POST-MEDIATION INFORMATION
(NO MINOR CHILDREN)

(I) Optional Legal Services:

Please see below for the names of attorneys whom may be able to provide some related legal and other professional services to you with regard to your divorce and future. Of course, I recommend that you research and choose the attorney(s), professional(s), or other person(s) whom you decide meets your needs (a link to the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service website is provided below). The named professionals below are only provided as a courtesy to you and should not be construed no interpreted as recommendations or that these professionals will meet your needs or be able to provide the exact service(s) you may need. I have no interest in whether or not you choose to work with any of the professionals whose name are below. The choice is always yours alone to research and make.  Any fees mentioned below are provided upon information and belief. You must speak with the particular professional to determine their correct and current fees.

(II) Sign, Date & Notarize:

Only 1 signed and notarized copy of the MMSA is generally required. However, if you each want to keep an original signed and notarized version for yourself, then print two original documents. You must sign, date, and have your respective signatures notarized. Many spouses find it easier to go together to a bank or other location where there is a notary and have the document(s) notarized at the same time. However, you can sign, date, and notarize the MMSA separately. Please review Section 3 of the MMSA to understand the "Effective Date" of the document, and please review the documents(s) for information about how each may be executed. The Court should need just a copy of the signed, dated, and notarized MMSA (always check with the specific court to verify).

(III) Obtaining The Uncontested Divorce Forms With The Appropriate Court:

Please do a Google search for the family court website for your specific County and search for the appropriate Dissolution of Marriage forms. Since you do not have any minor children, the forms you are seeking are generally called: "Dissolution of Marriage Without Children in Florida" or it may be called "Dissolution of Marriage With Property but No Dependent/Minor Children." You also also encouraged to contact the appropriate court clerk for specific instructions on where to find the correct forms for an uncontested divorce with children following mediation (make sure the clerk knows that you went to private mediation and have a Mediated Marital Settlement Agreement already done and signed).

Some Counties suggest or recommend on their website that you create and file forms using a website called Turbo Court. Some former clients of mine have informed me that when they have tried to use Turbo Court to create the court forms, it asks them to duplicate many of the items contained in the various settlement agreements that I drafted for you - and that it does not allow them to simply refer to the settlement documents. Thus, many clients find it easier to complete the .pdf or other available format of the hard copy forms found on the Court's website or obtained from the court instead of using Turbo Court. There also may be an option for you to file the completed divorce forms via e-file. I ALWAYS SUGGEST AND RECOMMEND THAT YOU CONSULT WITH THE APPROPRIATE COURT CLERK (OR AN ATTORNEY) FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS/ADVICE AND FOLLOW THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS OR GUIDANCE.

(IV) Financial Affidavit:

You will EACH likely need to complete the Financial Affidavit(s) which are available as part of the Court’s divorce packet. It is helpful, but not required nor am I recommending, to complete the asset and liabilities sections together so that the information on both Financial Affidavits is consistent. If you file using the "Simplified Dissolution of Divorce" forms, you may not be required to file a financial affidavit - check with the court or the form's instructions for specific requirements.

With regard to the monthly expense categories, please use your judgment as far as how much detailed information you feel is appropriate. You need to be accurate as the Affidavit is a sworn document.

(V) Courtesy Sample Set of Generic Uncontested Divorce Forms:

A COURTESY COPY OF A SAMPLE SET OF UNCONTESTED DIVORCE FORMS FOR YOUR REVIEW IS AVAILABLE BY CLICKING THIS LINK: sample set for forms. THESE FORMS ARE ONLY A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF HOW SOME OF THE FORMS MAY BE FILLED-OUT. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THE DISCLAIMER ON THE FORMS AND AS SET FORTH BELOW. DO NOT REPLY UPON THE SAMPLE FORMS IN AS-IS CONDITION. THE SAMPLE FORMS MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE FORMS YOU NEED TO COMPLETE AND FILE IN YOUR PARTICULAR COUNTY. THEY MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR SPECIFIC CASE.

IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU ALWAYS CONSULT WITH THE COURT AND/OR AN ATTORNEY FOR ANY ADVICE, SUGGESTIONS, OR GUIDANCE ABOUT THE SPECIFIC FORMS REQUIRED AND HOW TO PROPERLY COMPLETE THEM.

(VI) Additional Forms To File With Court:

When you file the official "Dissolution of Marriage Without Children in Florida" or it may be called "Dissolution of Marriage With Property but No Dependent/Minor Children" forms, be sure to also include and file the Mediated Marital Settlement Agreement that I prepared for you and which you both signed, dated and notarized.

You may be able to take advantage of the Simplified Divorce option. Please review carefully the requirements as set forth on the Court's website with regard to the availability of this option. In addition to other requirements, it is generally not available if Alimony to either spouse was made part of the MMSA or if you have minor children.

DISCLAIMER - THIS PAGE AND ALL DOCUMENTS/FORMS FOUND OR LINKED FROM THIS PAGE/WEBSITE ARE INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE AND VIEWING OF CLIENTS OF PEACEFULSPLIT® DIVORCE MEDIATION &/or LAW OFFICE OF ERIC B. EPSTEIN, PA.

The sample set of Florida divorce court forms are for ONLY for general information purposes and are provided as a courtesy. The specific divorce court forms you need to use to file with the court in your county are available directly from the court, its website,
or from an attorney of your own choosing.

The Forms Are Generic In Nature And For Illustrative Purposes Only

DO NOT USE OR RELY UPON ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS OR INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT FIRST SEEKING LEGAL AND/OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. You should consult with the clerk of the court in your county or an attorney if you want specific advice about completing the actual and official Florida divorce court forms and/or the legal consequences and effect upon you.

Eric B. Epstein, Esq., PeacefulSplit® Divorce Mediation, and the Law Office of Eric B. Epstein, P.A. make NO representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the sample set of Florida divorce court forms, that they are filled-out applicable to your unique situation, or that or they are the current and complete version of the required court forms. The provision of the set of sample forms is NOT to be construed in any way as specific advice, opinions, or recommendations as to your exact situation nor advice about your legal rights, remedies, or options.

The provision of the sample set of Florida divorce court forms (and the forms themselves) do NOT constitute legal advice nor opinions of any kind. NO attorney-client relationship is created between you or with any person accessing or otherwise using or relying on any of these documents and Eric B. Epstein, Esq. or the Law Office of Eric B. Epstein, P.A. The sample set of Florida divorce court forms may contain information referencing and particular to Palm Beach County.

It is your responsibility to ensure you use the correct, current and official court forms for your county and make any additions, corrections, modifications, changes accordingly.