Uncontested Divorce Cost in Florida: $750 Flat Fee (2026)

An uncontested divorce in Florida typically costs $750 in flat attorney fees at Divorce Law PLLC, plus a county filing fee of roughly $408 to $410 set under each county clerk's schedule. With notary and service charges, most couples who agree on every issue finish for under $1,200 total, far below the $5,000-plus a contested case can reach.

That single number — total out-of-pocket cost — is the question almost every Florida couple asks first. This guide breaks down exactly what you pay, what is included in a flat fee, what court costs stay separate, and how the two uncontested paths under Florida Statutes Chapter 61 affect your bottom line. Florida is a no-fault state (F.S. 61.052), requires only 6 months of residency (F.S. 61.021), and imposes no waiting period, which is why an agreed divorce can be both fast and affordable.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Florida?

The uncontested divorce cost in Florida has two parts: the attorney fee and the court costs. At Divorce Law PLLC, the attorney fee is a $750 flat fee to prepare and guide your entire uncontested case. The court filing fee — the charge the county clerk collects to open your case — is separate and typically runs about $408 to $410 for a dissolution of marriage.

Add a few smaller items and a typical all-in budget looks like this:

• Flat attorney fee: $750 (Divorce Law PLLC)
• County filing fee: approximately $408-$410
• Notary fees: roughly $10-$30 per signature, sometimes bundled with other services
• Service of process (if your spouse must be served rather than signing a waiver): $40-$75

For a couple who agrees on everything and signs together, the realistic total is often between $1,150 and $1,300. That is a fraction of a contested matter, where attorney's fees alone routinely exceed $5,000 to $7,500 because of discovery, mediation, and hearings. The cheap uncontested divorce Florida couples search for is real — but only when both spouses genuinely agree on property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony.

Court filing fees are set by each county clerk and are separate from our flat attorney fee. As of June 2026, verify the current amount with your local clerk.

What Is Included in a $750 Flat-Fee Divorce in Florida?

A flat fee divorce Florida clients understand best is one with a clear scope. The $750 flat attorney fee at Divorce Law PLLC covers the legal preparation that turns an agreement into a granted Final Judgment of Dissolution. Our firm prepares your petition and all standardized family law forms, drafts your Marital Settlement Agreement, and guides you through filing on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

A typical flat-fee uncontested engagement includes:

• Reviewing your facts to confirm the case is genuinely uncontested
• Preparing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form 12.901(a)(1) or 12.901(b)(1))
• Drafting a Marital Settlement Agreement covering property, debts, and support
• Preparing a Parenting Plan if you have minor children (F.S. 61.13)
• Preparing the Family Law Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b) or (c))
• Providing the final hearing paperwork and instructions

What the flat fee does not include are the third-party costs the court and notaries charge directly — the filing fee, notary fees, and any process-server cost. Those are paid by the client because they are government and vendor charges, not legal services. For a deeper look at how flat pricing compares to hourly billing, see our flat-fee divorce price guide and our broader how much a divorce costs in Florida breakdown.

What Are the Court Costs and Filing Fees for an Uncontested Florida Divorce?

The uncontested divorce filing fee is the largest fixed cost outside the attorney fee, and it is the same whether your case is simple or complex. Florida county clerks set their own dissolution filing fees, which typically range from $400 to $500. Many counties charge an additional fee when the case involves minor children.

Beyond the filing fee, plan for these potential court-related costs:

• Filing fee: approximately $408-$410 (varies by county)
• Additional minor-children fee: charged by some counties
• Process server: $40-$75 if your spouse is served rather than signing a waiver of service
• Mediation: generally not required in a true uncontested case, but $200-$350 per party if a court orders it
• Certified copies of the Final Judgment: a few dollars each

If you cannot afford the filing fee, Florida lets you ask the court to defer it by filing an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status (Form 12.902(a)). The clerk reviews your income and may waive or postpone the fee. Court filing fees are set by each county clerk and are separate from our flat attorney fee. As of June 2026, verify the current amount with your local clerk. For a county-by-county sense of cost, our Miami divorce lawyer pricing guide shows how local fees stack up.

Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Dissolution: Which Costs Less?

Florida offers two uncontested paths, and the choice affects both your cost and your rights. A simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) is the leaner option, but it carries strict eligibility limits and waives certain protections. A regular uncontested dissolution is more flexible and is what most couples with children or support issues actually use.

Under a simplified dissolution (Form 12.901(a)(1)), both spouses must have no minor or dependent children, neither spouse can seek alimony, both must agree on property and debt division, and both must appear at the final hearing. In exchange for that speed, you waive the right to trial and the right to financial disclosure from the other spouse. A regular uncontested dissolution (Form 12.901(b)(1)) handles children, alimony, and situations where one spouse cannot appear, resolving everything through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and, if applicable, a Parenting Plan.

The filing fee is the same for both paths. The cost difference comes from complexity of preparation — not government charges. Here is how the two compare:

Both qualify for our $750 flat attorney fee when the case is genuinely uncontested. To see how the overall procedure flows, read our Florida divorce process step-by-step guide.

How Does Uncontested Divorce Cost Compare to a Contested Case?

The gap between uncontested and contested divorce cost in Florida is dramatic, and it is driven almost entirely by attorney time. An uncontested case is a fixed, predictable expense. A contested case is billed hourly and grows with every dispute, deposition, and hearing.

Here is a realistic side-by-side comparison:

Contested cases incur these costs because Florida requires full financial disclosure, mandatory mediation in most circuits, and often a trial before a family court judge. An uncontested case skips discovery battles and mediation because the spouses have already agreed. If you are weighing the two, our contested divorce in Florida guide explains what drives the higher cost, and our cheapest way to get a divorce in Florida guide covers every budget option.

Who Qualifies for an Uncontested Divorce in Florida?

Qualifying for an uncontested divorce is about agreement, not income. An uncontested divorce means both spouses agree on every issue: division of property and debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility, child support, and alimony. If even one of those is disputed, the case becomes contested and the flat fee no longer applies.

To proceed in Florida, you must also meet two threshold requirements. At least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for 6 months immediately before filing (F.S. 61.021), provable by a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or a corroborating witness. And the marriage must be irretrievably broken (F.S. 61.052) — Florida is no-fault, so you do not prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty.

An uncontested flat-fee divorce is a strong fit when:

• Both spouses cooperate and communicate
• Assets and debts are straightforward to divide
• A parenting plan can be agreed without conflict
• Neither spouse hides income or assets

It is the wrong fit — and you may need full representation — when there is suspected hidden income, a closely held business, significant alimony disputes, or domestic violence. We do not suggest anyone skip a lawyer when a case is complex; we suggest matching the right service level to the facts. Learn more in our uncontested divorce in Florida complete guide.

What Forms and Documents Does an Uncontested Florida Divorce Require?

Florida uses standardized family law forms available at flcourts.gov, and an uncontested case uses a predictable set. The centerpiece of most agreed cases is the Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA), the written contract that resolves every issue so the court can enter judgment without trial.

A typical regular uncontested case includes:

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form 12.901(b)(1))
• Marital Settlement Agreement covering property, debts, and support
• Family Law Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b) short form or 12.902(c) long form), generally due within 45 days
• Parenting Plan and Child Support Guidelines Worksheet if there are minor children (F.S. 61.13)
• Notice of Social Security Number and required certificates
• Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage for the judge to sign

Your MSA should specifically address how marital assets and liabilities are divided under equitable distribution (F.S. 61.075), whether either spouse waives alimony, and any agreed support. Because Florida eliminated permanent alimony under SB 1416 effective July 1, 2023, remaining alimony types are bridge-the-gap (max 2 years), rehabilitative (max 5 years), and durational. Spouses commonly waive alimony entirely in the MSA, which our firm drafts as part of the flat fee. Filing happens through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Florida?

Timing affects cost because a stalled case can mean repeated trips and extra service charges. Florida imposes no mandatory waiting period after filing (0 days), so an uncontested case moves as fast as the court's calendar and your paperwork allow. Many agreed cases conclude within a few weeks to a few months, though the court — not the parties — controls final hearing scheduling.

The practical timeline depends on:

• How quickly both spouses sign the petition, MSA, and disclosures
• Whether your spouse signs a waiver of service or must be formally served
• Your county clerk's processing and hearing backlog
• Whether the judge requires a brief final hearing

Because there is no statutory waiting period, the speed advantage of an uncontested case is real, but no firm can promise a specific date — the court controls the docket. For a fuller picture of what drives timing, see our how long does divorce take in Florida timeline guide.

How to Keep Your Uncontested Divorce Cost as Low as Possible

The biggest cost driver in any Florida divorce is conflict, because conflict converts a flat fee into hourly billing. Keeping a case uncontested is the single most effective way to keep the $750 attorney fee intact. Beyond that, a few practical steps reduce both cost and delay.

To minimize your total uncontested divorce cost in Florida:

• Reach full agreement before filing — every unresolved issue risks contested status
• Have your spouse sign a waiver of service to avoid a $40-$75 process-server fee
• Gather financial documents early so the Financial Affidavit is accurate the first time
• Apply for fee deferral (Form 12.902(a)) if you genuinely cannot afford the filing fee
• Use a flat-fee firm so the legal cost is fixed and predictable

A $750 divorce Florida couples can rely on works precisely because the price does not move when the paperwork is straightforward. If your facts are simple and your spouse cooperates, you keep the low flat fee. If complications arise — hidden assets, a business, or a custody dispute — the honest answer is that you may need a different service level, and we will tell you that up front. Our firm prepares uncontested cases for a $750 flat attorney fee; schedule a consultation to confirm whether your case qualifies.

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Disclaimer

This article provides general information about Florida divorce law and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Divorce Law PLLC can prepare your uncontested divorce for a $750 flat attorney fee (court costs and notary separate); contact our office to confirm whether your case qualifies as uncontested.