To file a petition for a simplified divorce, both parties must appear together in person at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center. Need help completing your packet?This form should be typed or printed in black ink. Information You Need to Know: â—‹ You must be a resident of the State of Florida for at least 6 months before filing for dissolution of marriage. All of the forms listed below are in Adobe Acrobat PDF (PDF) format. Works best in the Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari web browsers. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents. Joseph Geller, Aventura. 101. Complete the Settlement Request Form found in the Workflow. (Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach).