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Free legal aid for divorce in Florida

A short, sourced starting point for Florida. It’s general information — check the linked official pages for your county.

1. Free legal help

Nonprofit legal aid is usually for people on low incomes, and many organizations prioritize cases involving domestic violence or children. If they can’t take your case, ask about self-help clinics or referral programs.

2. The court’s self-help information

Florida Courts: family law forms [Florida Courts]

3. Key facts

Residency
One spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing (Florida Statutes s. 61.021). [Florida Legislature]
Filing fee
The total includes state and county charges and can vary — check the current amount with the clerk of court. [LawHelp.org]
Can’t afford the fee?
Ask the clerk for an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status (Florida Statutes s. 57.082). [Florida Legislature]

Fees and forms change and can differ by county — check the current figure with the clerk of court before you file.

Sources

We only rely on official or recognised sources. Rules and figures change — always check the source before you act.

  1. Divorce, separation and annulment — FloridaLawHelp.org. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  2. Family law forms — Florida Courts. Link checked 28 September 2026 (signpost; we don’t cite figures from it).
  3. Florida Statutes s. 61.021 — residence requirement — Florida Legislature. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  4. Florida Statutes s. 57.082 — determination of civil indigent status — Florida Legislature. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  5. Court fees and getting court fees paid — LawHelp.org. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  6. I Need Legal Help — find an LSC-funded legal aid organization — Legal Services Corporation. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  7. LawHelp.org — free legal help and information from nonprofit legal aid — Pro Bono Net. Link checked 28 September 2026 (signpost; we don’t cite figures from it).