Divorce Document Preparation Services in Ocala, FL

Court Source, Inc. prepares divorce paperwork for Ocala and Marion County residents who want to file without hiring a lawyer for a routine case. Our non-lawyer preparers complete your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and supporting forms for an uncontested divorce, a divorce with children or a simplified dissolution. Start with our online questionnaire, and ask about a free attorney referral if your case needs legal advice.

Divorce Paperwork We Prepare in Ocala

Every divorce is different, so we match your situation to the correct Florida Supreme Court approved forms. We prepare paperwork for:

Uncontested divorces, where both spouses agree on the terms
Divorces with minor or dependent children, including parenting plans and child support forms
Divorces that involve dividing property and debts
Cases where your spouse’s position is unknown
Divorces when you cannot find your spouse
An answer or counter-petition if you have been served with divorce papers

Florida Divorce Requirements

Florida is a no-fault divorce state. You only need to state that the marriage is irretrievably broken, or that one spouse has been mentally incapacitated for at least three years. At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing, and you file in the county where you live. For Ocala residents, that is the Marion County Clerk of Court.

How Our Divorce Document Service Works

Click “File Divorce Now” and accept the terms of service.
Complete the secure online divorce questionnaire.
Our document preparers begin work as soon as your questionnaire is submitted.
Review your completed forms and sign them in front of a notary.
File the notarized papers with the Marion County Clerk and keep your stamped copies.

Serving Your Spouse

After filing, your spouse must receive a copy of the papers. The simplest option is an Answer and Waiver of Service signed by your spouse. You can also use the sheriff, a private process server, or notice by publication when a spouse cannot be located.

H2: Divorce Timeline in Florida

Within 45 days of service, you must give your spouse a financial affidavit listing your income, assets and debts. Florida courts cannot enter a final judgment until at least 20 days after filing, so an uncontested divorce usually takes a minimum of about four weeks. Read our step-by-step guide on how to file for divorce in Ocala.

Why Choose Court Source, Inc. for Your Divorce Paperwork

Since 2017, our experienced preparers have helped Marion County residents file divorce papers correctly the first time. Clients trust us because we:

Use current Florida Supreme Court approved forms
Identify the right forms for your situation to help avoid filing errors and delays
Keep the process simple, with no court visits needed to prepare your forms
Answer questions by phone or text at (352) 897-6500

Wondering if you need a lawyer? See our guide to divorce without a lawyer in Ocala. If your case involves disputes, we offer free attorney referrals to licensed Florida attorneys.

Court Source, Inc. is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Our non-lawyer document preparers follow Florida Bar Rule 10-2.1(b).

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FLORIDA DIVORCE PAPERS AND FORMS

The Florida Supreme Court provides most information you need to go through with your divorce. The site includes rules pertaining to family law in Florida, legal opinions related to divorce in the state and a variety of legal forms that you can print out and complete. However, you should be aware that the information contained on the page can be a bit overwhelming. It takes time to go through all of the information, and to determine what pertains to your divorce and specific situation.

The main divorce form required in Florida is the “Petition for Dissolution of Marriage”. You will list both you and your spouse’s information on this form, which you will then present to the county clerk to start the divorce process. You also have the option of completing Florida’s divorce papers online with Court Source Our process identifies your specific circumstances, and then provides you with the appropriate divorce papers and support to fill out the documents accurately, which helps avoid complications after you file.

Failing to fill out the right divorce paperwork with the correct information can lead to lengthy delays in the divorce process. When you want to make sure everything is done correctly the first time, it can be extremely beneficial to have knowledgeable support like that provided by Court Source.

HOW TO FILE DIVORCE PAPERS IN FLORIDA

Florida requires that you present a notarized copy of your divorce papers to the county clerk in the county where you reside. You can go to a notary public and have your forms notarized, or you can wait until you get to the courthouse. In most Florida counties the court will have a notary available for you to use, for a small fee. Once your Florida divorce papers are notarized and signed, you can present them to the clerk. You will also be required to pay a filing fee to the state. Once the fee is paid, the clerk will provide you with a copy of your divorce forms with a stamp showing the date that the documents were filed. You will need to make a copy of these forms for your own records, as well as a copy to serve to your spouse.

HOW TO SERVE DIVORCE PAPERS IN FLORIDA

For your filing to be complete, you will need to serve a copy of your divorce papers to your spouse. You can do this in several ways, including:

Having your spouse or his/her attorney fill out an “Answer and Waiver of Service”.
Have a sheriff serve your spouse.
Have a private process server serve your spouse.
Serve your spouse by “constructive service” – by publishing the notice in a local paper for 30 days.

The easiest option is to have your spouse fill out an “Answer and Waiver of Service”. He or she can find the form at the courthouse, fill it out, have it notarized and delivered to the clerk. If your spouse is not cooperative, you can pay either a sheriff or a private service to serve the divorce papers. Sheriffs are sometimes less expensive, but they may take some time to deliver the papers. A private company is usually faster. As a last resort, when you cannot locate your spouse, you can publish a notice of the divorce in your local newspaper. This is a more expensive option, but sometimes you do not have much of a choice. Florida also requires you to give a completed financial affidavit to your spouse, where you list all of your income, assets, debts, etc. You must do this within 45 days of serving your spouse with divorce. With your spouse served and all forms submitted, you only have to wait for the final decision of the court. In Florida, an uncontested divorce can take a minimum of four weeks to process.

THE STEPS TO FINALIZING YOUR DIVORCE PAPERS TO FILE DIVORCE AT COURT SOURCE

First , go to our homepage and click “File Divorce Now”. This will start the process. Once you start your case you agree to the terms and conditions. After secure payment processing, you will go to our online divorce questionnaire. The answers you give will give us the information we need to prepare your divorce documents. After submitting the answers in the online questionnaire, our team of court document preparers will immediately begin working on your case.

By choosing Court Source you truly tip the scales in your favor and receive these as well as many other benefits. Choose Court Source and go professional all the way.

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Disclaimer

Court Source, Inc. is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. We are non-lawyer document preparers authorized to assist with legal forms based solely on information provided by you. No attorney-client relationship is formed, and nothing on this site should be considered legal advice. For legal guidance, please consult a licensed Florida attorney. Our services comply with Florida Bar Rules, including Rule 10-2.1(b) and Opinion SC00-984.

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