Northeast Florida · Eighth Judicial Circuit
Baker County Uncontested Divorce Lawyer — $750 Flat Fee
For Baker County couples who agree, we remove the expensive parts of divorce while keeping the attorney-drafted settlement agreement. Same flat $750 attorney fee with or without children — 100% remote, attorney-prepared and attorney-reviewed before filing.
$750 flat attorney fee
Same price with or without children. No retainer, no hourly billing.
Court filing fee — separate
About $425 (includes the card convenience fee), paid to the Baker County Clerk of Court.
Remote notary — separate
Remote online notarization is separate and paid directly to the independent notary.
Filing your divorce in Baker County
Baker County is part of Florida's Eighth Judicial Circuit. Your uncontested dissolution is filed with the Baker County Clerk of Court through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal — you never have to visit the courthouse. Court procedures and judicial review can vary by county. After filing, the clerk issues your case number and routes the case according to local procedure.
You don't need litigation pricing for a non-litigation divorce — but you still need attorney-drafted documents. Every document is reviewed by Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq. · Florida Bar #21022 before filing. The firm represents the purchasing spouse; your spouse may sign as an unrepresented party and may seek independent legal advice.
By Antonio G. Jimenez | Florida Bar No. 21022 | Last Reviewed: June 2026
# Uncontested Divorce in Baker County, Florida (2026 Guide)
FloridaDivorce.law handles your uncontested divorce in Baker County for a flat fee of $750, prepared and reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before anything is filed, and done 100% remotely. You pay the separate $395 Baker County court filing fee directly to the clerk. Your marriage qualifies once it is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052 and you and your spouse agree on the terms.
Does Your Baker County Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?
Your divorce is uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue, including any children, property, and support. Florida calls this a dissolution of marriage, and it only needs the marriage to be irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, with no fault to prove. Agreement is what makes a case uncontested, not whether you have children or assets. The table below shows where most Baker County couples land.
| Your situation | Likely uncontested? |
|---|---|
| No children and no shared property | Yes, this is the simplest path |
| Children or property, but full written agreement | Yes, with a parenting plan and marital settlement agreement |
| Spouse is non-responsive or cannot be located | Sometimes, may require service by publication and added steps |
| Active disagreement on a key issue | No, this is a contested case and needs a different approach |
In my experience, many couples in Macclenny and the surrounding rural areas assume that having a child or a jointly titled vehicle makes their case contested. It does not. As long as you both agree on how those things are handled, your divorce remains uncontested, and the work is mostly paperwork done correctly the first time.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Baker County?
The two real costs are the court's filing fee and the attorney fee, and both are predictable. The Baker County court filing fee is $395, paid to the Baker Clerk of the Circuit Court. Our flat attorney fee is $750, and it does not change based on whether you have children. The table below breaks down what you should budget.
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee (paid to clerk) | $395 |
| Service of process (if spouse must be served) | Varies, often $40 to $60 |
| Parenting course (only if minor children) | Roughly $25 to $40 per parent |
| Flat-fee attorney (FloridaDivorce.law) | $750 |
What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Baker County?
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before you file. This rule comes from Fla. Stat. §61.021, and it applies to every Florida county, including Baker. You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness. You do not need to have lived in Baker County for any minimum time, only in Florida, and then you file in the county where you live.
What if I just moved to Baker County?
A recent move into Baker County is fine, as long as one spouse has met the six-month Florida residency period somewhere in the state. If you relocated to Macclenny from another Florida county last month but have lived in Florida for over a year, you qualify. If you just moved to Florida from another state, you generally must wait until one spouse reaches the six-month mark before filing.
How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in Baker County? (Step-by-Step)
Filing an uncontested divorce follows a clear sequence, and most of it happens online. Here is the path your case takes in Baker County.
What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Baker County?
Florida uses standardized statewide family law forms, so Baker County accepts the same documents as every other county. The exact set depends on whether you file a simplified or regular dissolution and whether you have children. The table below covers the core forms.
| Form number | Form name | When required |
|---|---|---|
| 12.901(a) | Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage | Both spouses agree, no minor children, sign together |
| 12.901(b)(1) | Petition for Dissolution with Minor Children | Regular dissolution involving minor children |
| 12.901(b)(2) | Petition for Dissolution with No Minor Children | Regular dissolution with no minor children |
| 12.902 series | Financial Affidavit and disclosure or waiver | Mandatory financial disclosure under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285 |
| 12.913 | Documents related to service of process | When a spouse must be formally served |
| 12.990 series | Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage | Entered by the court to finalize your divorce |
You can review the official statewide forms at flcourts.gov. Getting the right combination matters, because a wrong or missing form is the most common reason a Baker County filing stalls.
Not sure if your divorce qualifies as uncontested? Ask Victoria a free question and get an answer in minutes.
How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Baker County?
Most uncontested cases in Baker County finish within a few weeks, driven mainly by the mandatory waiting period. Florida requires a minimum 20-day period after filing under Fla. Stat. §61.19 before a judge can finalize your divorce, and the court may shorten it only for good cause. The table below shows a realistic timeline.
| Stage | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Document preparation | 1 to 3 days |
| Filing and clerk processing | 1 to 5 days |
| 20-day waiting period (Fla. Stat. §61.19) | 20 days minimum |
| Final hearing or review | Scheduled after the waiting period |
| Total realistic range | About 4 to 8 weeks |
Court scheduling and hearing availability vary by county, so Baker County timing can run a little faster or slower depending on the clerk's and judge's calendars.
What Happens at the Final Hearing for an Uncontested Divorce in Baker County?
The final hearing is a short, straightforward step where a judge confirms your paperwork and enters the final judgment. For an uncontested case, the judge typically verifies that one spouse meets the residency requirement, that the marriage is irretrievably broken, and that any agreement on property under Fla. Stat. §61.075 or children under Fla. Stat. §61.30 is fair and complete. The hearing often lasts only a few minutes.
Can the final hearing be waived in Baker County?
In many simplified dissolutions, the court can finalize the case with little or no in-person appearance, and some judges allow appearance by phone or video. Whether a hearing is required depends on the type of dissolution and the assigned judge's practice. Because we handle your case remotely, we prepare you for exactly what the Baker County court expects, so there are no surprises on hearing day.
Why Baker County Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law
We handle your entire uncontested divorce remotely, so you never drive to a law office or take time off work. Everything happens by phone, email, and secure online tools, which matters in a rural county where the nearest law office can be a long trip. You stay home, and we do the work.
Our fee is a flat $750 with no surprise billing. You know the full attorney cost before you start, separate only from the $395 court filing fee and any service charge. There are no hourly rates, no padded invoices, and no creeping charges as your case moves forward.
Victoria, our document assistant, gathers your information and prepares your forms in minutes rather than days. A licensed Florida attorney then reviews every document before it is filed, so speed never comes at the cost of accuracy. You get the convenience of technology with the judgment of a real lawyer.
Here is the clear difference: we charge a flat $750, the same with or without minor children, and every filing is attorney-prepared, attorney-reviewed, and handled 100% remotely for clients across all 67 Florida counties, a sharp contrast with do-it-yourself form sites that leave you guessing and hourly firms that bill the clock. For Baker County couples who simply want this finished cleanly, that combination is hard to beat.
Baker County is a small, close-knit community near Jacksonville, and many residents prefer to keep a personal matter like divorce private rather than walk into a local courthouse. Because we file electronically through myflcourtaccess.com and manage your case from start to finish, you never have to drive to Macclenny or sit in a waiting room. If you and your spouse agree the marriage is over, you can begin today and let us carry the paperwork. When you are ready, we are here to handle it.
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 Baker Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.
Significant assets, but you agree?
Large dollar amounts don't make a case contested — disagreement does. Your marital settlement agreement can cover the home, mortgage payoff or refinance deadlines, deed/title transfer, bank and investment accounts, retirement (QDRO referral if needed), vehicles, debts, and agreed obligations.
How agreed asset division worksThis isn't the right service if…
- your spouse won't sign, or you're still negotiating
- there is domestic violence, coercion, or fear
- you need discovery, an injunction, or emergency relief
- you disagree about parenting, support, alimony, property, or debt
- you want one attorney to represent both spouses
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Baker County Uncontested Divorce — FAQ
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Baker County?
Our flat attorney fee is $750 for an uncontested divorce in Baker County — the same price whether or not you have minor children. The court filing fee (about $425, including the card convenience fee) and the remote online notary are separate. The remote notary is paid directly to the independent notary.
Do I have to go to the Baker County courthouse?
No — the process is 100% remote. In many uncontested cases, no final hearing is required when the court accepts the signed paperwork. Court procedures and judicial review can vary by county; after filing, the Baker County Clerk of Court issues your case number and routes the case according to local procedure.
Is this attorney representation or a DIY forms service?
This is attorney representation. Your documents are attorney-prepared and reviewed by Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq. (Florida Bar #21022) before anything is signed or filed — not DIY forms.
We have significant assets but we agree. Can it still be uncontested in Baker County?
Yes. Large dollar amounts don't make a case contested — disagreement does. If you both agree, your marital settlement agreement can cover the home, mortgage payoff or refinance deadlines, deed/title transfer, bank and investment accounts, retirement (with a QDRO referral if needed), vehicles, debts, and agreed obligations.
Which court handles my Baker County divorce?
Baker County is part of Florida's Eighth Judicial Circuit. Your dissolution is filed with the Baker County Clerk of Court through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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