Divorce in Florida: the timeline, your options, and how to sell for cash
Yes. A cash sale gives both spouses one clear number, no showings, and a closing date you can write into the settlement. Both owners on the deed sign, and the title company can hold or split the proceeds as your agreement or court order directs.
How divorce works in Florida, step by step
The stages below follow the Florida Statutes. Each county's Circuit Court, Clerk and Tax Collector handle the local steps — pick your area below for those details.
Petition filed
Divorce in Florida is filed in the family division of the county Circuit Court. Florida requires at least 20 days between filing and final judgment (s. 61.19).
Equitable distribution
Marital assets, including the home, are divided equitably under s. 61.075 — not always 50/50, but fairly.
Decide on the house
One spouse buys out the other, you sell and split, or the court orders a sale if you can't agree.
Sign the contract
Everyone on title signs. If there's a court order, the sale follows it.
Close and split
The title company pays the mortgage and divides the rest exactly as the agreement says.
Every option, honestly compared
Buyout
One spouse refinances and pays the other's share. Needs income that qualifies alone.
Keep it jointly for now
Sometimes done for children, but keeps both of you tied to the mortgage.
List with an agent
Works if both spouses cooperate on repairs, pricing and showings for several months.
Sell for cash
One offer, no showings, closing on the date in your settlement — the simplest way to separate finances.
Divorce help by county and city
Local pages include the court, Clerk and neighborhoods for each area.
Alachua County · 8th Circuit
Brevard County · 18th Circuit
Broward County · 17th Circuit
Duval County · 4th Circuit
Hillsborough County · 13th Circuit
Lee County · 20th Circuit
Leon County · 2nd Circuit
Miami-Dade County · 11th Circuit
Orange County · 9th Circuit
Osceola County · 9th Circuit
Palm Beach County · 15th Circuit
Pinellas County · 6th Circuit
Polk County · 10th Circuit
St. Lucie County · 19th Circuit
Three steps. Your schedule.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Florida property.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
Cash sale vs. listing with an agent
Listing can bring a higher sticker price, but only after repairs, commissions and months of carrying costs come out of it.
| Traditional sale | QuikCashOffers | |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs before selling | Usually expected | None — sold as-is |
| Agent commissions | Often 5–6% | $0 |
| Showings and open houses | Weeks or months | None |
| Time to close | 30–60+ days after a contract | As little as 7 days |
| Financing risk | Buyer's loan can fall through | Cash — no loan needed |
| Closing costs | Often split or paid by seller | Normal costs covered by us |
Florida divorce questions
Do both spouses have to agree to sell?
If both names are on the deed, both have to sign. If you can't agree, the court can order the sale as part of the divorce.
Can we sell before the divorce is final?
Yes, if you both agree. Many couples sell first so the settlement just divides cash.
How are proceeds split?
However your settlement or court order says. The title company follows written instructions signed by both parties.
Is Florida a 50/50 state?
Florida uses equitable distribution (s. 61.075). It starts from an equal split but the court can adjust for specific factors.
Do you buy in every Florida county?
We focus on the counties and cities listed on this page and review other Florida addresses case by case. Submit the address and we'll tell you within a day.
Is this legal advice?
No. This guide summarizes Florida law in plain English. For advice about your case, talk to a Florida attorney.
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