Filing for Divorce in St. Lucie County, Florida

St. Lucie County divorce filers work with the St. Lucie Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Family Relations Department. It sits on the second floor of the courthouse at 201 South Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce. Cases are heard under the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, along with Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. The department is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and can be reached at (772) 462-6900.

The core rules for a dissolution of marriage case don't change by county. The six-month residency rule and the required Florida Supreme Court approved forms come from Florida Statutes chapter 61, the same as everywhere else in Florida. St. Lucie County's own procedure covers the details: forms must be printed one-sided before you submit them, and you can pay fees by cash, money order, personal check, attorney check, or credit card.

Self-represented filers who'd rather skip the trip to Fort Pierce have two other options. E-file through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, or mail paperwork to the Family Relations Department at its P.O. Box 700 address. The Nineteenth Circuit also lists a St. Lucie West Annex among its court locations, so confirm with the clerk which one applies to your filing.

St. Lucie County shares the Nineteenth Circuit's family mediation program with its three neighboring counties. It's open to parties with combined household income up to $100,000 a year, and sessions currently run remotely.

Where you file in St. Lucie County, FL

Divorce cases in St. Lucie County, FL are handled by the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie County, FL

The Family Relations Department sits on the 2nd Floor at 201 South Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce. It's open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, excluding holidays. Call (772) 462-6900 with procedural questions before you make a trip.

Confirm the exact current filing fee with the clerk before you file. Fee schedules change periodically, and the clerk's office accepts cash, money order, personal check, attorney check, or credit card. If the fee is out of reach, ask about an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status under Fla. Stat. 57.082.

If you'd rather not file in person, mail your paperwork to Clerk and Comptroller, Attn: Family Relations Department, P.O. Box 700, Fort Pierce, FL 34954, or e-file through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. All submitted forms must be printed one-sided. If your case involves minor children, both parents must complete the Nineteenth Circuit's required parent education course before a judge will finalize your case.

Official divorce resources in St. Lucie County, FL

St. Lucie County Courthouse handles divorce filings, located at 201 South Indian River Drive, 2nd Floor, Fort Pierce 34950. Phone: 772-462-6900.

The filing fee is $397.50. E-filing is available through https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, or file in person at the Family Relations Department, or by mail to Clerk and Comptroller, Attn: Family Relations Department, P.O. Box 700, Fort Pierce, FL 34954.

St. Lucie Clerk Family Relations Department (https://stlucieclerk.gov/departments-top-menu/family/divorce) can help with procedure and paperwork. Located on the 2nd Floor at 201 South Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, excluding holidays. Provides downloadable divorce forms and general procedure information; the clerk's office states it cannot give legal advice or help complete forms. Forms must be printed one-sided before submission. Fees can be paid by cash, money order, personal check, attorney check, or credit card.

• St. Lucie Clerk - Family Relations Department Divorce
• Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida
• Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
• Fla. Stat. 61.031 - Simplified dissolution of marriage

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

St. Lucie County, FL Divorce FAQs