How do we make a remote divorce possible

How do we make a remote divorce possible

The entire divorce process with Century Legal’s Florida Online Divorce can be completed remotely from the comfort of your home on your computer or mobile device. From qualifying and document preparation to final court filing, all steps are performed online with digital communication, e-signatures, and remote notarization.

Process Stage
Fully Remote?
Method Used
Qualification
✅ Yes
Online Questionnaire
Document Drafting
✅ Yes
Divorce Portal Review & Approval
Document Authorization
✅ Yes
E-signature & Online Agreements
Documents Notarization
✅ Yes
Remote Online Notary via Video Call
Documents Court E-Filing
✅ Yes
Electronic Filing with Lee County Court

Step 1: Pre-Qualification (Takes Minutes)

    1. You start by clicking “SEE IF YOU QUALIFY” (read more)
    2. Fill out a short Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire
    3. If eligible, you receive a Case ID
    4. Continue with a second, more detailed questionnaire
    5. After completion, you’re prompted to pay online (1 x $195 or 2 x $99)
    6. Upon payment, you’ll get an email to log in or create a Divorce Portal account and access the main questionnaire

Step 2: Big Questionnaire & Attorney Agreement

    1. After logging in, you complete the Big Questionnaire online
    2. Upload supporting documents (if needed)
    3. You receive reminders for any missing info (e.g., proof of residency, SSN)
    4. Once submitted, you sign the Attorney Service Agreement digitally

Step 3: Case Review & Document Drafting

    1. A paralegal reviews your answers:
      1. Accepted → Documents are drafted
      2. Conditionally Accepted → More info needed
      3. Rejected → You’re notified
    2. You review and approve each document online
    3. If corrections are needed, use the comment box (revisions may incur a small fee)
    4. Once approved, documents are locked and cannot be altered
    5. You pay the Notarization fee: $88 per party or $176 both
    6. The Respondent gets their email to review, approve, and sign as well

Step 4: Virtual Divorce Services (Notarization & Financial Affidavit)

    1. Financial Affidavit (FA)
      1. Required for both parties
      2. You’ll be guided to choose the short or long version (based on income)
      3. Fill it out entirely online, no notarization needed
      4. If corrections are necessary, the form is reset and re-submitted
    2. Online Notarization
      1. We schedule your Remote Online Notarization (RON) via Bluenotary.com (Zoom platform)
      2. Appointments available 8 AM – 9 PM EST
      3. You meet with a notary, show ID, and sign documents live via video
      4. The same process is repeated separately for the Respondent
      5. If any document is disapproved, the process is paused, and revision/redrafting is initiated
Info
Documents requiring notarization include:
  1. Petition (Petitioner)
  2. Waiver of Service (Respondent)
  3. Marital Settlement Agreement (Both)
  4. Waivers of Disclosure, SSNs, Interrogatories, and more
  5. If there are children, additional notarized documents like the Parenting Plan and UCCJEA forms are required

Step 5: Final Court Filing

    1. Once everything is signed and notarized, we ask for Final Court Fees:
      1. $408 (Court) + $75 (E-filing)
      2. Or apply for a fee waiver (if eligible): $25 + $75
    2. You pay via Money Order or Zelle
Warning
Zelle & Money Order do not accept credit/debit card!
    1. Our team:
      1. Verifies documents
      2. Uploads all notarized files to our secure cloud
      3. Files your case electronically through Lee County Court
    2. You and your spouse receive confirmation once the case is officially filed
    3. Final Judgment is usually issued in 21–30 days

Final Stage: Divorce Granted

    1. Once granted, the court emails both parties the Final Judgment
    2. A confirmation email is also sent from our side
    3. You can download your divorce decree online — no courthouse visit required
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For a physical copy the client can call Lee County Court & request the physical copy ($5 fee).

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