What's Florida's minimum waiting period for divorce?

Florida has a 20-day waiting period from the filing of the petition. However, most divorces take 3-6 months or longer depending on complexity.

Can I speed up my divorce?

Uncontested divorces are much faster. Agreement on custody, support, and property division can reduce the timeline to 1-3 months.

Discovery is the exchange of financial documents, evidence, and information. This can take weeks to months depending on complexity.

If you can't reach a settlement, your case goes to trial. Trials can take 1-3 days and the process can take 12-24 months.

Yes. Mediation often resolves disputes in a few sessions, cutting months off the timeline and significant costs.

Last reviewed: 2026-03-31

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