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PUBLIC NOTICE!

Effective July 1, 2021, pursuant to SC20-1765, filers in circuit civil, county civil and small claims cases will be solely responsible for ensuring any confidential information contained in filings is redacted or identified for redaction. Read Rule 2.420 here.

CLERK OF COURTS - NASSAU COUNTY OFFICIAL SEAL

NASSAU COUNTY CLERK OF THE  CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER

MITCH L. KEITER

NASSAU COUNTY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER

MITCH L. KEITER

" We Are Public Servants! Our Every Effort Shall Be Dedicated to Protecting and Preserving the Public Trust "



ADA


If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (904)548-4600 press 0, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon reading this information if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.



ADA Contact Information

Phone – (904) 548-4917

Fax – (904) 548-4949

TTD/TTY – Dial 711

E-Mail – ADA@nassauclerk.com





Nassau County Clerk Civil Department​



Please be advised that our Deputy Clerks cannot provide legal advice. [F.S. 28.215] We are not authorized to excuse you from attending a court hearing. If you have questions about your case that cannot be answered by simply reading the documents, please contact your attorney.

Civil Court services provided by the Clerk include issues relating to Small Claims, Evictions, County Civil, Circuit Civil, Foreclosure Sales, Injunctions and Family Law Cases including but not limited to Dissolution of Marriage, Adoption and Name Changes.

Clerk Civil Division Contact Number: 904-548-4606

Clerk Civil Division Mailing Address: 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097




Fernandina Beach
(904) 491-6430
416 Centre St.
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
(Clerk Services Temporarily Closed To The Public)

Yulee
(904) 548-4600
76347 Veterans Way
Yulee, Florida 32097
(Full-service Location)

 

Clerk of Courts Official Seal

Dissolution of Marriage

As in all matters involving the law, if you don’t feel fully comfortable or qualified to represent yourself, you may want to consider obtaining the services of a competent lawyer. If you decide to represent yourself, instructions and forms are provided by the State of Florida here.

If you are choosing to represent yourself you may seek the assistance of the Family Law Court Coordinator before filing your Dissolution.

You may contact the office by dialing (904)-548-4908.

Contact Information

Phone - (904) 548-4600
TTD/TTY - Dial 711
Mailing Address: 76347 Veterans Way Yulee, FL, 32097





Forms


Dissolution of Marriage - With Children
Dissolution of Marriage - With Property
Dissolution of Marriage - With No Children or Property
Dissolution of Marriage - Simplified




FAQ:




Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
Requirements:
  • Both you and your spouse have agreed to get divorced.
  • Either you or your spouse have been a Florida resident for at least the prior six months
  • You have no children younger than 18 years of age who were born during this marriage
  • The wife is not pregnant now.
  • There is no request for alimony.
  • Both of you agree on how to divide all the property and bills.
  • Both of you must sign the petition at the clerk’s office or have it notorized and attend the hearing with the judge.
Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Children or Property Requirements
Requirements:
  • You are unable to meet all requirements for the Simplified Dissolution of Marriage.
  • You have no marital assets or marital debts.
  • Neither you nor your spouse is seeking support (alimony).
  • The party filing for divorce must reside 6 months in the state of Florida before the filing of the petition.
Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Children
Requirements:
There is a dependent child born during the marriage.The party filing for divorce must reside 6 months in the state of Florida before the filing of the petition.
Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children

Requirements:

  • You are unable to meet all requirements for the Simplified Dissolution of Marriage.

  • You disagree about property, debts, or other matters and wish to have a judge settle them for you.

  • Either you or your spouse are seeking support (alimony).

  • You would like to ask questions and get documents concerning your spouse’s income, expenses, assets, debts, or other matters before having a trial or settlement.

  • You would like to reserve your rights to have any matters reconsidered or appeal the judge’s decision.

  • The party filing for divorce must reside 6 months in the state of Florida before the filing of the petition.




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