Divorce Lists in Broward County, FL

A divorce list for Broward County, Florida is a spreadsheet of newly filed dissolution of marriage cases from the county's family court, paired with property details such as the address, parcel number, value and mailing address. Wholesalers, investors, agents and family-law marketers use it to find homes that may change hands after a court-supervised settlement. ListCentral sells it from $0.15 per record as a CSV or Excel file, weekly or monthly, on the divorce collection.

Divorce lists in Broward County at a glance

Coverage: Broward County, Florida only, one county per file. ListCentral covers 2,000+ US counties.
Source: dissolution of marriage filings from the Broward family court system, matched to property records.
Record fields: names, file date, case number, document type, property address, parcel number, legal description, mailing address, property value, bed, bath, square footage, year built, property use and attorney name.
Format: CSV and Excel (.xlsx), ready for a CRM, mail-merge or skip-trace upload.
Refresh: data updated daily; weekly files are refreshed by the close of Thursday.
Price: from $0.15 per record. Buy what you need, when you need it.
Contact data: phone and email are not included by default; skip tracing is a separate add-on.
Sample: free samples of records.

What the Broward County divorce list contains

Each row in the file represents one divorce filing. The columns come straight from the current Broward divorce product, so you know what you are importing before you buy:

Case facts: County Name, State, File Date, Case Number and Document Type.
The parties: Defendant Name and Plaintiff Name, plus Attorney Name where one is listed.
The property: Property Owned, Parcel No, Property Address, Legal Description and Mailing Address.
The home itself: Property Value, Bed, Bath, Sqft, Year Built and Property Use.
An extra address field: Address, where available.

Phone numbers and email addresses are not in the file by default, so you either mail or add skip tracing first. A filing also only tells you that a case exists; it does not say whether the home will be sold, kept or refinanced.

How a divorce case is created in Broward County, Florida

Every row traces back to a case opened in the Broward court system. The details below come from the Broward County Clerk of Courts, the Florida Statutes and the Florida Courts' own instructions.

Who can file and on what ground

Florida's residency rule in section 61.021 requires that one of the parties live in the state for six months before the petition is filed. The Florida Courts' simplified dissolution instructions repeat it and say residence can be shown with a Florida driver's license, ID card or voter registration issued at least six months earlier, a witness, or an affidavit. For the ground, section 61.052 says a judgment of dissolution may be entered when the marriage is irretrievably broken; the only other ground is mental incapacity of a party.

Where the case is filed

The Broward County Clerk of Courts lists dissolution of marriage among the matters its Family Division handles, alongside paternity, child support, adoptions and name changes. The clerk's page gives the Central Courthouse at 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale as the in-person filing location, and shows a $409.00 filing fee for dissolution or annulment of marriage. Broward is part of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, and the circuit's court pages describe a Unified Family Court structure for family matters. Case numbers on family cases begin with a case-style prefix such as FMCE.

Two tracks: simplified and regular

The Florida Courts' instructions describe a simplified dissolution for couples who agree the marriage cannot be saved, have no minor or dependent children together, have agreed how to divide property and debts, and will attend the final hearing together. Everyone else uses the regular process.

How the home is handled

Section 61.075 governs the division. The court first sets apart each spouse's nonmarital assets, then begins with the premise that the distribution of marital assets should be equal unless there is a justification for an unequal one. Marital assets include those acquired during the marriage, by either spouse or jointly. One of the listed factors is the desirability of keeping the marital home as a residence for a dependent child, and the court looks first at whether staying put is in the child's best interest. The court may order lump-sum or installment payments to even out a distribution, and a recorded judgment distributing assets works as an instrument of conveyance.

When a home is sold as part of the outcome, section 61.077 addresses credits and setoffs: a party is not entitled to them at the sale unless the settlement agreement or judgment provides for them. This is statutory background, not a prediction.

Why a divorce can lead to a property sale

A home cannot be split in half the way a bank account can. Under the statute above, one spouse may keep the home and balance the division with a payment or other assets, the couple may refinance into one name, the home may be sold and the proceeds divided, or one spouse may keep exclusive use for a period before a later sale. Only some of those paths end in a sale, so a divorce list is a lead source that needs a conversation, not a prediction. The useful insight is timing: people deciding what to do with a shared house are sometimes open to a clear, dependable option, and sometimes not at all.

Where the public records live, and what is free versus paid

What you can do for free

The Broward Clerk's Public Case Search lets anyone look up a case. The Family court type includes dissolution of marriage, and family case numbers start with a style prefix such as FMCE. The page states that searches return only the first 200 results, that party searches need a last and first name, and that not every docket has electronic records viewable online.

What is restricted

The clerk's page on standards for electronic court records says anonymous users may view all court records except those expunged or sealed, that Florida law restricts or may prohibit electronic access to some cases, documents and information, and that, citing section 28.2221(5)(a), Florida Statutes, access to confidential electronic court documents does not exist for family matters. Registered users and attorneys can get secure access to non-confidential documents.

Florida's court rules also address what in a family file is confidential, including conditional sealing of financial information. The rules have been amended more than once, so we do not summarise their subdivisions here; for a particular document, ask the clerk or an attorney.

Official copies and fees

The clerk's Family Division page says copies of final dissolution judgments are available from the Broward County Records Division, that you can find the book and page through an online Official Records search, and that, per a Supreme Court order, images of these documents are not available online if filed after 2002. The case search itself carries a disclaimer that it is not the official court record, and the clerk's Records Request page covers copies.

Why buy a prepared file

The public search is excellent for checking a known name and poor for building a campaign list. You search one party at a time, results are capped, and nothing connects the case to the owner's parcel, value or mailing address. Matching those by hand is the slow part. A prepared file does the collection, matching and formatting once, so your time goes into outreach. The trade-off is relying on a vendor's matching: property data is typically up to 99% accurate, so spot-check a few rows against the property appraiser before a large mailing.

Who buys Broward divorce lists, and how they use them

Wholesalers and cash buyers who want to introduce a simple, no-obligation option to owners with a shared home.
Listing agents and brokers who farm a neighbourhood and want to be known to owners before a listing decision is made.
Family-law, relocation and home-services professionals who need structured filing data for referral relationships.

A practical workflow

Pull the right window. Start with the weekly or monthly file that matches your mailing cadence.
Clean and sort. Remove duplicate parcels and rows with no property address.
Prioritise using the fields below, and confirm the owner against the county property appraiser.
Choose a channel. Postal mail needs no contact data; calls and texts need skip tracing and scrubbing first.
Send a respectful first touch, then track responses and suppress anyone who declines.

How to prioritise using only fields in the file

File Date: more recent filings are earlier in the process, so decisions about the home may still be open.
Property Address versus Mailing Address: if they differ, one party may be living elsewhere or the owner may not live in the home. Treat this as a clue to check, not a conclusion.
Property Value, Year Built, Sqft, Bed and Bath: decide whether the home fits your buy box or listing area.
Property Use: filter to residential if that is your target.
Attorney Name: a listed attorney suggests the party has counsel, so keep outreach informational and brief.
Parcel No and Property Owned: use them to confirm the property and to de-duplicate.

Stacking works too. A home that appears on a divorce list and on a pre-foreclosure list or code violation list has more than one open question attached to it, which can justify a more careful, personalised approach.

Divorce list pricing in Broward County

Divorce records are priced per record, from $0.15 per record. The file price is simply the number of records multiplied by the per-record rate, so a small weekly file costs little and a monthly file costs more because it has more rows. Discounts that reach the from rate come from a weekly or monthly subscription, bundles of several counties or list types, larger files and discount codes. Exact prices are on the divorce collection and the Broward County files and current prices.

Recent Broward divorce listings

Period (2026)	File type	Records	Listing price
Aug 31 - Sep 6	Weekly	35	$7.00
Aug 24 - 30	Weekly	52	$10.40
Aug 17 - 23	Weekly	35	$7.00
August	Monthly	182	$36.40

These are recent listings, shown as dated examples. They are not guarantees of future volume or price, so check the collection for what is on sale today.

Worked example (illustration, not market data)

If a file contained 100 records and was priced at the from rate, the cost would be 100 x $0.15 = $15.00. Skip tracing is a separate add-on: Standard $0.10 per record, Premium $0.15 per record. Do Not Call scrubbing is available on request.

A weekly or monthly subscription is available if you want each new period delivered without re-ordering; see the divorce collection for current options.

Compliance and respectful outreach

Court filings are public records, but the people in them are neighbours going through a hard time. A good rule is to approach them the way you would want to be approached yourself. Keep these points in mind. This is general information, not legal advice, so confirm your approach with a Florida attorney.

Do Not Call and TCPA: scrub numbers before calling or texting, honour opt-outs immediately and keep records. DNC scrubbing is available from us on request.
State rules: Florida and your own city may have telemarketing, solicitation or licensing rules that apply to your business. We do not summarise them here; check them before you launch.
Fair housing: choose and treat owners on property and business criteria only.
Tone: do not open with the divorce. Offer information, say how you got the address in plain words if asked, and make it easy to say no.
Represented parties: if the file lists an attorney, keep the first message informational and consider whether a note to the attorney's office is more appropriate for your situation.

Common mistakes with divorce lists

Treating every filing as a sale. Many homes are kept or refinanced.
Calling or texting before scrubbing numbers.
Mentioning the divorce in the first message.
Ignoring the attorney field and contacting a represented party as if they were unrepresented.
Mailing the property address without checking the mailing address.
Skipping the sample, then finding a field you needed is missing.
Failing to suppress people who declined, which turns one contact into a complaint.

Public records DIY vs a prepared file vs national platforms

Option	What you do	Strength	Trade-off
DIY from public records	Search the clerk's case search by name, then match each case to the property appraiser by hand.	Free to start; authoritative for a single case.	Slow; results capped per search; no list-level view.
Prepared county file (ListCentral)	Download one Broward file for a week or month and filter it.	Case and property fields already combined; pay per record.	One county at a time; contact data is an add-on.
National subscription platforms	Filter a large database yourself under a recurring plan.	Breadth across many markets and many lead types.	Recurring commitment; you do the filtering; what is included depends on the plan.

Which is right depends on volume. A single known case is best checked on the clerk's site. A steady Broward campaign is where a prepared file earns its place.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a divorce list cost in Broward County, FL?

Divorce records are priced per record, from $0.15 per record, and the file price is the number of records multiplied by the per-record rate. Recent Broward listings include 35 records for $7.00 (Aug 31-Sep 6), 52 records for $10.40 (Aug 24-30) and 182 records for $36.40 (August monthly). Subscriptions, bundles and larger files can reach the from rate.

What is a divorce list?

A divorce list is a structured file of newly filed dissolution of marriage cases from a county court, with the parties' names, case number, filing date and, where it can be matched, the property address, parcel number and value. Investors and agents use it to find homes that may change hands after a settlement.

Is it legal to buy and use a divorce list in Florida?

Dissolution filings are generally part of the court record, and Florida restricts only specific confidential material. The legal question is how you use the data: calling, texting, mailing and emailing each carry their own rules. This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to a Florida attorney about your own campaigns before you send anything.

How often is the Broward divorce list updated?

Our data is updated daily, and weekly files are refreshed by the close of Thursday. You can buy a single weekly or monthly file when you need it, or take a subscription. Property data is typically up to 99% accurate.

What is included in the Broward County divorce file?

Each row is one filing. Columns include county, state, file date, defendant and plaintiff names, property owned, parcel number, case number, document type, property address, legal description, mailing address, property value, bed, bath, square footage, year built, property use, attorney name and an address field where available. Files come as CSV or Excel.

Does the list include phone numbers or emails?

No. Phone numbers and email addresses are not included by default. Skip tracing is available as an add-on at Standard $0.10 per record or Premium $0.15 per record, and Do Not Call scrubbing is available on request. Scrub numbers before you phone or text anyone.

Can I get a free sample of the Broward divorce list?

Yes. There is a free sample of the record layout on our free samples page and a divorce sample file in the data formats section. You can also email info@listcentral.us to ask about a sample of the exact file you are considering.

Where are Broward County divorces filed?

Dissolution of marriage cases in Broward County are filed through the Clerk of Courts Family Division, which lists dissolution among the matters it handles. The clerk's page gives the Central Courthouse at 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale as the in-person filing location and shows a $409.00 dissolution filing fee. E-filing is also offered. Confirm current details with the clerk.

Can I search Broward divorce cases for free myself?

The clerk's Public Case Search includes a Family court type with dissolution of marriage cases, and you can search by party name or case number. Results are capped at the first 200, party searches need a last and first name, and some documents and information are restricted by Florida law. It suits one known name, not list building.

Are all divorce records public in Florida?

Not entirely. The Broward Clerk states that Florida law restricts access to some cases, documents and information, and that confidential electronic documents in family cases are not available online. Seeing that a case exists is one thing; sensitive attachments are another, so ask the clerk about any specific document.

Why would a divorce lead to a house being sold?

In a Florida dissolution the court divides marital assets, and the statute starts from the premise that the distribution should be equal unless there is a justification for an unequal one. A home owned by both spouses may be kept by one spouse, refinanced or sold, depending on the settlement or the judgment. Outcomes vary case by case.

How do I contact people on a divorce list respectfully?

Keep the first contact short, informational and low pressure. Do not mention the divorce in a way that feels intrusive, offer to answer questions about selling options, and make opting out easy. A party may already have an attorney, and the situation may be sensitive. Stop at the first no.

Related Broward County guides

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General information only; not legal advice.

Sources

Broward County Clerk of Courts, Family Division: browardclerk.org/Divisions/Family
Broward County Clerk of Courts, Public Case Search: browardclerk.org/Web2
Broward County Clerk of Courts, Standards for Access to Electronic Court Records: browardclerk.org/Web2/Services/StandardsForECA
Florida Statutes s. 61.021, Residence requirements: flsenate.gov
Florida Statutes s. 61.052, Grounds for dissolution of marriage: flsenate.gov
Florida Statutes s. 61.075, Equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities: flsenate.gov
Florida Statutes s. 61.077, Credits and setoffs upon sale of the marital home: flsenate.gov
Florida Courts, Instructions for Form 12.901(a), Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage: flcourts.gov

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