Amicable Divorce in Florida: $750 Flat-Fee Guide (2026)

An amicable divorce in Florida is an uncontested dissolution where both spouses agree on every issue — property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony. Because Florida is a no-fault state under F.S. 61.052, you only need to state the marriage is irretrievably broken. Our firm prepares an amicable uncontested divorce for a $750 flat attorney fee statewide (court costs ~$408-$410 and notary are separate).

What Is an Amicable Divorce in Florida?

An amicable divorce — sometimes called a peaceful divorce or friendly divorce — is not a separate legal category in Florida. It is the practical version of what the statutes call an uncontested dissolution of marriage. The defining feature is agreement: both spouses have resolved how they will divide their property and debts, how they will share time with any children, and whether either spouse will receive alimony, before the case ever reaches a judge.

Florida law makes the amicable path straightforward. Under F.S. 61.052, the only ground for divorce is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." You do not have to prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty, and you do not need your spouse's permission to file. When both spouses already agree, this no-fault framework removes nearly all of the conflict that drives up cost and delay in a traditional divorce.

The contrast with a contested case is stark. A contested Florida divorce can cost $5,000 to $7,500 per spouse in attorney retainers and can take a year or more. An amicable, uncontested case prepared by a licensed Florida attorney can be completed for a flat $750 attorney fee — the same price in every one of Florida's 67 counties — with court costs and notary fees paid separately by the client.

How Much Does an Amicable Divorce Cost in Florida?

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