Navigating a divorce with children in Florida in mutual agreement can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Divorce in Florida Online, we simplify the process with expert document preparation services, an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, and hundreds of 5-star Google reviews. Our experienced team helps you meet Florida’s legal requirements for child support, parenting plans, and court filings — all while keeping costs low.

Florida Divorce Requirements When Children Are Involved

To file for a divorce in Florida involving children, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Residency: At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing and the children must live in the State of Florida due to jurisdiction restrictions.
  2. Parenting Plan: Parents must submit a detailed parenting plan that outlines custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and parental responsibilities.
  3. Child Support: Child support is required by law and calculated based on specific guidelines. Check out our page How to Calculate Child Support in Florida.

If you need assistance with document preparation, Divorce in Florida Online can guide you through every step of this process.

How Child Support is Calculated in Florida

Florida uses the “income shares” model to calculate child support. This approach considers:

  • Both Parents’ Incomes: The combined net incomes of both parents are used to determine the child’s financial needs.
  • Parenting Time: The number of overnight stays each parent has with the child affects the calculation.
  • Child’s Expenses: Daycare, health insurance, and other costs are included in the child support determination.

Click here to view the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet this is the same exact formula we use and the court’s use to calculate child support.

The Importance of a Parenting Plan

A Parenting Plan outlines how parents will share responsibilities for their children after divorce. This document must include:

  • Visitation Schedules: Specifies when the child will be with each parent.
  • Decision-Making: Outlines how major decisions about education, healthcare, and extracurricular activities will be made.
  • Communication: Sets guidelines for how parents will communicate with the child and each other.

Our team at Divorce in Florida Online can help you prepare a comprehensive parenting plan that meets Florida’s legal standards.

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  • Affordable Document Preparation: We help you create child support worksheets, parenting plans, and court forms at a fraction of attorney fees.
  • Filing Fee Waiver Assistance: We’ll help you apply to have court fees waived if you qualify.

Benefits of filing a Divorce with Children in Mutual Agreement

At Divorce in Florida Online we are always looking for ways to help our clients with their divorce process with the least pain and confusion as possible. We understand this is a life changing event and we do not take that responsibility lightly. That’s why we offer a NO COURT HEARING option for those filing a divorce with children AND are in mutual agreement.

In order to be able to get a NO COURT HEARING divorce the following is recommended:

  • You have been separated for a while and have a routine established. Making preparing a parenting plan a no brainer since the children are sharing time with both of you.
  • There is no more or minimal fighting between you.
  • Children are supported financially by both or either parent and child support is a none issue.
  • Any marital assets or debts have been split or you are both in the same page when it comes to them.
  • The children have lived in Florida for the last year.
  • The children are not splitting households separately. Meaning if there is more than one child the children go to each other’s parents house together and not separately.

If all these are true then obtaining a NO COURT HEARING divorce makes sense. Get a quote below to get the cost and process emailed to you 24/7 with no commitment.

What to do if you and your spouse are not in 100% agreement

If you are both not 100% in agreement then the no court hearing divorce process is not an option. Your ex must be served with a sheriff (a divorce with children by summons) and then you will both be required to attend mediation prior to getting your divorce. If you do not know where he/she lives then the divorce must be done following the divorce by publication process.

Start Your Divorce with Children Today

You don’t have to navigate Florida’s divorce process alone. Divorce in Florida Online offers affordable, expert document preparation to help you meet state requirements, calculate child support, and create parenting plans. With our proven track record of success, you can move forward with confidence.

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