Filing for Divorce in Osceola County, Florida

Osceola County splits its divorce filing fee into two payments instead of one. You pay $397.50 when you file, then a $10.50 Vital Statistics fee when the final judgment is entered, for a total of $408. Pay both amounts to the Osceola Clerk of Court. The clerk does not accept personal checks or Visa cards.

Family cases are heard at the Jon B. Morgan Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee. E-filing is mandatory only for attorneys, so if you represent yourself, you can e-file through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal or bring paper forms to the clerk's Domestic Relations Department.

The clerk's office sells a simplified dissolution packet for $8. It only works for couples with no minor or dependent children together, no property left to divide, and no alimony request; both spouses must attend the final hearing. If you have minor children, you need a completed parenting course on file before a judge will finalize the case.

The Ninth Circuit's Family Court Case Management office, based at the Osceola courthouse, helps self-represented parties keep their paperwork on track. It does not replace an attorney's advice.

Where you file in Osceola County, FL

Divorce cases in Osceola County, FL are handled by the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Osceola 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 Osceola 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 Osceola County, FL

The clerk's office sells three packets: an uncontested divorce packet without children for $20, one with children for $30, and the simplified dissolution packet for $8. None of these fees are refundable, even if the case is later dismissed for missing paperwork.

Family mediation uses the same Ninth Circuit sliding scale as Orange County: $60 per party when combined household income is under $50,000, and $120 per party between $50,000 and $100,000. Call 407-742-2451 or email osceolamediation@ocnjcc.org to schedule.

To dismiss a filed case, both spouses generally must appear in person at the Osceola Clerk's office and sign a Voluntary Dismissal together. You cannot do this by mail or phone.

Official divorce resources in Osceola County, FL

Jon B. Morgan Osceola County Courthouse handles divorce filings, located at 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee 34741.

The filing fee is $408. E-filing is available through https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys under Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525. Self-represented parties may file on paper at the Clerk's office.

Ninth Circuit Family Court Case Management (https://www.ninthcircuit.org/programs-services/family-court-case-management) can help with procedure and paperwork. The Ninth Circuit lists a Family Court Case Management office at the Jon B. Morgan Osceola County Courthouse to help pro se litigants track deadlines and find forms. The Osceola Clerk's own website does not publish a dedicated self-help center page; call the clerk's Domestic Relations Department to ask about in-person help.

• Osceola Clerk of Court - Dissolution of Marriage FAQ
• Ninth Circuit Family Court Case Management
• Ninth Circuit Dispute Resolution Services
• Florida Courts E-Filing Portal

Local details reviewed August 2026. Offices and locations can change, so confirm with the official sites above before you file.

Osceola County, FL Divorce FAQs