Online divorce in Charlotte County, Florida

Do you have to go to court?

In Charlotte County, you will attend a brief in-person final hearing so a judge can sign your Final Judgment. It is routine and usually takes only a few minutes.

When your paperwork is filed and complete, you request your final hearing by emailing the Judicial Assistant (JA) for the judge assigned to your case. You can find your assigned judge and the JA's contact on the clerk's online docket for your case number, or on the circuit court's website.

Local scheduling runs through JA Email/Phone (JACS attorney-only) (www.ca.cjis20.org/Services/jacs.aspx).

Where and what it costs to file

Courthouse

350 E Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Judicial circuit

20th Judicial Circuit

Filing fee

$400 (with children) / $300 (without)(verify with the clerk)

Scheduling

JA Email/Phone (JACS attorney-only)

County clerk filing fees are set by each county and can change at any time. The fee shown here was verified in June 2026, but we do not warrant that it is current. Always confirm the current amount on your county clerk's website or by calling the clerk before you file.

How The Quick Divorce works in Charlotte

1. 1Qualify. Answer four questions to confirm Charlotte County residency and eligibility for an uncontested filing.
2. 2Complete. We generate the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms, pre-filled for filing in the 20th Judicial Circuit.
3. 3Finalize. File with the clerk, then attend a brief final hearing. When your paperwork is filed and complete, you request your final hearing by emailing the Judicial Assistant (JA) for the judge assigned to your case. You can find your assigned judge and the JA's contact on the clerk's online docket for your case number, or on the circuit court's website.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to appear in court for my divorce in Charlotte County?

Brief in-person final hearing. In Charlotte County, you will attend a brief in-person final hearing so a judge can sign your Final Judgment. It is routine and usually takes only a few minutes.

How much is the filing fee in Charlotte County?

The current filing fee is approximately $400 (with children) / $300 (without). County clerk filing fees are set by each county and can change at any time. The fee shown here was verified in June 2026, but we do not warrant that it is current. Always confirm the current amount on your county clerk's website or by calling the clerk before you file.

Where do I file for divorce in Charlotte County?

You file at the Charlotte County Clerk of Court, located at 350 E Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Your case is heard in the 20th Judicial Circuit.

How long does an uncontested divorce take in Charlotte County?

Most uncontested divorces in Charlotte County finalize in roughly 8 to 12 weeks after filing, because a brief in-person hearing is required. The court's calendar is beyond our control, so timing can vary.

How do I schedule my final hearing in Charlotte County?

When your paperwork is filed and complete, you request your final hearing by emailing the Judicial Assistant (JA) for the judge assigned to your case. You can find your assigned judge and the JA's contact on the clerk's online docket for your case number, or on the circuit court's website.

Can I use The Quick Divorce if I live in Charlotte County?

Yes. We prepare the statewide Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms required to file in any Florida county, including Charlotte. Your case is filed in the 20th Judicial Circuit at 350 E Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950.