
Your spouse living abroad does not block a Florida divorce, but remote signing can fail an identity check. See what changes and which route fits.
Read the guide →The 3-4-4-3 Schedule Explained
A 3-4-4-3 schedule splits parenting time evenly over a two-week cycle. See the calendar, exact Form 12.995(a) wording, and which families it fits best.
Read the guide →Dividing Debt: Cards, Loans, and Who Pays What
Florida divides marital debt the way it divides property: fairly, not automatically in half. See what counts as marital debt and how to divide it cleanly.
Read the guide →UCCJEA Affidavit (12.902(d)): What It Is and How to Complete It
Florida's UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d)) is required in every divorce with a minor child. See who signs, what it lists, and how it is filed and notarized.
Read the guide →Divorce in Volusia County, Florida: Forms, Fees, and Where to File
Filing for divorce in Volusia County, Florida? See where to file, the current filing fee, self-help resources, and what your final hearing will look like.
Read the guide →Documents to Gather Before You Start
See exactly which documents you need before filing an uncontested Florida divorce: residency proof, income records, and property lists, organized by package.
Read the guide →Remote Divorce Hearings in Florida: Which Counties, How to Prepare
See which Florida counties let spouses attend an uncontested divorce hearing by Zoom, what each court requires, and what to do if yours does not offer it.
Read the guide →Spouse Agrees but Won't Deal With Paperwork
Spouse agrees to divorce but won't sign the paperwork? See which Florida documents need their signature, real deadlines, and what happens if they still refuse.
Read the guide →The 2-2-5-5 Schedule: Template and Florida Wording
A 2-2-5-5 schedule splits parenting time 50/50 over a two-week cycle. See the calendar, exact Form 12.995(a) wording, and which families it fits best.
Read the guide →IRAs: Divided Without a QDRO
Splitting an IRA in a Florida divorce does not require a QDRO. See how the tax-free transfer works, the paperwork involved, and what Amicably prepares for $99.
Read the guide →Florida Parenting Plan Form 12.995(a): Every Section Explained
Florida Parenting Plan Form 12.995(a), section by section: responsibility, time-sharing, school and health, signing, and notarization for cases with children.
Read the guide →Divorce in Brevard County, Florida: Forms, Fees, and Where to File
Divorce in Brevard County, Florida: where to file with the Clerk, the filing fee, e-filing steps, self-help resources, and what your hearing looks like.
Read the guide →The Pre-Divorce Checklist: 30 Days Before Filing
A 30-day checklist for filing an uncontested Florida divorce: what to confirm, which documents to gather, and how to choose the right package before you file.
Read the guide →Questions the Judge Asks at an Uncontested Florida Hearing
See the exact questions a Florida judge asks at an uncontested divorce hearing, by track, plus how to prepare short, clear answers before your court date.
Read the guide →Divorce While Pregnant in Florida
Divorce while pregnant in Florida: why simplified dissolution is off the table, which forms apply, and what the court can decide before the baby is born.
Read the guide →The 2-2-3 Schedule: Template and Who It Fits
The 2-2-3 custody schedule explained for Florida parents: a sample two-week calendar, who it fits best, and how to write it into your Parenting Plan form.
Read the guide →Pensions and FRS in Florida Divorce
Does your FRS pension or Investment Plan count as marital property in a Florida divorce? How the QDRO gets pre-approved, and what Amicably prepares for $99.
Read the guide →Answer, Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgment (12.903(a))
Form 12.903(a) lets a cooperating Florida spouse waive the final hearing and admit the petition. See who signs it, what it waives, and how to file it correctly.
Read the guide →Divorce in Polk County, Florida: Forms, Fees, and Where to File
Divorce in Polk County, Florida: where to file at the Bartow clerk, the filing fee, e-filing steps, self-help resources, and what your final hearing looks like.
Read the guide →How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
How to tell your spouse you want a divorce: what to say, when to say it, how to handle their reaction, and what typically happens next in Florida courts.
Read the guide →The Uncontested Final Hearing: What Actually Happens
What happens at Florida's uncontested final hearing: who must appear, what the judge reviews, and how long it takes, in a clear route-by-route walkthrough.
Read the guide →Your Spouse Lives in Another State
Your spouse living out of state does not stop a Florida divorce. See how remote signing works, which package fits, and what changes if they stop cooperating.
Read the guide →Week-On/Week-Off 50/50 Schedule: Template and Florida Wording
How a week-on/week-off 50/50 schedule works in a Florida Parenting Plan, with a sample two-week calendar, exact form wording, and who tends to fit it.
Read the guide →Dividing a 401(k): QDROs in Plain English
How Florida divides a 401(k) in an amicable divorce, what a QDRO actually does, and which forms Amicably prepares once you and your spouse agree on the split.
Read the guide →Marital Settlement Agreement in Florida: 12.902(f) Explained
Florida Marital Settlement Agreement (Form 12.902(f)) divides property, debts, and support terms in an uncontested divorce. See which version fits your case.
Read the guide →Divorce in Lee County, Florida: Forms, Fees, and Where to File
Where to file for divorce in Lee County, Florida, the current filing fee, self-help center options, e-filing steps, and what an uncontested case costs.
Read the guide →The Amicable Divorce: A Complete Guide for Florida Couples
What an amicable divorce means under Florida law, the three uncontested routes it can take, how long each one takes, and what a flat $99 packet costs.
Read the guide →Can't Afford the Filing Fee? Florida's Civil Indigent Status, Explained
Can't afford Florida's divorce filing fee? See how civil indigent status can waive it, who qualifies, how to apply, and what the waiver does not cover.
Read the guide →Military Divorce in Florida: Residency, SCRA, and Timing
Military divorce in Florida: how the 6-month residency rule applies to service members, what SCRA protects, and how deployment affects the timeline.
Read the guide →The Florida Parenting Plan: Everything the Court Requires
What Florida's Parenting Plan form (12.995(a)) must cover, who actually needs one, and how it gets completed, signed, and filed in an uncontested divorce.
Read the guide →Who Gets the House in a Florida Divorce?
Who gets the house in a Florida divorce: how equitable distribution decides it, when spouses choose themselves, and the buyout, sale, or stay-put outcomes.
Read the guide →Florida Financial Affidavit Long Form (12.902(c)): Over $50,000 Income
Florida's Financial Affidavit Long Form (12.902(c)) explained: who must file it, the $50,000 income test, and how it differs from the short form.
Read the guide →Divorce in Pinellas County, Florida: Forms, Fees, and Where to File
Where to file for divorce in Pinellas County, the current filing fee, self-help center options, e-filing steps, and what an uncontested Florida case costs.
Read the guide →The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal: Account to Submission, Step by Step
How to e-file your Florida divorce on myflcourtaccess.com: free registration, PDF rules, fees at submission, and how to fix a flagged filing fast.
Read the guide →Selling the House During a Florida Divorce
Selling the house during a Florida divorce: how to time the sale, divide the proceeds, and write it into your settlement agreement so the judge approves it.
Read the guide →Florida Financial Affidavit Short Form (12.902(b)): Complete Guide
Florida's Financial Affidavit Short Form (12.902(b)) explained: who must file it, the under-$50,000 income rule, every section, and the mistakes clerks flag.
Read the guide →Florida divorce basics
The essentials of filing in Florida.
How to File for Divorce in Florida
The complete 2026 step-by-step: residency, which forms you need, where to file, the 20-day wait, and finalizing — with or without a lawyer.
Read more → FormsFlorida Divorce Forms & Papers
Every form you need by situation — the petition, settlement agreement, financial affidavit and more — plus how to have the packet prepared for you.
Read more → SimplifiedSimplified Dissolution of Marriage
Florida's fastest divorce route — who qualifies, the exact forms, and the filing steps for a simplified dissolution.
Read more → OnlineOnline Divorce in Florida
Complete an uncontested Florida divorce online — forms prepared, notarization handled for you, and step-by-step filing guidance, for a flat $99.
Read more → CompareBest Online Divorce Services (2026)
An honest comparison of Florida online divorce services — price, what's included, and self-service vs done-for-you.
Read more → CompareFast Florida Divorce: Reviews & Alternatives
Is Fast Florida Divorce legit, what does it really cost, and how does a flat $99 option compare? An honest rundown.
Read more → CostHow Much Does Divorce Cost in Florida?
Every fee explained — the ~$408 court filing fee, attorney ranges, and the cheapest legal way to divorce in Florida.
Read more → ProcessUncontested Divorce in Florida
No court, no lawyer — how amicable couples end a marriage in weeks, not months, for a flat fee.
Read more →Guides
Deeper answers to the questions people ask before they file.
Fast Divorce in Florida: How Quick?
How fast a Florida divorce can really go — the 20-day floor, the fastest route, and what speeds it up or slows it down.
Read more → TimelineHow Long Does a Divorce Take in Florida?
The 20-day waiting period, realistic 4–8 week timelines, and what actually causes delays.
Read more → With childrenFiling for Divorce With a Child
Divorcing with kids in Florida — the parenting plan, child support worksheet, and mandatory parent course, and how to file amicably.
Read more → CostHow Much Does a Divorce Actually Cost?
Average U.S. divorce costs, why contested cases explode the bill, and the cheapest legal route.
Read more → CostDivorce Cost When You Both Agree
When you both agree, divorce is far cheaper — what an uncontested case really costs, and your three options.
Read more → AlimonyAlimony in Florida (2023 Reform)
The four types of alimony after Florida's 2023 reform — how long, how much, and when it changes or ends.
Read more → The lawFlorida Divorce Laws Explained
Plain-English overview — no-fault grounds, residency, property division, alimony, and time-sharing.
Read more → OnlineCan You File for Divorce Online?
Yes — here's how an uncontested Florida divorce works online: e-filing, remote notarization, and what you still need.
Read more → Cheap / freeCheap (or Free) Divorce in Florida
How to waive the filing fee, use free court forms, and get the cheapest done-for-you divorce when you agree.
Read more → PropertyIs Florida a 50/50 Divorce State?
No — it's equitable distribution. How marital property is divided, and when the split isn't equal.
Read more → MediationDivorce Mediation in Florida
What mediation costs, when the court requires it, and when an agreeing couple can skip it entirely.
Read more → With kidsGetting Divorced With Kids in Florida
The parenting course, building a time-sharing plan, child support, and the forms — the kid-specific pieces in depth.
Read more → SeparationLegal Separation in Florida
Florida has no legal separation — the real alternatives (support orders, agreements, divorce) and the risk of just living apart.
Read more → AnnulmentAnnulment vs Divorce in Florida
Annulment voids a never-valid marriage; divorce ends a valid one. The grounds, why annulment is rare, and which fits you.
Read more → TaxesWho Claims the Child on Taxes (50/50)?
With 50/50 custody the IRS goes by overnights, then income — plus how Form 8332 lets you alternate years.
Read more → Name changeName Change After Divorce in Florida
Restore your former name in the divorce itself (the easy way), or file a separate petition — plus who to notify.
Read more →Divorce by county
Local help for the counties we serve.
Texas divorce guides
Plain-English guides to divorce in Texas: community property, the 60-day waiting period, conservatorship, child support, and the court process. Educational only; new guides publish regularly.
How to Tell Your Kids About the Divorce
How to tell your kids about a Texas divorce, age by age, with what to say, what to avoid, and how conservatorship and possession schedules affect the timing.
Read the guide →How to Serve Divorce Papers in Texas: Constable, Certified Mail, or Waiver
How to serve divorce papers in Texas: waiver of service, service by a constable or process server, and certified mail, and what each method requires.
Read the guide →Military Divorce in Texas: Residency, Service, and Timing
Military divorce in Texas follows special residency rules for service members, SCRA service protections, and a 60-day clock that deployment does not skip.
Read the guide →Possessory Conservator: What the Non-Primary Parent Actually Gets
Possessory conservator in Texas: which rights come with every period of possession, which apply all the time, and which stay with the managing conservator.
Read the guide →Is Texas a 50/50 Divorce State? No, and Here Is the Real Rule
Texas divides community property in a way that is just and right, not a flat 50/50 split. See the real rule, the hard limit, and what can shift the division.
Read the guide →TexasLawHelp Set B: The With-Children Divorce Forms, Explained
TexasLawHelp's Set B forms cover an uncontested divorce with minor children and no existing custody order: every form, who signs, and how the case finishes.
Read the guide →Divorce in Dallas County, Texas: Forms, Fees, and Where to File
Filing for divorce in Dallas County, Texas? See current filing fees, the forms you need, where to file in person or online, and how the case gets finalized.
Read the guide →How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce (and Keep It Amicable)
How to tell your spouse you want a Texas divorce: choosing the moment, what to say, and what usually happens next, so the conversation stays calm.
Read the guide →Filing the Petition: Your First Trip (or Upload) to the District Clerk
Filing a Texas divorce petition means e-filing or a paper trip to the district clerk. Here is what the clerk does with it, what it costs, and what happens next.
Read the guide →The Two-Year Presumption After a Common-Law Separation in Texas
Texas gives couples two years after a common-law separation to prove an informal marriage existed, or the law presumes they never agreed to marry at all.
Read the guide →Sole Managing Conservatorship in Texas: When Courts Order It
Sole managing conservatorship in Texas is the exception, not the rule. See when courts move away from the joint-conservator presumption and what changes.
Read the guide →The Community Property Presumption: Why Receipts and Records Matter
Texas presumes everything a spouse owns at divorce is community property. Here is what proves otherwise, and which records to keep before you need them.
Read the guide →Divorce Set 1: The Texas Supreme Court Forms for No Children, No Real Property
Divorce Set 1 is the only Texas Supreme Court promulgated divorce form set. See the seven forms it contains, who can use it, and how the process runs.
Read the guide →Divorce in Harris County, Texas: Forms, Fees, and Where to File
Filing for divorce in Harris County, Texas? See current filing fees, the forms you need, where to file in person or online, and how the case gets finalized.
Read the guide →Thinking About Divorce in Texas: A Calm First-Steps Guide
Thinking about divorce in Texas? A calm, practical guide to the first steps: what to gather, what the timeline looks like, and how to decide when to file.
Read the guide →Fault Grounds for Divorce in Texas: Adultery, Cruelty, and the Rest
Texas recognizes six fault grounds for divorce: cruelty, adultery, felony conviction, abandonment, living apart, and confinement. Here is what each requires.
Read the guide →Proving (or Disputing) a Common-Law Marriage in a Texas Divorce
How Texas courts decide whether an informal marriage existed: the three-part test, the two-year filing clock, and the evidence each side uses to prove it.
Read the guide →Joint Managing Conservatorship: The Texas Presumption Explained
Texas presumes joint managing conservatorship serves a child's best interest, but joint does not mean equal time. See what rights split and what can rebut it.
Read the guide →Separate vs Community Property in Texas: The Three-Part Test
Texas divides property into separate and community using a three-part test: when it was acquired, which category it fits, and whether it can be traced.
Read the guide →The Texas Prove-Up: How an Uncontested Divorce Is Finalized
How the Texas prove-up finalizes an uncontested divorce: sworn affidavit or short hearing, which counties allow each, and what gets filed once the judge signs.
Read the guide →Waiver of Service in a Texas Divorce: The Agreed-Case Shortcut, Done Right
A Texas divorce waiver of service must be signed after filing, sworn before a notary, and never signed digitally. Here is how to sign one that holds up in court
Read the guide →Divorce With Children in Texas: How a SAPCR Works Inside Your Case
A Texas divorce with children folds in a SAPCR: conservatorship, possession and access, and child support. Here is how each piece fits inside your case.
Read the guide →Texas Divorce Residency Requirements: 6 Months in State, 90 Days in County
Texas requires six months of state residency and 90 days in the filing county before a divorce case can start, and only one spouse has to meet the rule.
Read the guide →Conservatorship in Texas: What Happened to the Word Custody
Texas law replaced custody and visitation with conservatorship and possession and access. See what each term decides and how courts choose between them.
Read the guide →How to E-File Your Texas Divorce on eFileTexas: Step by Step
See the exact eFileTexas steps for a self-represented Texas divorce: creating an account, uploading signed forms, paying or waiving fees, and clerk review.
Read the guide →The Cheapest Way to Get Divorced in Texas
The cheapest way to divorce in Texas: a court fee waiver, a notarized waiver of service, free official forms, and staying agreed with your spouse.
Read the guide →The Original Petition for Divorce (FM-DivB-100): How to Fill It Out
How to fill out FM-DivB-100, the Texas Original Petition for Divorce with children, section by section, from residency to conservatorship and property.
Read the guide →The Final Decree of Divorce (FM-DivB-201): A Section-by-Section Walkthrough
FM-DivB-201 is the Set B Final Decree of Divorce for Texas parents with minor children. See what each of its 21 sections orders, in plain English.
Read the guide →Insupportability: What Texas No-Fault Divorce Really Means
Insupportability is the Texas ground almost every agreed divorce uses: no proof of wrongdoing required. Here is what it means and what does not change.
Read the guide →How Long Does a Divorce Take in Texas? The Honest Timeline
Texas law requires a 60-day wait from filing before a divorce is signed. See the real timeline, county prove-up rules, and what stretches an uncontested case.
Read the guide →The Standard Possession Order: The Texas Default Schedule, Explained
The Texas Standard Possession Order sets the default weekend, Thursday, and summer schedule for parents living apart. See exactly what it requires and why.
Read the guide →What Is a Wife Entitled To in a Texas Divorce?
Texas divorce law is gender neutral. See what a wife keeps as separate property, her share of the community estate, and when support applies.
Read the guide →Texas Divorce Records: How to Look Up and Get Copies
Texas divorce records live in two places: a state verification from DSHS and a certified decree from the county district clerk. Here is how to get each one.
Read the guide →Spousal Maintenance in Texas: Who Qualifies and Who Does Not
Texas spousal maintenance is narrow and capped: see the eligibility test, the $5,000 or 20% limit, and how long court-ordered support can last.
Read the guide →Community Property in Texas: What Just and Right Actually Means
Texas divides only community property in a divorce, and the split does not have to be equal. Here is how courts classify, presume, and divide the estate.
Read the guide →Divorcing From a Common-Law (Informal) Marriage in Texas
Texas recognizes common-law marriage. Learn the three legal elements, how to prove one existed, the two-year rule after separation, and how divorce works.
Read the guide →Texas Divorce Laws: The Complete Plain-English Guide
Texas divorce laws in plain English: residency rules, the 60-day wait, community property, conservatorship, child support, and spousal maintenance, explained.
Read the guide →Texas Divorce Without a Lawyer: What Pro Se Filers Must Know
You can file for divorce in Texas without a lawyer. See when self-representation works, where to get the official forms for free, and when to get help.
Read the guide →Texas Child Support: Percentages, Net Resources, and the Cap
Texas child support is a percentage of net resources, not gross pay. See the guideline percentages, the current monthly cap, and how the total is set.
Read the guide →Texas Divorce Forms: Every Official Set Explained (Set 1, A, B, C, D)
Texas divorce forms come in five sets: 1, A, B, C, and D. See which situation each covers, whether the Supreme Court approved it, and where to get current PDFs.
Read the guide →Uncontested Divorce in Texas: How the Agreed Process Actually Works
Uncontested divorce in Texas means agreeing before you file: the insupportability ground, a notarized waiver, the 60 day wait, and how the prove-up finishes it.
Read the guide →How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Texas? Every Fee, Itemized
Every unavoidable cost in a Texas divorce: the court filing fee by county, service or a waiver, the fee waiver process, and what changes the total.
Read the guide →How to File for Divorce in Texas: Every Step From Petition to Decree
How to file for divorce in Texas, step by step: the residency rule, the Original Petition, service or a notarized waiver, the 60 day wait, and the prove-up.
Read the guide →DIY Texas Divorce vs Online Services vs a Lawyer: An Honest Comparison
Comparing the three ways to get divorced in Texas: official free forms, an online document service, or hiring a lawyer. Real costs, time, and who each one fits.
Read the guide →Florida tools
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Florida Child Support Calculator
Estimate monthly child support under Florida's 2026 guidelines — from income, overnights, child care, and health premiums.
Open the calculator → CalculatorFlorida Divorce Cost Calculator
Estimate your total divorce cost — filing fee, document prep, mediation, and extras — from how much you agree.
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