Dissolution of Marriage No Children

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What You Need to Know...

Dissolution of Marriage is the legal term for divorce
Learn more about Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
You may purchase a Dissolution of Marriage information packet for $15 from Family Services, located in Room 320 of the courthouse
Copies of divorce papers may be purchased from the Clerk's Office

Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) with No Children

Dissolution of Marriage is the legal term for divorce. There are several types of Dissolution of Marriage, including Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, Dissolution of Marriage with No Children and No Property and Dissolution of Marriage with Children.

Filing Forms
There are two options for filing for Dissolution of Marriage:

Customers may purchase the forms (including filing instructions) from the Clerk's office

OR
Customers may provide their own forms

The forms may be purchased from Family Services for $15.00:

Orange County Courthouse Clerk's Office
Room 320
425 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801

Filing for Dissolution of Marriage

Take completed forms to Room 330 to be reviewed and notarized (this office closes at 3:30 pm)
Return to Room 320 to meet with a clerk
Once the case is filed, Family Court Services will contact the petitioner with instructions (usually within 30 days)
If no further filing is required, the petitioner will receive a hearing date and time via mail

Please Note: Once forms have been completed for a Dissolution of Marriage, Paternity or Name Change in the Clerk's office, you must go to Room 330, Family Court Services, before 3:30 pm to have your pleadings reviewed and notarized, then return to Room 320 to meet with a clerk.

Remember, the Clerk's office is prohibited by law from offering legal advice. If you have legal questions, please contact an attorney of your choice.

Fees
The filing fee for Dissolution of Marriage is $408.00.

Forms of Payment

Cash (in person only)
Personal check, cashier's check or money order
MasterCard, Discover and American Express*

Please Note:

Visa credit cards are not accepted and there is a $3.99 convenience fee for each credit card transaction*
Make checks payable to the Orange County Clerk of Courts