Florida county guide
Divorce in Washington County
Where to file in Washington County, what it costs, the local rules that apply and where to find help, checked against official court and clerk websites.
Washington County at a glance
The local facts
Court
Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Washington County
Where
Chipley (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 Washington County
Divorces in Washington County are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and heard by the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, which sits in Chipley.
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: washingtonclerk.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
We could not confirm Washington 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 Washington County
The Clerk's Family Law Department, (850) 638-6285, says its dissolution forms are being updated, so call for current forms and fees. 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 · Jackson County
Straight answers
Washington County, plain answers
Where do I file for divorce in Washington County?
Divorces in Washington County are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and heard by the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, which sits in Chipley. 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County if I do not have a lawyer?
The Clerk's Family Law Department, (850) 638-6285, says its dissolution forms are being updated, so call for current forms and fees.
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