Updated July 2026
Filing for Divorce in Brevard County, Florida
A plain-language guide to divorce in Brevard County, FL, from the forms you file at the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Brevard County to costs, timeline, and how to prepare your paperwork without hiring an attorney.
Brevard County has five courthouse locations, not one. The main civil family courthouse is the Moore Justice Center in Viera, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way. Branch locations sit in Titusville, Melbourne, Merritt Island, and Palm Bay. Which building hears your case depends on where it was filed or assigned. Confirm the location before you show up for a hearing.
A Brevard County divorce is a Chapter 61 dissolution of marriage under Florida law. At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for the six months before filing. The petition states that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Couples qualify for simplified dissolution if they have no minor or dependent children, aren't expecting a child, and agree on how to divide property and debts. They sign Florida Supreme Court Form 12.901(a) together before a deputy clerk.
The Brevard Clerk lists the filing fee for a standard dissolution of marriage at $409. Attorneys must e-file through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525. Self-represented parties can still file on paper at any of the five courthouse locations. Those who cannot pay can apply for a fee waiver under Florida Statute 57.082.
Brevard's Family Pro Se Coordinator offers no-charge help with form completion, document review appointments, notarization, and copying for divorce and related family case types. This is a more structured self-help program than some smaller Florida counties offer.
Where you file in Brevard County, FL
Divorce cases in Brevard County, FL are handled by the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Brevard County. Because courthouse locations, hours, filing fees, and electronic filing options change over time and can differ between branches, use the Florida court clerk directory to confirm the current address and filing details for your case:
Find the Brevard County, FL Clerk of Court (Florida court clerk directory)
The Florida divorce process, step by step
Florida calls divorce "dissolution of marriage," governed statewide by Florida Statutes chapter 61. At least one spouse generally must have lived in Florida for six months before filing (Fla. Stat. 61.021). The core steps are:
- File a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the circuit court.
- Serve your spouse, or, if you are filing together and agree on all terms, file jointly and skip service.
- Exchange mandatory financial disclosure, including a Financial Affidavit (Florida Supreme Court approved family law form 12.902(b) or 12.902(c) depending on income).
- Reach a Marital Settlement Agreement, or ask the court to decide contested issues.
- Attend a mandatory parenting course if you have minor children and your circuit requires one, then submit your final paperwork for the judge to enter a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.
The clerk's filing fee to open a dissolution case is generally around $409, and an application for civil indigent status is available if you cannot afford it (Fla. Stat. 57.082). Florida does not use a fixed statewide waiting period from filing to final judgment the way some states do; timing depends on your circuit's calendar, whether the case is contested, and how quickly required steps like financial disclosure are completed. Couples who agree on every term, have no minor children, and meet certain conditions may qualify for Florida's simplified dissolution of marriage process, which is faster.
Local notes for Brevard County, FL
Call the Family Pro Se Coordinator at (321) 633-7780 or email ProSeCoordinator@brevardclerk.us for help completing forms, a document review appointment, notarization, or copying at 15 cents a page. This covers divorce, paternity, custody, child support, and adoption cases. The coordinator does not give legal advice.
Brevard's 18th Circuit family mediation program prices sessions by income. It's free for qualified indigent parties who apply with the Clerk of Court. Combined household income under $50,000 pays $60 per party per session. Income between $50,000 and $100,000 pays $120 per party per session. Couples with combined income above $100,000 must use private mediation instead. The program covers divorce, time-sharing, parenting plan modification, and child support. Sessions currently run online by video conference; schedule through BrevardFamilyMediation@flcourts18.org.
Parents of minor children still need a completed, state-approved parenting course certificate from the Department of Children and Families' statewide provider list. A Brevard County judge won't finalize the case without it.
Official divorce resources in Brevard County, FL
Moore Justice Center (Viera Courthouse) handles divorce filings, located at 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera 32940. Phone: (321) 633-7780. Titusville Courthouse at 506 South Palm Ave. handles Satellite family filings; confirm current family-division intake at this location before relying on it. Melbourne Courthouse at 50 South Nieman Ave. handles Satellite family filings; confirm current family-division intake at this location before relying on it. Merritt Island Courthouse at 80 Enterprise Ave. handles Satellite family filings; confirm current family-division intake at this location before relying on it. Palm Bay Courthouse at 450 Cogan Dr. SE handles Satellite family filings; confirm current family-division intake at this location before relying on it.
The filing fee is $409. E-filing is available through https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. Self-represented parties may still file on paper at any of the five courthouse locations; e-filing is mandatory for attorneys under Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525.
Brevard Clerk Family Pro Se Coordinator (https://www.brevardclerk.us/pro-se-information) can help with procedure and paperwork. No-charge help with form completion, document review appointments, notarization, and copying (15 cents/page) for divorce, paternity, custody, child support, and adoption cases; does not give legal advice. Phone 321-633-7780, ProSeCoordinator@brevardclerk.us.
- Brevard County Clerk of Court
- Brevard Clerk Pro Se Information
- 18th Circuit Mediation Programs
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
- DCF Parenting Course Providers
Local details reviewed August 2026. Offices and locations can change, so confirm with the official sites above before you file.
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Brevard County, FL Divorce FAQs
Where do I file for divorce in Brevard County?
File with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Moore Justice Center, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940, or at one of the branch courthouses in Titusville, Melbourne, Merritt Island, or Palm Bay. Brevard runs five courthouses, not one, so ask which location will hear your case before a hearing.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Brevard County?
The Brevard Clerk lists the filing fee for a standard dissolution of marriage at $409. E-filing through myflcourtaccess.com is mandatory for attorneys; self-represented parties can still file on paper at any of the five courthouse locations. If you can't afford the fee, ask about the Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status under Florida Statute 57.082.
What does Brevard's Family Pro Se Coordinator do?
Reach the coordinator at (321) 633-7780 or ProSeCoordinator@brevardclerk.us for no-charge help completing forms, document review appointments, notarization, and copying at 15 cents a page. This covers divorce, paternity, custody, child support, and adoption cases. The coordinator cannot give legal advice or tell you what to write in your paperwork.
How much is Brevard County family mediation?
Brevard prices mediation by income. It's free for qualified indigent parties who apply through the Clerk of Court. Combined household income under $50,000 pays $60 per party per session, and income between $50,000 and $100,000 pays $120 per party per session. Couples above $100,000 combined income must hire a private mediator instead of using the court program.
Can I get a simplified divorce in Brevard County?
Yes, if you and your spouse have no minor or dependent children, aren't expecting a child, and agree on dividing property and debts. Both spouses sign Florida Supreme Court Form 12.901(a) together in front of a deputy clerk. Cases that don't meet every condition proceed as a standard dissolution instead.
Do I need a parenting course to divorce in Brevard County with kids?
Yes. Florida Statute 61.21 requires both parents to complete a state-approved parenting course before a Brevard County judge finalizes a dissolution involving minor children. Pick a provider from the Department of Children and Families' statewide list and file the completion certificate before your final hearing.
This page is general information about Florida family law procedure in Brevard County, FL, not legal advice for your situation. Court locations, fees, and filing details change; always confirm current details with the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Brevard County or the official Florida family court self-help program resources. Virdix is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney.
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