Uncontested Divorce Cost in Miami: $750 Flat Fee (2026)
Uncontested divorce cost in Miami starts at a $750 flat attorney fee plus a ~$409 Miami-Dade filing fee. See the full 2026 cost breakdown and process.
An uncontested divorce in Miami costs a $750 flat attorney fee at our firm, plus the Miami-Dade filing fee of approximately $409 (set by the Clerk) and notary fees, which are paid separately. The fee is the same statewide across all 67 Florida counties. Uncontested means both spouses agree on every issue under Florida Statutes Chapter 61.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Miami?
The total out-of-pocket cost for an uncontested divorce in Miami breaks down into two main parts: the attorney fee and the court costs. At Divorce Law PLLC, the attorney fee is a flat $750 — the same price whether you file in Miami-Dade or any of Florida's other 66 counties, and the same price with or without minor children. When children are involved, the package adds a parenting plan, a child support guidelines worksheet, and a UCCJEA affidavit at no extra charge.
The Miami-Dade County filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is approximately $409 as of June 2026, set by the Miami-Dade Clerk of Court. This filing fee is paid directly to the court and is separate from our flat attorney fee. Notary fees (typically about $50 per session) are also separate. 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.
Typical Uncontested Divorce Cost in Miami (2026)
| Cost Item | Amount | Paid To |
|---|---|---|
| Flat attorney fee (our firm) | $750 | Divorce Law PLLC |
| Miami-Dade filing fee | ~$409 | Miami-Dade Clerk of Court |
| Summons issuance (if needed) | ~$10 | Miami-Dade Clerk of Court |
| Notary | ~$50/session | Notary public |
| Service of process (if spouse not waiving) | ~$40-$75 | Sheriff/process server |
For most cooperative couples who file a joint Marital Settlement Agreement, service of process is avoided entirely because both spouses sign voluntarily. That keeps the realistic all-in cost of an uncontested divorce in Miami in the range of roughly $1,200 to $1,300 — attorney fee plus court costs and notary — compared to traditional contested representation that commonly runs $5,000 to $7,500 or more in retainer fees.
What Makes a Miami Divorce "Uncontested"?
A divorce is uncontested only when both spouses agree on ALL issues: division of property and debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility for any children, child support, and alimony. If you and your spouse disagree on even one of these, the case is contested and the flat fee does not apply. Florida is a no-fault state under F.S. 61.052 — the only ground is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken," so you do not need to prove wrongdoing or get your spouse's consent.
Miami-Dade follows Florida's statewide rules. At least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for 6 months before filing (F.S. 61.021), proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness (Form 12.902(i)). Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing.
For a deeper walkthrough of the agreement process, see our complete uncontested divorce guide and our breakdown of the statewide uncontested divorce cost.
Simplified vs. Regular Uncontested Divorce in Miami
Florida offers two uncontested paths. Choosing the right one affects which forms you file and whether you must appear in court.
Simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) (Form 12.901(a)) is the fastest route, but it has strict eligibility limits and waives certain rights. Regular uncontested dissolution is more flexible and is required whenever there are children, alimony, or a spouse who cannot appear.
Comparison: Simplified vs. Regular Uncontested
| Feature | Simplified Dissolution | Regular Uncontested |
|---|---|---|
| Petition form | Form 12.901(a) | Form 12.901(b)(1) (no children) or 12.901(b)(2) (children) |
| Minor/dependent children allowed | No | Yes |
| Either spouse seeking alimony | No | Yes |
| Both spouses must appear at final hearing | Yes | Not always |
| Financial disclosure from other spouse | Waived | Available (can be waived by agreement) |
| Right to trial | Waived | Preserved until final judgment |
| Our flat attorney fee | $750 | $750 |
The Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is the centerpiece of most regular uncontested cases. The MSA must cover property division, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony (or a waiver of alimony). For simplified cases, the standard agreement is Form 12.902(f)(3), the Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage.
How to File an Uncontested Divorce in Miami-Dade
Dissolution petitions in Miami are filed in the Family Division of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, in and for Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Clerk of Court. Filing is done electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. The standardized family law forms are available free at flcourts.gov.
The 11th Circuit's Family Court Self-Help Program (175 NW 1st Avenue, Miami) assists self-represented litigants, but its staff cannot give legal advice. Our firm handles the entire preparation and review so the forms are correct the first time. For the step-by-step statewide version, read how to file an uncontested divorce in Florida, and for the document set see our uncontested divorce forms guide.
Why an Attorney-Prepared Uncontested Divorce in Miami?
A flat fee divorce in Miami should not mean cutting corners. Non-lawyer document-preparation and typing services cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you whether your MSA actually protects you, and cannot catch substantive errors that hold up your case. By law, they are limited to typing what you tell them.
A licensed Florida attorney does more. Our firm prepares and reviews your documents, confirms your Marital Settlement Agreement and parenting plan are complete and enforceable, verifies your residency proof meets Miami-Dade requirements, and answers your legal questions before you sign. Because Antonio G. Jimenez has practiced Florida family law since 2006, he knows where uncontested cases commonly go wrong — an unsigned schedule, a missing UCCJEA affidavit, an MSA that omits a retirement account — and prevents those delays.
An attorney-prepared uncontested divorce is a strong fit when you and your spouse genuinely agree on everything. When real disputes exist over assets, support, or the children, the case is contested and needs a different approach — see our contested divorce guide.
Author Note
This guide was written by the firm of Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq. (Florida Bar No. 21022), who has prepared Florida uncontested divorces for clients across all 67 counties. In nearly two decades of Florida family law practice, the most frequent cause of delay we see in Miami-Dade uncontested cases is not the law — it is incomplete paperwork that the Clerk bounces back.
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How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Miami in 2026?
At our firm, an uncontested divorce in Miami costs a $750 flat attorney fee — the same price statewide in all 67 Florida counties. Court costs are separate: the Miami-Dade filing fee is approximately $409 (set by the Clerk of Court), plus notary fees of about $50 per session and, if your spouse will not sign voluntarily, service of process of roughly $40-$75. Realistically, most cooperative couples pay all-in around $1,200-$1,300. 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 the Miami-Dade Clerk.
What exactly does the $750 flat fee cover, and what costs are separate?
Our $750 flat attorney fee covers preparing and reviewing your uncontested divorce documents — the petition, the Marital Settlement Agreement, and, when children are involved, the parenting plan, child support guidelines worksheet, and UCCJEA affidavit. The court costs are separate and paid by you: the Miami-Dade filing fee (about $409 as of June 2026), notary fees (roughly $50 per session), and service of process if your spouse does not sign voluntarily ($40-$75). The $750 is the same whether or not you have minor children. We cannot guarantee a court outcome, but we ensure your documents are complete before filing.
Where do I file an uncontested divorce in Miami-Dade County?
You file in the Family Division of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, in and for Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Clerk of Court. Filing is done electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. The standardized family law forms are free at flcourts.gov. At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing (F.S. 61.021). The 11th Circuit's Family Court Self-Help Program at 175 NW 1st Avenue assists self-represented litigants with procedure, but its staff cannot give legal advice.
Do both spouses have to appear in court for an uncontested divorce in Miami?
It depends on the path. A simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) requires both spouses to appear at the final hearing. For a regular uncontested dissolution resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement, the 11th Judicial Circuit offers cases with or without a hearing — in many cooperative Miami cases, the judge may enter an Administrative Final Judgment without the parties appearing once the paperwork and residency proof are in order. The court controls scheduling, so we cannot promise a specific date, but a properly prepared uncontested case typically avoids contested-style hearings entirely.
What is the difference between simplified and regular uncontested divorce in Florida?
Simplified dissolution (F.S. 61.052(2), Form 12.901(a)) is faster but restrictive: it requires no minor or dependent children, neither spouse seeking alimony, full agreement on property and debts, and both spouses appearing at the final hearing. It also waives the right to trial and to financial disclosure from the other spouse. Regular uncontested dissolution (Form 12.901(b)(1) without children or 12.901(b)(2) with children) is used when there are children, alimony, or a spouse who cannot appear, and is resolved through a Marital Settlement Agreement and, if there are children, a parenting plan. Our flat fee is $750 for either path.
Is a cheap divorce in Miami the same as an uncontested divorce?
Not necessarily. A low advertised price often comes from non-lawyer document-preparation services that only type forms and cannot give legal advice or catch errors. An uncontested divorce simply means both spouses agree on every issue under Florida Statutes Chapter 61. Our flat fee divorce in Miami pairs a transparent $750 attorney fee with full preparation and review by a licensed Florida attorney, with court costs (about $409 in Miami-Dade) disclosed up front. We do not position our service as the cheapest — we position it on value: a flat, statewide fee and an attorney who confirms your documents are complete before they reach the Clerk.
What is a Marital Settlement Agreement and what must it cover?
The Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is the centerpiece of most regular uncontested cases in Miami. It is the written contract that documents your agreement on every issue: division of marital property, allocation of debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility for any minor children, child support, and alimony (or a written waiver of alimony, which spouses may agree to). For simplified dissolutions, the standard form is Form 12.902(f)(3). If the MSA omits an asset, a debt, or a required parenting term, the Clerk or judge can reject it and delay your divorce — which is why attorney review matters even in a fully agreed case.
Do we have to file financial affidavits in a Miami uncontested divorce?
Generally yes — a Family Law Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b) short form or Form 12.902(c) long form) is required within 45 days under Florida's mandatory disclosure rules. However, in a regular uncontested case, both spouses may agree to waive filing the financial affidavits by filing Form 12.902(k), the Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits, authorized under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285. A simplified dissolution waives this disclosure differently as part of its streamlined process. We prepare the correct disclosure paperwork for your specific path so nothing is missing when you file.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Miami?
Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing (0 days), so an uncontested case moves as quickly as the court's docket allows. In practice, a well-prepared uncontested divorce in Miami-Dade commonly finalizes within a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on whether the 11th Circuit sets a brief hearing or enters an Administrative Final Judgment without one. The court controls scheduling, so we cannot promise a specific date. The biggest cause of delay is incomplete paperwork — missing signatures, residency proof, or schedules — which is exactly what attorney preparation prevents. For more, see our Florida uncontested divorce timeline guide.
Can I get an uncontested divorce in Miami if we have children?
Yes. You cannot use the simplified dissolution path if you have minor or dependent children, but you can still file a regular uncontested divorce using Form 12.901(b)(2). You and your spouse must agree on a parenting plan that sets the time-sharing schedule and parental responsibility under F.S. 61.13, plus child support calculated under Florida's guidelines. Florida applies a presumption of equal time-sharing effective July 1, 2023, though parents can agree to a different schedule that serves the child's best interests. Our $750 flat fee includes the parenting plan, child support worksheet, and UCCJEA affidavit at no additional charge.
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