Information You Need to Know: â—‹ You must be a resident of the State of Florida for at least 6 months before filing for dissolution of marriage. SOFIA (State Of Florida Interactive Access) was created to allow you to electronically complete court documents using easy to follow interviews.Either parent can file their own petition in circuit court to change (modify) a support order. To file a petition for a simplified divorce, both parties must appear together in person at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center. The Family Division of the Circuit Court hears family actions, which include dissolution of marriage, name change, paternity, domestic violence and adoption. If a homeowner wants to sell the property as part of a divorce, they will need to include a partition claim in the divorce paperwork. You can file a non-criminal case against another party in Florida in either county court or circuit court, depending on the value of your claim. Once you receive the proof of publication from the newspaper, you must file the proof with the Clerk's office in order for your case to proceed. This means our team will reach out to your ex's attorney to request a modification of the divorce decree. This version of the form allows you to save a partially filled-out form to finish later or for re-use.