What is the difference between Regular Dissolution of Marriage and Simplified Dissolution of Marriage?

A Regular Dissolution of Marriage case is filed if:

  • You and your spouse have a dependent minor child together, or 
  • If the wife is pregnant, or
  • If one spouse is not in agreement with the divorce

A Simplified Dissolution of Marriage case may be filed if:

  • Each spouse agrees the marriage cannot be saved
  • There are no minor children of the marriage and the wife is not pregnant
  • Each spouse has mutually agreed upon how the property and debts are to be divided
  • Neither spouse is seeking support (alimony or maintenance)
  • Neither spouse is seeking financial information other than what is provided in the standardized financial affidavit
  • Each spouse is willing to give up their right to a trial and their right to appeal the outcome and all previously agreed upon matters
  • Each spouse is willing to come to the Clerk & Comptroller's Office to sign the petition on the day of filing
  • Each spouse is willing to attend the same final hearing

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1. What is Family Law Court?
2. What is the Florida State Disbursement Unit?
3. What types of cases are processed by the Florida State Disbursement Unit?
4. How can I contact the Florida State Disbursement Unit?
5. What information is needed to process a support payment through Florida State Disbursement Unit?
6. How do I enforce child support?
7. How do I provide an updated address for my court case?
8. Where can I get Family Law forms?
9. What is the difference between Regular Dissolution of Marriage and Simplified Dissolution of Marriage?
10. Where can I complete the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course?
11. What is the Florida Putative Father Registry?
12. What is Unified Family Court (UFC)?
13. What if I can't pay the filing fee?