Brevard County Uncontested Divorce Lawyer — $750 Flat Fee

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

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

FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Brevard County, 100% remote, with every document attorney-prepared and reviewed before it reaches the clerk. You and your spouse both agree the marriage is over, and you want it done cleanly. The Brevard court filing fee is a separate $400. Florida only requires that your marriage be irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052.

Does Your Brevard County Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?

Your divorce qualifies as uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue, including property, debts, and any children. Disagreement on even one term is what makes a case contested, not the presence of assets or kids by themselves. Many couples assume owning a home or sharing children disqualifies them, but agreement is the only thing that matters.

In my experience, the couples who think they have a fight on their hands usually do not. Once they sit down and write out who keeps the car, who stays in the house, and how the holidays work with the kids, they discover they already agree. The job then is simply documenting that agreement correctly so a judge will sign it.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Brevard County?

An uncontested divorce in Brevard County has two real costs: the court filing fee and the attorney fee, plus a couple of small situational charges. The flat fee covers document preparation, attorney review, filing, and guidance through to your final judgment.

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The $750 is a predictable, flat fee. There is no hourly clock and no surprise billing. Traditional retainers for divorce commonly run $5,000 to $7,500, so the flat fee is built to keep an amicable split affordable.

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

At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before you file, under Fla. Stat. §61.021. This is a hard requirement, and the court will dismiss a petition filed too early. Only one of you needs to meet it, so if your spouse lives out of state but you have been in Brevard six months, you still qualify.

You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration card, or a sworn affidavit from a witness who can confirm your residence. The six months counts statewide, not just in Brevard County, so time spent anywhere in Florida applies.

What if I just moved to Brevard County?

If you recently moved here from another county within Florida, your prior Florida time still counts toward the six-month requirement. If you just arrived from out of state, you must wait until you have been a Florida resident for a full six months before filing. Plan your timeline around the date you established Florida residency, not the date you arrived in Brevard.

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

You file an uncontested divorce in Brevard County by preparing the agreed paperwork, e-filing it with the clerk, and waiting out the statutory period before final judgment. Here is the sequence.

The filing happens in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, which covers Brevard County. If you ever need to confirm a filing or a fee, the Brevard Clerk of the Circuit Court can be reached at (321) 637-5413.

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

The core forms come from the Florida Supreme Court approved family law set, and the exact list depends on whether you have children or property. The table below shows the documents most uncontested Brevard filings use.

You can review the official versions of these forms at flcourts.gov. Each form has strict formatting and signature rules, which is the most common reason self-prepared filings get rejected.

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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Brevard County?

Most uncontested Brevard County divorces finalize within several weeks once the paperwork is complete and signed. The single fixed delay is the 20-day statutory waiting period; the rest depends on how quickly documents are signed and how the court schedules review.

Court timing varies by county, so the judicial review step is the least predictable part of the timeline. Getting the documents right the first time is the best way to avoid weeks of delay from rejected filings.

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

At the final hearing, the judge confirms that your paperwork is complete, that the residency and grounds are met, and that your agreement is fair before signing the final judgment. For a true uncontested case, this is a short, straightforward step rather than a courtroom battle. The judge is verifying, not deciding.

Can the final hearing be waived in Brevard County?

In many uncontested cases, especially simplified dissolutions, the court can finalize the divorce on the documents with a brief appearance or, in some situations, none at all. Whether a hearing is required depends on the track you filed and the judge's preference. We prepare your case so that, if an appearance is needed, it is quick and you know exactly what to expect.

Why Brevard County Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law

We handle your entire divorce remotely, so you never drive to a courthouse or sit in a law office. Everything happens by phone, email, and secure document upload. For busy aerospace and tech professionals on the Space Coast, and for retirees who would rather not navigate filing on their own, that convenience matters from the first day to the final judgment.

The fee is flat and predictable. You pay $750, the same whether or not you have minor children, and there is no hourly billing and no surprise charges. When children are involved, that flat fee still covers the added parenting plan, child support worksheet under Fla. Stat. §61.30, and the related paperwork, so your cost does not jump.

Victoria, our AI assistant, gathers your information and helps prepare your documents in minutes rather than days. A licensed Florida attorney then reviews every document before it is filed. You get the speed of smart technology with the judgment of a real attorney standing behind your case.

That combination is the difference: a flat $750, attorney-prepared and reviewed, 100% remote, serving all 67 Florida counties, including how property is handled under Fla. Stat. §61.075. It is a sharp contrast with do-it-yourself form sites that leave you guessing and hourly firms that bill the clock. For Brevard County couples who already agree, it is the cleanest path forward.

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Brevard County stretches from Titusville near the Kennedy Space Center down to Melbourne along the Space Coast, and your divorce should not require you to drive any of it. We handle Brevard filings entirely online, so your paperwork reaches the clerk without you ever leaving home. If you and your spouse agree the marriage is over, you can have it handled affordably and correctly. When you are ready, we are here to take it from your first question through your final judgment.

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 Brevard Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.