Divorce & Family Law

  • How much is it to get divorced?

    The filing fee is $408 and $10  per summons. 
  • How do I file or obtain the forms for a divorce?

    Visit Circuit Civil’s Family Law section for assistance with dissolution of marriage (divorce). Your Lee County Clerk offers easy to use interactive forms through TurboCourt. TurboCourt makes the task of filling out forms easier to understand and helps you get it right the first time. There is a $10.40 fee to prepare/print forms and $10.00 fee to eFile using TurboCourt. Forms approved by the Supreme Court are available online through the Florida State Courts. If the parties do not agree to the divorce or one of the parties cannot be located, please contact an attorney or Family Court Services at 239-533-2747 for assistance.

    Other types of cases that fall under Family Law include domestic and repeat violence, annulment, name change, adoption, support, alimony, custody and paternity.
  • Is there a fee to file paperwork on the case?

    No, once the case has been opened, there is no fee to file paperwork. 
  • I submitted my final judgment, what's going on?

    Depending on when it was submitted, it can take anywhere between 30-90 days before the judge signs it. You can reach out to your case manager for an update. 
  • How do I know when if I'm divorced?

    Once a final judgment has been signed by the judge and is posted on the case, you are officially divorced. 
  • How do I get a copy of my final judgment/divorce decree?

    If you need a copy of your Final Judgment or Divorce Decree, you can obtain it in several ways. Registered users of our Court Records Inquiry (CRI) system may view and print documents at home; non‑certified copies are free, and certified copies are available for $8.00 each through CRI.

    Certified copies may also be requested through our records request system, where copies cost $1.00 per page and certification is $2.00 per document.

    If you prefer to request copies in person, you may visit either the Justice Center in Fort Myers or our Cape Coral office. Requests may also be mailed, along with payment, to the Civil Division, P.O. Box 310, Fort Myers, Florida 33902. Standard copy and certification fees apply, and you may refer to our Fee Schedule for details.

    Please Note: Some government agencies, including Social Security, may not accept electronically certified documents. In those cases, you will need to obtain a traditional certified copy by visiting our office or submitting a request by mail.

  • How do I stop my divorce?

    You need to file a voluntary dismissal. That form can be found through the Florida Supreme Court Family Law section.
  • If a voluntary dismissal was filed but I want to start the divorce again, do I have to pay another filing fee?

    Yes, unfortunately a new case will be opened so the filing fee will need to be paid. 
  • How long do I need to wait before I can file an annulment?

    The Clerk's office can not determine that. You will need to consult with an attorney.