Florida county guide
Divorce in St. Lucie County
Where to file in St. Lucie County, what it costs, the local rules that apply and where to find help, checked against official court and clerk websites.
St. Lucie County at a glance
The local facts
Court
Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Lucie County
Where
Fort Pierce (county seat)
Filing fee
$408 (check with the clerk)
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 St. Lucie County
Divorces in St. Lucie County are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and heard by the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, which sits in Fort Pierce.
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: stlucieclerk.gov.
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
We could not confirm St. Lucie County's exact fee from an official source, so check with the Clerk of the Circuit Court before you file.
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 St. Lucie County
The 19th Circuit's Standing Temporary Domestic Relations Order binds the petitioner on filing and the respondent on service, barring removal of children from the circuit and disposal of property until final judgment. 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 Nineteenth Circuit
Straight answers
St. Lucie County, plain answers
Where do I file for divorce in St. Lucie County?
Divorces in St. Lucie County are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and heard by the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, which sits in Fort Pierce. 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 St. Lucie County?
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 St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie County if I do not have a lawyer?
The 19th Circuit's Standing Temporary Domestic Relations Order binds the petitioner on filing and the respondent on service, barring removal of children from the circuit and disposal of property until final judgment.
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