Almost 100,000 people represented themselves in Florida divorce courts in 2007. I've seen those who represent themselves turned away from the Clerk of Court because they didn't have all the necessary documents to file the case.
To file the case, you need at least six documents. If you have children, you will need eight documents.
These are the documents you need to have to file your case on your own:
1. Civil cover sheet [Note: You may need to change the circuit # at the top]
2. Notice of Related Case
3. Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
4. Financial affidavit
5. Affidavit of Corroborating Witness
6. Summons
With minor children, you also will need:
7. Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
8. Notice of Social Security number
Don't be turned away. Avoid needless delay and have all the documents for the Clerk of Court.
To file the case, you need at least six documents. If you have children, you will need eight documents.
These are the documents you need to have to file your case on your own:
1. Civil cover sheet [Note: You may need to change the circuit # at the top]
2. Notice of Related Case
3. Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
4. Financial affidavit
5. Affidavit of Corroborating Witness
6. Summons
With minor children, you also will need:
7. Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
8. Notice of Social Security number
Don't be turned away. Avoid needless delay and have all the documents for the Clerk of Court.