Trial
In a Florida divorce, a trial is the final court hearing where a judge listens to evidence and testimony from both spouses and then decides the unresolved issues—such as time-sharing, alimony, child support, and how property and debts are divided. Trials happen only in contested cases where the spouses cannot reach an agreement on every issue. Because our firm handles $750 flat-fee uncontested divorces, those cases settle by written agreement and do not go to trial. Most Florida divorces actually resolve through settlement long before a trial date arrives.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
A trial is the formal evidentiary proceeding in a dissolution of marriage action under Chapter 61, Florida Statutes, in which a circuit court judge (Florida has no jury trials for divorce) hears testimony and admits evidence, then enters a final judgment resolving all contested issues.
Example
Because the couple agreed on every issue in writing, their uncontested divorce was finalized without a trial.
Related Statutes
- 61.052
- 61.075
Related Terms
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