Alachua County Uncontested Divorce Lawyer — $750 Flat Fee

By Antonio G. Jimenez | Florida Bar No. 21022 | Last Reviewed: June 2026

# Uncontested Divorce in Alachua County, Florida (2026 Guide)

FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Alachua County residents, prepared and reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before anything is filed, and managed 100% remotely. You pay the separate $395 court filing fee directly to the clerk. Florida grants the divorce once the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, with no need to prove fault or assign blame.

Does Your Alachua County Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?

Your divorce qualifies as uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue, including property, debt, and any matters involving children. Disagreement on even one issue can push a case into contested territory, which changes the timeline and the cost. The test is simple: do you both want the divorce, and do you both agree on how to wrap it up?

In my experience, most couples who think their case is complicated actually qualify as uncontested once they sit down and confirm they agree on the big items. The label sounds technical, but it really comes down to mutual agreement and a willingness to both sign.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Alachua County?

An uncontested divorce in Alachua County costs $750 for our flat attorney fee, plus a $395 court filing fee paid to the clerk and a few smaller predictable costs. There is no hourly meter and no surprise billing on our side. Here is how the numbers break down so you can plan with confidence.

The flat fee is the same whether or not you have minor children. With children, the package simply adds the parenting plan, the child support guidelines worksheet, and the required UCCJEA affidavit at no extra charge.

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What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Alachua County?

At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for a minimum of six months before the petition is filed, under Fla. Stat. §61.021. This residency requirement is jurisdictional, which means the court cannot grant your divorce without it. You prove it with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness.

The six-month period attaches to Florida as a whole, not specifically to Alachua County. You file in Alachua County because you or your spouse currently live there, which makes it the proper venue. Gainesville's large student and young-adult population means residency timing comes up often, so it is worth confirming before you file.

What if I just moved to Alachua County?

Moving into Alachua County recently is fine as long as you or your spouse has been a Florida resident for the full six months somewhere in the state. If you both just arrived in Florida, you must wait until one of you crosses the six-month mark before filing. We review your residency facts up front so the case is never dismissed for a defect you could have avoided.

How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in Alachua County? (Step-by-Step)

You file an uncontested divorce in Alachua County by preparing the correct forms, e-filing them with the clerk, and waiting out the statutory period before the judge signs the final judgment. Here is the sequence.

If any step feels uncertain, you do not have to guess your way through it. We handle the preparation and the filing for you, with attorney review before anything reaches the clerk.

What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Alachua County?

You need the petition, a financial affidavit or its waiver, proof of service, and the final judgment form, with additional forms when children are involved. The exact set depends on whether you qualify for simplified dissolution. The table below covers the core forms.

The Florida Supreme Court's official forms and instructions are published at flcourts.gov. Picking the wrong petition is one of the most common reasons a case stalls, so the track decision matters.

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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Alachua County?

An uncontested divorce in Alachua County typically takes about four to eight weeks from filing to final judgment, driven mostly by the statutory waiting period and the court's calendar. The 20-day waiting period under Fla. Stat. §61.19 sets the floor, and the court may enter judgment sooner for good cause. Actual timing varies by county and by how busy the judge's calendar is.

What Happens at the Final Hearing for an Uncontested Divorce in Alachua County?

At the final hearing, the judge confirms that the marriage is irretrievably broken, verifies the residency requirement, reviews your agreement, and signs the final judgment. The hearing for an uncontested case is short and routine, often lasting only a few minutes. You confirm a handful of facts under oath, and the judge approves what you and your spouse have already agreed to. Where children are involved, the court reviews the parenting plan and confirms support figures align with Fla. Stat. §61.30. Where property is divided, the judgment reflects the distribution the parties agreed to under Fla. Stat. §61.075.

Can the final hearing be waived in Alachua County?

In many uncontested cases the appearance is brief, and some Florida courts allow the final step to proceed without an in-person appearance, depending on the judge and the type of dissolution. Simplified dissolutions and certain agreed cases may be handled with a minimal or remote appearance. Because practices differ by judge and by county, we confirm the current expectation with the Alachua Clerk of the Circuit Court before your hearing date so you know exactly what to expect.

Why Alachua County Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law

We handle your entire divorce remotely, so there is no office visit and no trip to a courthouse. You communicate with us by phone, email, and secure upload from wherever you are, whether that is Gainesville, Alachua, or one of the smaller communities across the county. Everything that needs a signature is handled electronically.

Our fee is a flat $750 with no surprise billing. You know the full cost of our work before you start, and that number does not change because a case took an extra phone call or another round of documents. The only separate costs are the court's own fees, which we tell you about in advance.

Victoria, our AI assistant, gathers your information and prepares your documents in minutes rather than days. A licensed Florida attorney then reviews every document before it is filed, so speed never comes at the expense of accuracy. You get the efficiency of technology with the judgment of a real attorney behind it.

That combination is the clear difference: a flat $750, the same with or without minor children, attorney-prepared and reviewed, 100% remote, and available across all 67 Florida counties. It is a sharp contrast with do-it-yourself form sites that leave you alone with the paperwork and hourly-billing firms whose costs are hard to predict. For Alachua County couples balancing work, school, and family, that predictability matters.

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Alachua County is anchored by Gainesville and the University of Florida, a community where many residents are students, faculty, and young professionals juggling demanding schedules. We built this service so you never have to take time off to drive downtown or sit in a waiting room. Your case is prepared, reviewed, and filed for you while you keep your life moving. If you and your spouse agree it is time to move forward, we are ready to help you close this chapter cleanly.

About the Author: Antonio G. Jimenez is a Florida-licensed family law attorney (Bar No. 21022) and founder of FloridaDivorce.law. He handles flat-fee uncontested divorces for clients throughout all 67 Florida counties. All filings are handled remotely, so clients never need to appear at a courthouse or law office.

This article was written by Antonio G. Jimenez, Florida Bar No. 21022, and is intended for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Florida law and court procedures may change. Verify all procedural requirements with the Alachua Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.