Florida county guide
Divorce in Jackson County
Where to file in Jackson County, what it costs, the local rules that apply and where to find help, checked against official court and clerk websites.
Jackson County at a glance
The local facts
Court
Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Jackson County
Where
Marianna (county seat)
Filing fee
$408
Residency
6 months in Florida
Official website
Self-help
Ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court
Checked against official court and clerk websites in September 2026. Fees and local rules change, so confirm with the Clerk of the Circuit Court before you file.
Where to file in Jackson County
Divorces in Jackson County are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and heard by the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, which sits in Marianna.
File in the circuit court for the county where you or your spouse lives. If your spouse lives elsewhere and objects, the case may belong in their county or the county where you last lived together as a married couple.
You can file online through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, which is open to people representing themselves.
Official website: jacksonclerk.com.
Who can file here
One spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the petition is filed (Fla. Stat. 61.021). Read the law.
What it costs
The Jackson County clerk lists the divorce filing fee as $408 (fee schedule).
Florida's filing fee for a divorce is $397.50. Most clerks quote $408, which adds $10.50 to report the final judgment to Vital Statistics. Each summons is usually $10 more.
If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status.
Local rules and help in Jackson County
The 14th Circuit's Administrative Order 2022-00-07 sets a Standing Family Law Pre-Trial Order that applies in Jackson County. Source.
The forms you will use
Florida divorces use Florida Supreme Court family law forms. KindSplit's Paralegal fills in Florida's official forms from your case, and you check every answer before you download them. See forms and filing.
Read the full Florida divorce guide for waiting periods, property, custody and support.
Other counties in the Fourteenth Circuit
Bay County · Calhoun County · Gulf County · Holmes County · Washington County
Straight answers
Jackson County, plain answers
Where do I file for divorce in Jackson County?
Divorces in Jackson County are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and heard by the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, which sits in Marianna. File in the circuit court for the county where you or your spouse lives. If your spouse lives elsewhere and objects, the case may belong in their county or the county where you last lived together as a married couple.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Jackson County?
The clerk lists $408. Florida's filing fee for a divorce is $397.50. Most clerks quote $408, which adds $10.50 to report the final judgment to Vital Statistics. Each summons is usually $10 more. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status.
Do I have to live in Jackson County to file there?
One spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the petition is filed (Fla. Stat. 61.021). File in the circuit court for the county where you or your spouse lives. If your spouse lives elsewhere and objects, the case may belong in their county or the county where you last lived together as a married couple.
Is there help in Jackson County if I do not have a lawyer?
The 14th Circuit's Administrative Order 2022-00-07 sets a Standing Family Law Pre-Trial Order that applies in Jackson County.
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