Filing for Divorce in Citrus County, Florida

File a Citrus County dissolution of marriage with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Hearings take place at the Citrus County Courthouse, 110 North Apopka Avenue in Inverness, the county seat. That same building holds the Fifth Judicial Circuit's Citrus County Self-Help Center, on the third floor in Room 1-346, so filers researching forms and filing paperwork usually visit one courthouse for both.

Under Florida law, divorce falls under Chapter 61 as a dissolution of marriage. One spouse must have lived in Florida for the six months before filing, and the petition must state the marriage is irretrievably broken. Couples with no minor or dependent children, no pregnancy, and full agreement on property and debts qualify for simplified dissolution under Florida Supreme Court Form 12.901(a). Both spouses sign that form together in front of a deputy clerk.

The Citrus Clerk lists $408 as the standard filing fee for dissolution. Self-represented filers can buy one of four ready-made dissolution packets from the clerk, which combine Florida Supreme Court forms with Fifth Circuit local forms; pick these up in person, by mail, or by phone order. Attorneys must e-file through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Those who cannot pay the filing fee can apply for a waiver under Florida Statute 57.082.

Citrus is one of four Fifth Circuit counties, along with Hernando, Lake, and Marion, where the Self-Help Center operates as an in-person office instead of an online-only or phone-only service.

Where you file in Citrus County, FL

Divorce cases in Citrus County, FL are handled by the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Citrus 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 Citrus 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:

1. File a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the circuit court.
2. Serve your spouse, or, if you are filing together and agree on all terms, file jointly and skip service.
3. 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).
4. Reach a Marital Settlement Agreement, or ask the court to decide contested issues.
5. 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 Citrus County, FL

Book an appointment before visiting the Citrus County Self-Help Center; call (352) 341-6723 or email CitrusFamilySelfHelp@circuit5.org to schedule. Staff check dissolution paperwork for procedural completeness. That means they can flag a missing signature or a missing exhibit, but they cannot tell you what to write or answer a legal question.

The Fifth Circuit spans five counties, each with its own local setup, so do not assume Sumter or Marion's mediation or self-help details apply in Citrus. The clerk's site does not list a specific mediation fee for Citrus County; confirm the cost directly if your case gets referred to mediation.

Parents with minor children must finish a state-approved parenting course before a Citrus County judge signs a final judgment. Pick a provider from the Department of Children and Families' statewide list.

Official divorce resources in Citrus County, FL

Citrus County Courthouse handles divorce filings, located at 110 North Apopka Avenue, Inverness 34450. Phone: (352) 341-6723.

The filing fee is $408. E-filing is available through https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. Statewide portal; mandatory for attorneys. The Citrus Clerk also sells four self-represented dissolution packets built from Florida Supreme Court forms plus Fifth Circuit local forms, for pickup, mail, or phone order.

Fifth Circuit Citrus County Self-Help Center (https://www.circuit5.org/self-help-center/citrus-county-self-help-center/) can help with procedure and paperwork. 3rd Floor Room 1-346 of the Citrus County Courthouse, appointment-only; reviews forms for procedural completeness, cannot give legal advice.

• Citrus County Clerk of Court
• Fifth Circuit Citrus County Self-Help Center
• 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.

Citrus County, FL Divorce FAQs