What is a Florida No-Court Divorce?
First of all, I need to tell you I am not attorney and do not provide legal advice nor represent anyone in court. Trust me, Orange is NOT the New Black and I don’t want to go to jail so here is my Disclaimer!
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Florida No-Court Divorce is the answer to our modern busy lifestyle. What used to be a time consuming process it can all now be done by the internet, emails and regular mail without ever facing a judge. However not all divorces qualify (I know, it sucks), but don’t worry, I will help figure out if you qualify or not.
If you don’t want to read anymore, click below to get a quote with the right process emailed to you hot off the press. The email will include the exact process for your situation with our flat fee so you know how much we charge. Don’t worry I won’t call you or hunt you down. See you on the “other side”.
If you want to learn what kind of divorces qualify for a no court hearing divorce, get something to eat, something to drink, something to smoke and keep reading.
What Types of Divorce Qualify for a No Court Hearing Divorce
First let’s look at the 3 different ways a divorce can go based on how you both communicate (or not):
IN AGREEMENT – You are both not hating on each other at the moment and are willing to participate and sign the documents in front of a notary. Your ex may live outside of the State but communication is at least amicable. Basically it just did not work and you are both better apart.
BY PUBLICATION – Your ex is a “runner is a track star” (if you know, you know), he ghosted you (or viceversa) and you have no clue where he/she is or how to find them. He or she may be hiding from the law or got deported, who knows!
BY SUMMONS – Your ex is toxic AF and there is no point to try to do this amicable. He or she does not want to cooperate and going to the dentist is more enjoyable than engaging in any communication with him or her. Maybe there was violence between both of you or he/she is in jail.
Ok, now that you picked one scenario above that matches your situation let’s continue…
If you do not have minor children together and do not have any pending financial stuff to handle:
YES – In Agreement – Great you qualify for our no court hearing divorce it takes around 45 days for you both to receive the final judgement and all without stepping into the courthouse!
YES – By Publication – This divorce also qualifies for a no court hearing divorce. This divorce is like a puzzle and has different pieces that must be done at a certain time in the process. Once we prepare the documents we send them to you, you sign them in front of a notary or our remote notary and then return them to our office. We will then do a search in 5 different databases, print the results and include it with our filing. When we get a case number the court will issue a publication that will run for 4 consecutive weeks. When it expires we file the rest of the documents, mail the final judgement to the court and then you receive the final judgement. It takes around 90 days for this divorce to be finalized.
NO – By Summons – When there is still arguments, your ex does not want to cooperate, there has being violence between you or he/she is in jail. Boo hoo! This divorce does not qualify to be done without a court hearing. We can still help you so make sure to get your divorce quote so that you can find out the deeds.
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NEXT! Keep Reading if the Statement Above Does Not Match Your Situation
If you do not have minor children together but you have pending financial stuff such as a house, vehicles, boats etc that it’s in both names or you have joint credit cards that need to be split. Also if there are investment accounts like crypto, 401K, etc that need to be split or perhaps there is alimony that either one of you want.
YES – In Agreement – Great! This divorce qualifies for a no court hearing divorce. We prepare the documents including the Marital Settlement Agreement. You both sign the documents in front of a notary and send it back to us for processing. You will both receive the final judgement along with a copy of the Marital Settlement Agreement in the mail from the court within 45 days.
NO – By Publication – Similar process as above (see the explanation of a divorce by publication above) however it will need a court hearing. The judge will need to create an order to give you ownership of whatever assets you have. Request a divorce quote to get a full explanation and flat fee price.
NO – By Summons – Same as above. Make sure to request a divorce quote to get our flat fee price and full explanation of the process.
Finally, if you have minor children together this is your section:
YES – In Agreement – Many things must be in place for a divorce with children to go through as a no court hearing divorce. First of all both parties have to provide detailed financial statements. Child support must be calculated. A parenting plan must be created. Both need to take a 4 hour parenting class. And a Marital Settlement Agreement must be created with the child support specified. Get a divorce quote for more information about this process.
NO – By Publication – Same as above (by publication with property) and it will require a hearing. You will most likely receive sole parenting rights and responsibilities of the child/ren.
NO – By Summons – Request your divorce quote to see how the process works and our flat fee.
The Good and Bad News
The Good News – Even if your divorce does not qualify for a no court hearing divorce we can still help you. We are not like other companies that turn people away if the case does not meet their set criteria. While we reserve the right to choose who we work with, we take most cases as long as we feel we can get you the results you are paying us for.
The Bad News – If you do not meet the criteria for a no court hearing divorce you will may be referred to mediation and will have to face a judge at a given time. Maybe through Zoom or it maybe in person. Either way most hearings are only a few minutes long and since we do not represent anyone in court you will need to do this on your own. You got this!
So You Want to Know How Much We Charge?
We only want your left kidney and your first born child (wait, how much does he or she eats?)
Just kidding! I have 3 kids still at home, I don’t have room for 1 more.
Most divorce attorneys charge upwards of $2,500 even for a simple divorce.
We are not attorneys and I don’t drive a BMW so don’t worry we are pretty reasonable.
To get our exact flat fee you need to get a quote.
Our prices range are from $280 to $620, we also offer bundles with an awesome remote online notary AND if you qualify we will help you to get that pesky court filing fee waived (a savings of $412) approved by the court which will help you keep the cost down.
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You can get a Florida no court appearance divorce as long as:
- One of you have lived in the State of Florida within the last 6 months.
- Your divorce meets one of the criterias above with the green YES if in doubt….get a quote
It does not matter what county you live in. If you live in Orange, Hillsborough, Miami, Broward, Monroe, West Palm Beach, or any other county in Florida.
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“After trying to find a reasonably priced divorce in Miami lawyer on my tight budget (unsuccessful) and attempting to figure out required divorce paperwork on my own (miserable failure) I google searched and chose to go to Apex for help with my divorce. Over the phone and in person, Patricia explained the process, was up front and honest with what I could expect and the fees were more than reasonable. Yamile made the process comfortable and was extremely thorough with our particular needs and situation. She was knowledgeable and helped answer my questions much to my satisfaction. Fortunately my ex was willing to work with us to facilitate the process as well so we were granted our divorce only a month and a half after we started paperwork. My experience with was incredible – everything I needed to make a difficult situation less so. I followed up my divorce with relocation papers and knew the only place I wanted to turn to was them. I’ve recommended their services to friends and family knowing they will be in good hands. Thank you so much :-)”
-A.D.
Florida No-Court Divorce Frequently Asked Questions:
1 – Is a Florida no-court divorce legal?
Yes it is. There is a county in the State of Florida that uses a special interrogatory in order to bypass the final hearing. Per the Florida statutes as long as one of the spouses live in the State of Florida, then the divorce can be done at any court in Florida as long as both parties are in mutual agreement.
2 – What about the proper venue issue?
As long as both parties are in agreement, or the other party does not complain, then the proper venue is any venue in Florida.
3 – Will this divorce be acceptable by the Homeland Security for immigration purposes?
Absolutely. After receiving your divorce decree in the mail you only need to request a certified copy of the divorce decree and you are good to go. We will help you get this document.
4 – What if I already have a divorce packet from the courthouse near me?
If you have a divorce packet that you got at the courthouse and used it to put your cup of coffee you can roll the papers and burn them in a fire pit (safely), we do not need them.
If you already completed and signed the packet we may be able to use it. We would have to review it first to make the determination of what would be needed in order to make it comply with the no-court process. If most of the paperwork is completed and signed correctly we will be happy to provide a discount.
5 – What if I already filed the divorce in the courthouse, can I waive the final court hearing?
Most likely no. Unless you filed in the county that allows to waive the court hearing. If you feel strongly about having the court hearing waived you would need to cancel the current divorce proceeding and start over. It may be possible to use the same divorce forms however it may be more trouble than it’s worth.
6 – What if my soon to be ex decides not to sign?
Unfortunately that happens on occasion. The divorce forms can still be used with a few changes (which we will make free of charge), we will file the forms and submit the summons to the local sheriff (or hire a process server) where your ex lives. Once he/she gets served we will wait the mandated 20 calendar days and file a request for hearing.
You will be responsible for attending any hearings, mediations, etc.
In case we never told you we will NEVER charge you more than the flat fee we agreed upon.
7 – Will I be able to talk to someone through the process?
Absolutely, our phone number is 800-474-1970, our website has a chat function and you will have our email once you request your quote. We can only talk about your process, paperwork, etc. we cannot provide any legal advice. For legal advice we encourage you to contact the divorce attorney of your choice.
8 – What if we have children?
We can help anyone file for a Florida No-Court divorce as long as both parties are in agreement with the child support, visitation, parenting plan, division of assets, liabilities and such. Part of our job will be to make the pertinent calculations needed per the Florida State law regarding child support.
We will be happy to share how we came up with the numbers to both parties via Facetime, Skype or telephone conference call.
This part of the process can be very delicate, we will do our best to explain this process with tact and clarity.
9 – Can I get the court filing fees waived with a Florida No-Court Divorce?
Yes you can. We will be happy to complete the Affidavit of Indigent Status form (also known as the Florida divorce court filing fee waiver) and include it with the Florida Divorce without showing up to court paperwork. Ask us about the eligibility for the Florida divorce court filing fee waiver.
Let us know if you have any more questions about the Florida No-Court Divorce not answered here and we will be happy to answer them as soon as possible.
Disclosure (because one statement is not enough)
We are not attorneys. Nothing on this website is to be considered legal advice. Please contact a Florida divorce lawyer if you have any questions regarding your legal rights.
PS – If you read this whole page I need to give you a hug and tell you THANKS!!! I know it’s a little tongue in cheek for some but I have decided it’s worth it for me to be my authentic self because life is too short and I am excited to be the conduit to help you move forwards with your life. There are 7.7 billion people in this planet, your perfect match is waiting for you to get your divorce!