Filing for divorce in Florida requires more than just submitting a single form. In this episode of When Split Happens, Jacksonville family law attorney Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explains the key documents required to start a divorce case and why getting the paperwork right from the beginning can prevent delays and complications.

Jay walks through the core forms used to open a Florida divorce case, including the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Civil Cover Sheet, and Summons, and explains how these documents officially begin the legal process. He also discusses how to prove Florida residency, what financial disclosures both s ...