Uncontested Divorce Florida Cost 2026: Timeline and How to Qualify

You have already had the hard conversation. You and your spouse agree: the marriage is over, there are no children to worry about, and you both just want to move forward. Now the question keeping you up at night is a practical one — how much does an uncontested divorce in Florida actually cost in 2026, and how fast can it be done?

Here is the direct answer. The uncontested divorce Florida cost in 2026 ranges from roughly $500 if you handle every document yourself to $1,500 or more with a traditional attorney. At Divorce.law, we offer a complete uncontested divorce package for $995 that includes preparation of every required document, e-filing with the court, and finalization in two weeks or less. That flat fee covers the legal work — the only additional cost is the court filing fee, which varies by county (typically $300 to $410 depending on your Florida circuit).

I am Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq. (Florida Bar #21022), and in my practice I have helped hundreds of couples navigate this exact situation. When both spouses are in agreement and there are no minor children, an uncontested divorce is the cheapest way to get divorced in Florida and the fastest path to closing this chapter. Let me walk you through everything you need to know.

What Is an Uncontested Divorce in Florida?

An uncontested divorce is a dissolution of marriage in which both spouses agree on every issue — property division, debt allocation, and, if applicable, alimony — and neither party contests the grounds for divorce. In Florida, the legal term is Dissolution of Marriage, governed primarily by Florida Statute 61.052.

Unlike a contested divorce, which can drag on for months or years with hearings, depositions, and trial dates, an uncontested divorce can move through the court system in as little as two weeks when the paperwork is properly prepared and filed.

Here is the key distinction: in a simple divorce in Florida with no children and full agreement, the court is essentially rubber-stamping your mutual decision. The judge reviews the documents, confirms the agreement is fair and voluntary, and enters the Final Judgment. There is no courtroom battle.

How to Qualify for an Uncontested Divorce in Florida (2026 Requirements)

Not every divorce qualifies as uncontested. You must meet every single one of the following requirements:

Residency Requirement

At least one spouse must have been a resident of the State of Florida for at least six months immediately before filing the petition. Under Florida Statute 61.021, residency can be established with a valid Florida driver's license, Florida voter registration card, or an affidavit from a third party.

Full Agreement on All Terms

Both spouses must agree on the division of all marital assets and liabilities, whether either party will receive alimony (and if so, the amount and duration), and any other financial matters. This agreement is formalized in a document called a Marital Settlement Agreement.

No Minor or Dependent Children

For the streamlined uncontested process I am describing here — our $995 Uncontested Divorce (No Kids) service — there must be no minor or dependent children of the marriage. If you do have children, we offer a separate Uncontested Divorce with Kids service that addresses parenting plans and child support.

Grounds for Divorce

Florida is a no-fault divorce state. Under Florida Statute 61.052(1), you only need to show that the marriage is irretrievably broken. You do not need to prove adultery, abuse, or any other fault-based ground. One spouse simply states the marriage is irretrievably broken, and that is legally sufficient.

Voluntary Agreement

Neither spouse can be coerced into signing. The court will confirm that both parties entered the agreement voluntarily. If a judge suspects duress, they can reject the settlement.

If you check every box above, you qualify. And if you are not sure, you can ask Victoria, our AI legal assistant, to walk you through a quick eligibility check anytime, day or night.

Uncontested Divorce Florida Cost Breakdown for 2026

Let me be completely transparent about the costs because I know this is what you are really searching for. Here is the full uncontested divorce Florida cost breakdown for 2026:

Court Filing Fees

The filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage varies by circuit. In most Florida counties, expect to pay between $300 and $410. Here are some specific examples:

• Miami-Dade County (11th Circuit): $409
• Broward County (17th Circuit): $301
• Palm Beach County (15th Circuit): $301
• Orange County (9th Circuit): $301
• Hillsborough County (13th Circuit): $301
• Duval County (4th Circuit): $301

These fees are paid directly to the Clerk of Court and are separate from any attorney fees.

Attorney or Document Preparation Fees

This is where costs vary dramatically depending on the route you choose:

• DIY (self-filing): $0 in attorney fees, but you assume all risk of errors, delays, and rejected filings
• Online document preparation services: $200 to $500, often with no attorney review
• Divorce.law flat-fee service: $995, includes attorney-prepared documents, e-filing, and support through finalization
• Traditional law firm (full representation): $1,500 to $3,500+ for an uncontested case

Total Out-of-Pocket Cost

With our service, most clients pay approximately $1,296 to $1,405 total — that is $995 for our flat fee plus $301 to $410 for the court filing fee. No hidden charges. No hourly billing surprises.

Compare that to the average contested divorce in Florida, which costs between $13,000 and $20,000 or more. An uncontested divorce is not just the simplest option — it is by far the cheapest way to get divorced in Florida.

Uncontested Divorce Florida Timeline: How Fast Can It Be Done?

The uncontested divorce Florida timeline depends on several factors, but here is the general framework.

Florida has no mandatory waiting period for divorces without minor children. This is a detail many people get wrong. The 20-day waiting period that some websites reference applies only to cases involving minor children under Florida Statute 61.19. If you have no kids, the court can enter your Final Judgment as soon as the paperwork is properly filed and reviewed.

In my practice, here is what the timeline looks like:

Total time from start to finish: approximately 2 weeks or less.

That said, some circuits are faster than others. In my experience, Orange County and Hillsborough County judges tend to turn around uncontested final judgments quickly, sometimes within days of filing. Miami-Dade can take slightly longer due to volume, but we know which divisions move fastest and we file accordingly.

A recent client came to us on a Monday morning. She and her husband had been separated for over a year, had no children, and had already divided their belongings informally. They simply needed the legal paperwork to make it official. We prepared the documents by Wednesday, they both signed by Friday, we e-filed the following Monday, and the Final Judgment was entered eight days later. Total time: 12 days from first contact to legally divorced.

Step-by-Step: How an Uncontested Divorce Works in Florida

Let me walk you through the exact process, step by step, so you know what to expect.

Step 1: Determine Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the residency requirement, that both spouses agree on all terms, and that there are no minor children. If you are unsure about any of these, schedule a strategy session and we will tell you exactly where you stand.

Step 2: Prepare the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

The Petition is the document that initiates the case. In Florida, this is based on Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(a) for a simplified dissolution or Form 12.901(b)(1) for a regular dissolution. The choice of form matters. In my practice, I evaluate each client's situation to determine which form gives them the cleanest path to finalization.

Step 3: Draft the Marital Settlement Agreement

This is the most critical document in an uncontested divorce. The Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is the legally binding contract that spells out how you and your spouse are dividing everything — bank accounts, retirement funds, real estate, vehicles, debts, credit cards, and whether anyone receives alimony.

When I prepare this document, I always include specific language addressing tax implications of asset transfers, hold-harmless provisions for joint debts, and clear effective dates. A poorly drafted MSA can haunt you for years. I have seen clients come to me after using a cheap template online, only to discover that their agreement was ambiguous enough to trigger post-judgment litigation that cost them thousands.

Step 4: Complete the Financial Affidavit

Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285 requires financial disclosure in virtually every divorce case. For most uncontested divorces, this means completing a Short Form Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b)) if your individual gross annual income is under $50,000, or the Long Form (Form 12.902(c)) if it exceeds that amount.

This affidavit is sworn under oath. Accuracy matters. I guide every client through this form to make sure nothing is omitted or misstated.

Step 5: Execute the Waiver of Service

In a contested divorce, you must formally serve your spouse with the petition — often through a process server. In an uncontested divorce, your spouse can sign a Waiver of Service (Form 12.903(a)), which eliminates this step entirely. This saves time, money, and the awkwardness of having a stranger show up at your spouse's door or workplace.

Step 6: E-File Everything with the Court

Florida courts require electronic filing through the statewide e-filing portal. We handle this for you. The documents are submitted to the Clerk of Court in the county where either spouse resides.

Step 7: Obtain the Final Judgment

Once the judge reviews the complete file and confirms that the agreement is fair, voluntary, and complete, they sign the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. In many uncontested cases without children, no hearing is required — the judge can enter the judgment based on the paperwork alone.

When the Final Judgment is entered, you are legally divorced.

What Is Included in Our $995 Uncontested Divorce Service

Here is exactly what you get with our Uncontested Divorce (No Kids) service:

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, prepared by a Florida-licensed attorney
• Summons
• Marital Settlement Agreement, custom-drafted for your specific situation
• Financial Affidavit (Short Form), with guided completion
• Waiver of Service, so your spouse does not need to be formally served
• Final Judgment, prepared and submitted for the judge's signature
• E-Filing with the court, handled entirely by our team
• Unlimited email support throughout the process
• Divorce.law Client Portal access for secure document sharing and real-time case tracking
• 24/7 access to Victoria, our AI legal assistant, for case questions anytime
• Secure document upload and real-time status updates

The flat fee is $995. The court filing fee (paid to the Clerk) is additional and varies by county. There are no hidden costs, no hourly surprises, and no nickel-and-diming.

Common Concerns and Objections

Can I Just Do This Myself and Save Money?

You can. Florida provides self-help resources and approved forms through the Florida Courts Self-Help website. Many clerks' offices also have facilitators who can provide procedural guidance (but not legal advice).

Here is what I tell people honestly: if your situation is extremely simple — no real property, no retirement accounts, no debts, and you are both completely comfortable filling out legal forms — you may be able to handle it yourself.

But here is the risk. I regularly see self-filed cases that get rejected by the clerk for technical errors, or worse, cases where the Final Judgment is entered but the Marital Settlement Agreement has gaps that create problems months or years later. One client came to me after her DIY divorce was finalized, only to discover that the MSA she downloaded from the internet did not address her ex-husband's pension. He later claimed she waived her right to it. Fixing that cost her more than ten times what the original divorce would have cost with proper legal guidance.

The $995 investment in having an attorney prepare your documents is not just about convenience. It is insurance against costly mistakes.

What If We Agree on Almost Everything but Not Quite?

If you and your spouse agree on most things but have one or two sticking points, you may still be able to reach an uncontested resolution. A Marital Settlement Agreement service or a brief strategy session can help you work through the remaining issues before filing. It is almost always cheaper to resolve those disagreements before filing than to litigate them after.

What If My Spouse Will Not Sign the Waiver?

If your spouse agrees to the divorce but simply will not sign the paperwork, the case is no longer truly uncontested. However, there are procedural options. We can formally serve them, and if they do not respond within 20 days under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.080, you may be able to proceed by default. This changes the timeline and process, but it is not a dead end.

Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Dissolution

Florida offers two paths for an uncontested divorce, and this distinction matters.

Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

Under Florida Statute 61.052(2), a simplified dissolution is available when both parties agree the marriage is irretrievably broken, there are no minor or dependent children, the wife is not pregnant, at least one party has been a Florida resident for six months, the parties have agreed on division of all assets and liabilities, and neither party is seeking alimony. Both spouses must appear at the final hearing together, and there is no right to appeal or to seek a trial.

Regular Uncontested Dissolution

A regular dissolution follows the standard procedure under Florida Statute 61.052(1) but is uncontested because both parties agree. Unlike the simplified process, a regular uncontested dissolution can include alimony provisions, does not always require both spouses to appear in court, and preserves more procedural rights.

In my practice, I recommend the regular uncontested dissolution for most clients because it offers more flexibility and protections, even when the case is simple. The simplified dissolution has limitations that can catch people off guard — particularly the inability to seek alimony of any kind.

Why Couples Choose Divorce.law for Their Uncontested Divorce

We built our practice around one principle: not every divorce needs a $10,000 legal battle. Our unbundled legal services model means you pay only for what you need. For a straightforward uncontested divorce with no children, you need properly prepared legal documents, competent court filing, and reliable support if questions come up. That is exactly what we provide for $995.

Every document is prepared by a Florida-licensed attorney — not a paralegal service, not a form-filling website, and not an AI tool operating without attorney oversight. I personally review the work product before it goes to the court.

Your case is tracked through our secure client portal, and if you have a question at 2 AM, Victoria — our AI legal assistant — is available 24/7 at /ask-victoria to provide immediate guidance.

Take the First Step Today

If you and your spouse agree that the marriage is over, you have no minor children, and you are ready to move forward, there is no reason to wait. Every day you delay is another day you remain legally tied to a relationship that has already ended.

Our Uncontested Divorce (No Kids) service costs $995, includes every document you need, and can have your divorce finalized in two weeks or less. You can get started right now — upload your information through our secure portal, and we will begin preparing your documents within one business day.

If you are not sure whether your situation qualifies, schedule a strategy session or ask Victoria to help you evaluate your options. Either way, you deserve to know exactly where you stand.

Your next chapter is waiting. Let us help you get there.

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This article provides general information about Florida divorce law and is not legal advice. Every case is unique. For advice specific to your situation, schedule a consultation with a Florida-licensed attorney.