Online divorce in Sarasota County, Florida

Do you have to go to court?

In Sarasota 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.jud12.flcourts.org/Services/JACS).

Where and what it costs to file

Courthouse

2002 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237

Judicial circuit

12th Judicial Circuit

Filing fee

$397.50(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 Sarasota

1. 1Qualify. Answer four questions to confirm Sarasota 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 12th 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 Sarasota County?

Brief in-person final hearing. In Sarasota 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 Sarasota County?

The current filing fee is approximately $397.50. 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 Sarasota County?

You file at the Sarasota County Clerk of Court, located at 2002 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237. Your case is heard in the 12th Judicial Circuit.

How long does an uncontested divorce take in Sarasota County?

Most uncontested divorces in Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota County?

Yes. We prepare the statewide Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms required to file in any Florida county, including Sarasota. Your case is filed in the 12th Judicial Circuit at 2002 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237.