• How do I modify or enforce my divorce final judgment?
• How do I get a divorce without an attorney? Where can I get forms for a dissolution?
• How long does it take to get a divorce?
• I live in another county. Can I file a divorce in Lake County?
• What are the fees for filing a dissolution of marriage?

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• Domestic Relations
• Fees
• Office Location and Phone Number
• Online Court Records

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• How do I modify or enforce my divorce final judgment?
  Clerk of Court personnel are not permitted to provide legal advice. Self Help Forms may be purchased from the Clerk's Office or downloaded at no cost to you. You must determine which form(s) would be applicable. If you need additional assistance you may research the process at your local library. Or, you may wish to seek the assistance of an attorney for these matters.

• How do I get a divorce without an attorney? Where can I get forms for a dissolution?
  You may file your own dissolution of marriage without an attorney, if you wish. You must know how to process the action through the courts as Clerk's personnel are not permitted to give you legal advice. Self Help Forms may be purchased from the Clerk's Office or downloaded at no cost to you. You must determine which form(s) would be applicable. If you need additional assistance you may research the process at your local library. Or, you may wish to seek the assistance of an attorney for these matters.
  
• How long does it take to get a divorce?
  Section 61.19, Florida Statutes, states that no final judgment of dissolution may be entered until at least 20 days have elapsed from the date of filing the original petition. Please consult the statutes for further information.

• I live in another county. Can I file a divorce in Lake County?
  Yes, if you meet the residency requirement. Section 61.021, Florida Statutes, states "To obtain a dissolution of marriage, one of the parties to the marriage must reside 6 months in the state before the filing of the petition."

• What are the fees for filing a dissolution of marriage?
  The fee required for filing would include the filing fee, the fee to issue summons, and the Bureau of Vital Statistics form fee. These fees are payable to Neil Kelly, Clerk. An additional fee is required for service of summons. Click here for the Lake County Clerk's Fee Schedule.