Simplified Dissolution Hialeah FL: $750 Fast Divorce (2026)

A simplified dissolution in Hialeah is Florida's fastest divorce path: under Florida Statute 61.052(2), a married couple with no minor children, no alimony claim, and full agreement on property and debts can file Form 12.901(a) in Miami-Dade's 11th Judicial Circuit. Our firm prepares the case for a $750 flat attorney fee (court costs of about $408-$410 and notary are separate).

What Is a Simplified Dissolution in Hialeah, Florida?

A simplified dissolution of marriage is a streamlined divorce procedure created by Florida Statute 61.052(2). It lets qualifying couples skip much of the paperwork and litigation that a standard dissolution requires. Instead of a contested court fight, both spouses sign a joint petition, agree in writing on how to divide their property and debts, and appear together at one brief final hearing.

For Hialeah residents, the case is filed in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts. Because Hialeah sits in Miami-Dade County, your dissolution is heard at the Family Division of the Miami-Dade circuit court, not in a separate municipal court.

The simplified path is genuinely faster than a regular divorce, but it is also narrower. Florida law (F.S. 61.052(2)) permits it only for couples who meet every eligibility requirement, and it asks both spouses to waive certain rights in exchange for speed. Understanding those trade-offs before you file is the difference between a smooth 30-day process and a rejected petition.

Who Qualifies for a Simplified Dissolution in Hialeah?

Under Florida Statute 61.052(2), you and your spouse must meet all of the following conditions to use the simplified dissolution process:

• You have no minor or dependent children together, and the wife is not pregnant.
• Neither spouse is seeking alimony (spousal support).
• You both agree that the marriage is irretrievably broken (Florida's only no-fault ground under F.S. 61.052).
• You have agreed on how to divide all marital assets and debts.
• At least one spouse has lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing, as required by F.S. 61.021.
• Both spouses are willing to sign the petition and appear together at the final hearing.

If even one of these is not true, you cannot use simplified dissolution. The most common disqualifier for Hialeah families is minor children. If you have children under 18, you must use a regular uncontested dissolution, which folds in a parenting plan and child support worksheet. Our related guide on uncontested divorce with children in Hialeah walks through that path in detail.

The 6-month Florida residency requirement (F.S. 61.021) is proven with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration card, or the sworn testimony of a witness who knows you have lived here. Military members stationed in Florida satisfy the same requirement.

How Much Does a Simplified Dissolution Cost in Hialeah?

Our firm handles a simplified dissolution in Hialeah for a $750 flat attorney fee, the same price we charge in all 67 Florida counties. Court costs and notary fees are separate and paid directly by you.

Here is how the total typically breaks down for a Miami-Dade filing:

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 Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts before you file. If you cannot afford the filing fee, Florida lets you request a waiver by filing a Motion to Defer Filing Fees (Form 12.902(a)).

The $750 flat fee gives you a licensed Florida attorney who prepares and reviews every document, confirms your case actually qualifies as simplified, and answers your legal questions. That is a different service from a non-lawyer typing service, which cannot give legal advice or catch a substantive error before it reaches the judge. For a fuller cost comparison, see our uncontested divorce cost breakdown for Hialeah.

Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Divorce

Many Hialeah couples assume simplified dissolution is always the better choice because it is faster. It often is, but not always. The table below compares the two uncontested paths.

The biggest trade-off is that simplified dissolution asks both spouses to waive the right to financial disclosure from each other and the right to trial. That is fine when you both know exactly what you own and owe and trust the agreement. It can be risky if one spouse suspects hidden assets or debts. In that situation, a regular uncontested dissolution, where each party files a Family Law Financial Affidavit, gives you more protection. Our firm reviews your situation and recommends the path that actually fits your case.

What Forms Do You Need for a Simplified Dissolution in Hialeah?

Florida uses standardized family law forms available at flcourts.gov. A simplified dissolution in Miami-Dade generally requires:

• Form 12.901(a) - Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, signed by both spouses before a notary.
• Form 12.902(f)(3) - Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, which lists how you divide property and debts.
• Form 12.901(a)(2) - the joint waiver and consent language confirming both spouses understand what they are giving up.
• A civil cover sheet and, if applicable, Form 12.902(k) - Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits, which lets you skip filing the financial affidavits under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285.
• Proof of Florida residency for at least one spouse (F.S. 61.021).

The Marital Settlement Agreement is the heart of the case. Even in a simplified dissolution, a complete MSA should address every marital asset (homes, vehicles, bank accounts, retirement) and every marital debt (mortgages, car loans, credit cards) under Florida's equitable distribution framework (F.S. 61.075). Florida divides marital property fairly, not automatically 50/50, so a clear written agreement prevents the judge from having to decide anything.

Documents are filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. Miami-Dade also maintains family law self-help resources for residents who need guidance on where and how to submit filings.

How Long Does a Simplified Dissolution Take in Hialeah?

Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing, though F.S. 61.19 provides that a judgment generally is not entered until 20 days after the petition is filed unless the court finds good cause to act sooner. In practice, a simplified dissolution in Miami-Dade typically concludes within 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the court's calendar.

Here is a realistic timeline for a Hialeah simplified dissolution:

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit does require both spouses to attend a short final hearing for a simplified dissolution, which is one of the defining features of this path under F.S. 61.052(2). The hearing is usually brief when the paperwork is complete and both parties are present. No one can guarantee a specific date because the court controls scheduling, but a well-prepared case moves quickly.

Why Use an Attorney for a Fast Divorce in Hialeah?

A simplified dissolution looks simple on paper, and that is exactly where couples get into trouble. Online form services and non-lawyer document preparers can fill in blanks, but by law they cannot give you legal advice, cannot tell you whether simplified dissolution is even the right path, and cannot catch a defective Marital Settlement Agreement before a judge rejects it.

As a licensed Florida law firm, we do things a typing service cannot:

• Confirm your case genuinely qualifies under F.S. 61.052(2) before you waive any rights.
• Draft a complete MSA that divides every asset and debt under F.S. 61.075 so nothing is left for a future dispute.
• Prepare the correct forms for Miami-Dade and file them through the E-Filing Portal.
• Answer your legal questions in plain language throughout the process.

That full representation is what the $750 flat attorney fee covers, statewide and transparent, with court costs disclosed up front. If your situation turns out to be more complex than a simplified dissolution allows, we will tell you honestly and point you to the right path, such as a regular uncontested divorce in Hialeah or, for genuinely contested matters, an attorney from Divorce.law's vetted network.

A note from Antonio: I have practiced Florida family law since 2006, and the single most common mistake I see in do-it-yourself simplified dissolutions is an incomplete settlement agreement that ignores a retirement account or a joint debt. Fixing that after the judgment is far more expensive than getting it right the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the FAQ section below for detailed answers about eligibility, cost, timing, and the difference between simplified and regular uncontested divorce in Hialeah.

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.