How to File Uncontested Divorce in Port St. Lucie FL: $750
How to file uncontested divorce in Port St. Lucie, Florida: forms, St. Lucie Clerk of Court steps, timeline, and our $750 flat attorney fee (2026).
To file an uncontested divorce in Port St. Lucie, both spouses must agree on all issues, one spouse must meet Florida's 6-month residency requirement (F.S. 61.021), and you file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Our firm prepares your entire uncontested case for a $750 flat attorney fee (court costs ~$408-$410 and notary are separate).
What Makes a Port St. Lucie Divorce "Uncontested"?
An uncontested divorce means you and your spouse agree on every issue in the marriage: division of property and debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility for any minor children, child support, and alimony. Florida is a no-fault state under F.S. 61.052 — the only ground is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken," so you never have to prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty.
If you and your spouse cannot agree on even one issue, the case becomes contested and the flat fee does not apply. When you agree on everything, the case moves through the St. Lucie County court on paper and typically ends with a short final hearing. That is where an attorney-prepared uncontested divorce saves you time and money — the documents are done correctly the first time.
Our firm handles uncontested divorces in all 67 Florida counties, including St. Lucie, for the same $750 flat attorney fee. You file locally in the 19th Judicial Circuit; the price does not change based on where you live.
Where Do You File for Divorce in Port St. Lucie?
Port St. Lucie is in St. Lucie County, which is served by the 19th Judicial Circuit Court (the circuit also covers Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties). Dissolution of marriage petitions are filed with the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court, whose main courthouse is in Fort Pierce, with the clerk also maintaining a service location in Port St. Lucie.
You do not appear in person to file. Florida requires electronic filing through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com, where you register a free account and submit your petition and supporting forms to St. Lucie County. Self-represented filers can also use the family law self-help resources published by the St. Lucie County Clerk and the Florida Courts self-help program at flcourts.gov.
To file here, at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing (F.S. 61.021), proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or a corroborating witness affidavit.
What Are the Steps to File an Uncontested Divorce in Port St. Lucie?
The process to file uncontested divorce in Port St. Lucie follows a predictable sequence:
Because our firm prepares every document and reviews your agreement before it reaches the clerk, most clients spend their energy on decisions, not paperwork.
Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Dissolution
Florida offers two uncontested paths, and choosing the wrong one causes rejected filings and delay. Simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) is faster but has strict eligibility limits and waives certain rights.
| Feature | Simplified Dissolution (Form 12.901(a)) | Regular Uncontested (Form 12.901(b)(1) or (b)(2)) |
|---|---|---|
| Minor or dependent children | Not allowed | Allowed (Form 12.901(b)(2)) |
| Alimony requested | Neither spouse may seek it | Allowed |
| Both spouses appear at final hearing | Required | Only petitioner typically required |
| Financial disclosure | Waived by both parties | Required unless waived by Form 12.902(k) |
| Right to trial / disclosure | Waived | Preserved |
| Marital Settlement Agreement | Form 12.902(f)(3) | Written MSA (+ Parenting Plan if children) |
| Best for | No kids, no alimony, both can attend | Children, alimony, or one spouse cannot appear |
If you have minor children, need alimony addressed, or one spouse cannot attend the hearing, the regular uncontested path is the correct choice. Our firm confirms which path fits your facts before anything is filed.
How Much Does It Cost to File a Divorce in Port St. Lucie?
The total cost of an uncontested divorce in Port St. Lucie has two separate parts: the attorney fee and the court costs. Our firm charges a flat $750 attorney fee to prepare and handle your uncontested divorce — the same price in every Florida county. Separately, you pay the St. Lucie County filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, which is typically about $408-$410, plus notary fees (often around $50 per session).
Court filing fees are set by each county clerk and are separate from our flat attorney fee. As of August 2026, verify the current amount with the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court. If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may apply to defer it using Form 12.902(a) (Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status).
Compared to a traditional hourly retainer of roughly $5,000-$7,500, the flat $750 fee gives you a licensed Florida attorney at a transparent, predictable price. For a full breakdown, see our guide on uncontested divorce cost in Port St. Lucie.
What Forms Do You Need to File in St. Lucie County?
Florida uses standardized family law forms, available free at flcourts.gov. The core documents for an uncontested Port St. Lucie divorce include:
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.901(a) (simplified), 12.901(b)(1) (property, no children), or 12.901(b)(2) (with children).
- Marital Settlement Agreement — Form 12.902(f)(3) for simplified cases, or a written MSA for regular uncontested cases, covering 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 of service unless waived.
- Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits — Form 12.902(k), if both spouses agree to waive filing under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285.
- Parenting Plan and Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)) — required when there are minor children (F.S. 61.13).
- Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage — the order the judge signs to finalize.
Our firm prepares and reviews each of these so the St. Lucie County Clerk accepts the package the first time. To understand the bigger picture first, read our overview of uncontested divorce in Port St. Lucie.
How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Port St. Lucie?
Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing — F.S. 61.052 does not impose one — so an uncontested case moves as quickly as the court's calendar allows. In practice, many uncontested Port St. Lucie divorces conclude within a few weeks to a couple of months after filing, depending on how fast documents are signed and when the 19th Judicial Circuit sets the final hearing.
The court controls scheduling, so no attorney can promise an exact date. A short final hearing is typical for uncontested cases: the judge confirms the agreement is complete and voluntary, then enters the Final Judgment. If both spouses sign promptly and the paperwork is complete, the case rarely stalls. Delays usually come from incomplete forms, missing financial disclosure, or one spouse being slow to sign — problems that attorney preparation is designed to prevent.
Attorney-Prepared vs. DIY Form Services
When you file uncontested divorce in Port St. Lucie, you can use a non-lawyer document-preparation service, file entirely on your own, or hire a licensed Florida attorney. Non-lawyer typing services can fill in blanks but, by law, cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you which path fits your case, and cannot catch a substantive error in your Marital Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan.
That matters because a defective MSA can leave a debt unaddressed, mis-handle a retirement account, or create a parenting plan a judge rejects. With our firm, a Florida attorney prepares and reviews your documents, confirms your case truly qualifies as uncontested, and answers your legal questions — all for the flat $750 fee. An uncontested flat-fee divorce is a strong fit when you and your spouse genuinely agree on everything; if new disputes surface, we will tell you honestly that the case has become contested.
Frequently Asked Questions
See the FAQ section below for detailed answers about eligibility, cost, forms, and timing.
This article provides general information about Florida divorce law and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. The Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez 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.
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How much does it cost to file an uncontested divorce in Port St. Lucie?
There are two separate costs. Our firm charges a flat $750 attorney fee to prepare and handle your uncontested divorce, the same price in every Florida county. Separately, you pay the St. Lucie County filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, typically about $408-$410, plus notary fees (often around $50 per session). Court filing fees are set by each county clerk and are separate from our flat attorney fee; as of August 2026, verify the current amount with the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court. If you cannot afford the fee, you may apply to defer it using Form 12.902(a). Compared with a traditional $5,000-$7,500 retainer, the flat fee keeps your total cost transparent and predictable.
Where do I file for divorce if I live in Port St. Lucie?
You file with the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court, which serves Port St. Lucie within Florida's 19th Judicial Circuit. The main courthouse is in Fort Pierce, and the clerk also maintains a Port St. Lucie service location. You do not appear in person to file: Florida requires electronic filing through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com, where you register a free account and submit your documents to St. Lucie County. At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing (F.S. 61.021). Self-help resources are available through the St. Lucie County Clerk and the Florida Courts self-help program at flcourts.gov.
Do I have to prove fault to get divorced in Port St. Lucie?
No. Florida is a no-fault divorce state under F.S. 61.052. The only ground for dissolution is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken," so you do not have to prove adultery, abandonment, cruelty, or any other misconduct. You also do not need your spouse's consent to obtain a divorce. Florida eliminated fault-based grounds entirely, which simplifies uncontested cases. Fault is generally irrelevant to the divorce itself, although financially relevant misconduct (such as intentional waste of marital assets under F.S. 61.075) can affect property division, and adultery may be considered in an alimony determination under F.S. 61.08. In a typical uncontested case where both spouses agree, fault plays no role.
What is the difference between simplified and regular uncontested dissolution?
Simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) uses Form 12.901(a) and is only available when there are no minor or dependent children, neither spouse seeks alimony, and both spouses appear at the final hearing. It is faster but waives your right to a trial and to financial disclosure from your spouse. Regular uncontested dissolution uses Form 12.901(b)(1) (no children) or 12.901(b)(2) (with children) and is required when you have children, address alimony, or one spouse cannot attend the hearing. It is resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and, if there are children, a Parenting Plan. Our firm confirms which path fits your facts before anything is filed so the clerk accepts your package.
Which forms do I need to file an uncontested divorce in St. Lucie County?
The core forms, available free at flcourts.gov, include the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form 12.901(a), 12.901(b)(1), or 12.901(b)(2)), a Marital Settlement Agreement (Form 12.902(f)(3) for simplified cases or a written MSA), and a Family Law Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b) short form or 12.902(c) long form) generally due within 45 days unless waived. Spouses may jointly waive filing the financial affidavits using Form 12.902(k) under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285. If you have minor children, you also need a Parenting Plan and the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)) under F.S. 61.13. Our firm prepares and reviews each document for you.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Port St. Lucie?
Florida imposes no mandatory waiting period after filing — F.S. 61.052 does not require one — so an uncontested case moves as quickly as the 19th Judicial Circuit's calendar allows. Many uncontested Port St. Lucie divorces conclude within a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on how promptly both spouses sign and when the court sets the final hearing. Because the court controls scheduling, no attorney can guarantee an exact date. A brief final hearing is typical, where the judge confirms the agreement is complete and voluntary before entering the Final Judgment. Delays usually stem from incomplete forms, missing financial disclosure, or a spouse who is slow to sign — issues attorney preparation is designed to prevent.
Do both spouses have to appear in court in Port St. Lucie?
It depends on the path. In a simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2), both spouses are required to appear at the final hearing — that is one of the trade-offs for the faster process. In a regular uncontested dissolution, generally only the petitioner needs to attend the brief final hearing, and the responding spouse can sign an Answer and Waiver instead of being served or appearing. Some judges in the 19th Judicial Circuit may allow the hearing to proceed with limited appearance in straightforward uncontested cases. Our firm advises you on exactly who needs to appear based on your chosen path and the court's current practices, so there are no surprises on the hearing date.
What must our Marital Settlement Agreement cover?
The Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is the centerpiece of most uncontested cases and must resolve every issue in the marriage. That means dividing marital property and debts under Florida's equitable distribution principles (F.S. 61.075 — fairly, though not necessarily 50/50), addressing alimony (or a waiver of it), and, if you have minor children, setting time-sharing, parental responsibility, and child support under F.S. 61.13 and the F.S. 61.30 guidelines. Separate property owned before marriage or received by gift or inheritance and kept separate is generally not divided. Because 2023's SB 1416 eliminated permanent alimony, only bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational alimony remain, and spouses may agree to waive alimony in the MSA. Our firm drafts and reviews the MSA so nothing is left out.
Can I still file if I have minor children?
Yes. You cannot use simplified dissolution when minor or dependent children are involved, but you can file a regular uncontested divorce using Form 12.901(b)(2). You will need a Parenting Plan that specifies each parent's time-sharing schedule and how decisions about education, healthcare, and activities are made, plus a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)). Florida law under F.S. 61.13(3) applies a presumption, effective July 1, 2023, that equal time-sharing is in the child's best interest, though the court can deviate based on the statutory best-interest factors. Florida uses "time-sharing" and "parental responsibility" rather than "custody." The $750 flat fee is the same with children; the package simply adds the parenting plan, child support worksheet, and, where applicable, a UCCJEA affidavit.
Why hire a licensed attorney instead of an online form service?
Non-lawyer document-preparation and typing services can fill in blanks, but by law they cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you which uncontested path fits your situation, and cannot catch a substantive error in your Marital Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan. A defective agreement can leave a debt unaddressed, mishandle a retirement account, or create a parenting plan a judge rejects — problems that cost far more to fix later. With the Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez, a licensed Florida attorney prepares and reviews every document, confirms your case genuinely qualifies as uncontested, and answers your legal questions, all for a flat $750 attorney fee (court costs and notary separate). If a real dispute surfaces, we will tell you honestly that the case has become contested.
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