Uncontested Divorce Miami: $750 Flat Fee Guide (2026)

An uncontested divorce in Miami costs a $750 flat attorney fee at Divorce Law PLLC (court costs of approximately $409 and notary fees are separate). You file in the 11th Judicial Circuit through the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts. Both spouses must agree on property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony under Florida Statutes Chapter 61.

What Is an Uncontested Divorce in Miami?

An uncontested divorce is a dissolution of marriage where you and your spouse agree on every issue: division of property and debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility for any children, child support, and alimony. Because nothing is left for a judge to decide, the case moves through the 11th Judicial Circuit faster and at lower cost than a contested case.

Florida is a no-fault state under F.S. 61.052. You do not prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty — the only ground is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." You do not need your spouse's consent to file, but for a case to remain uncontested, both spouses must ultimately agree on the terms in writing.

Miami residents file in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County. To file, at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing, as required by F.S. 61.021. Residency is proven with a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or a corroborating witness.

For a complete statewide overview, see our Uncontested Divorce in Florida: $750 Flat-Fee Guide.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Miami?

The total cost of an uncontested divorce in Miami has two parts: the attorney fee and the court costs. At Divorce Law PLLC, our flat attorney fee is $750 — the same price in Miami-Dade and in all 67 Florida counties. Court costs are separate and paid directly to the clerk.

The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts charges a filing fee of approximately $409 to open a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. 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 of Courts.

Here is how the typical out-of-pocket costs break down:

If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may apply for indigent status using an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status; the court may waive or defer fees. For a deeper cost comparison, read our Uncontested Divorce Cost in Florida guide.

Simplified vs. Regular Uncontested Divorce in Miami

Florida offers two uncontested paths, and choosing the right one matters. Both are available through the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts, but they have very different requirements.

A simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) uses Form 12.901(a) (Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage). It is the fastest route, but it has strict conditions and waives important rights.

A regular uncontested dissolution uses Form 12.901(b)(1) (no dependent or minor children) or Form 12.901(b)(2) (with children), and is resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and, if you have children, a Parenting Plan.

In Miami-Dade, simplified divorce petitions require both parties to appear together, in person, at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, each presenting valid Florida photo identification. If you have minor children, want alimony, or one spouse cannot appear in person, you use the regular uncontested path instead.

What Forms and Documents Do You Need?

Florida uses standardized family law forms available at flcourts.gov. The exact forms depend on your situation, but most Miami uncontested cases involve the following:

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage: Form 12.901(a) for simplified, or Form 12.901(b)(1)/(b)(2) for regular uncontested cases.
• Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA): the centerpiece of most uncontested cases. The simplified version is Form 12.902(f)(3). The MSA must cover property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony.
• Family Law Financial Affidavit: Form 12.902(b) (short form, under $50,000 gross annual income) or Form 12.902(c) (long form). Generally due within 45 days.
• Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits: Form 12.902(k), under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285, if both spouses agree to waive filing financial affidavits.
• Parenting Plan: required when minor children are involved, under F.S. 61.13.
• Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage: the order the judge signs to end the marriage.

Our firm prepares and reviews each of these documents so the MSA and Parenting Plan are complete and consistent before filing. As a licensed Florida law firm, we can answer your legal questions and catch substantive errors — something non-lawyer document-preparation services are not permitted to do.

How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in Miami?

The Miami-Dade filing process follows the same steps as the rest of Florida, with local filing through the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Here is the typical sequence:

Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing (0 days), though the court controls scheduling, so the overall timeline depends on the 11th Circuit's docket. For typical ranges, see How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Florida?.

Miami-Dade also offers family law self-help resources through the Clerk of Courts and the Eleventh Circuit's self-help programs for residents handling parts of their case on their own.

Property, Time-Sharing, and Alimony in a Miami Uncontested Divorce

Even in an uncontested case, your Marital Settlement Agreement must address the substantive issues Florida law governs, so the terms hold up and the judge approves them.

Property and debts are divided under equitable distribution (F.S. 61.075), which means a fair division — not automatically 50/50, though equal division is the starting presumption. In an uncontested case, you and your spouse decide the split yourselves and write it into the MSA. Florida is not a community property state.

Time-sharing and parental responsibility are governed by F.S. 61.13. Florida uses "time-sharing" rather than "custody" and "parental responsibility" rather than "legal custody." Effective July 1, 2023, there is a presumption that equal time-sharing is in the best interest of the child, though parents in an uncontested case can agree to a different schedule in their Parenting Plan. Child support follows the guidelines in F.S. 61.30.

Alimony is authorized under F.S. 61.08. After SB 1416 took effect July 1, 2023, permanent alimony was eliminated. The remaining forms are bridge-the-gap (maximum 2 years), rehabilitative (maximum 5 years), and durational (capped by the length of the marriage). In an uncontested divorce, spouses frequently agree to waive alimony entirely in the MSA. Learn more in our Florida Alimony After SB 1416 guide.

Why Hire a Licensed Florida Attorney for an Uncontested Divorce?

An uncontested flat-fee divorce is a strong fit when both spouses genuinely agree and the financial picture is straightforward. It is the wrong fit when there are hidden assets, a dispute over time-sharing, a business to value, or one spouse who will not cooperate — those cases are contested and require a different approach.

With Divorce Law PLLC, an actual licensed Florida attorney prepares and reviews your documents, confirms the MSA and Parenting Plan are complete, and answers your legal questions. Non-lawyer typing or form services can fill in blanks but cannot give legal advice or flag a substantive problem that could get your case bounced at the final hearing.

Our flat fee is $750 statewide, with court costs disclosed up front — transparent pricing with no hourly surprises. If your situation turns out to be contested, we will tell you honestly and explain your options rather than force a flat fee onto a case that does not fit.

Frequently Asked Questions About Uncontested Divorce in Miami

See the FAQ section below for detailed answers about cost, forms, timelines, and the Miami-Dade filing process.

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.