Uncontested Divorce Cost Jacksonville FL: $750 Flat Fee (2026)

An uncontested divorce in Jacksonville costs a $750 flat attorney fee at the Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez — the same price in all 67 Florida counties. Court costs are separate: the Duval County Clerk's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filing fee is roughly $409 to $430 (set locally), plus notary and any process-server fees. The fee covers attorney-prepared documents under Florida Statutes Chapter 61.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Jacksonville?

The total cost of an uncontested divorce in Jacksonville breaks down into two separate buckets: the attorney fee and the court costs. Our firm charges a flat $750 attorney fee to prepare and review your uncontested divorce, whether or not you have minor children. That price is identical in Duval County and every other Florida county — there is no Jacksonville surcharge and no hourly billing.

The second bucket is paid directly to the Duval County Clerk of Court. As of June 2026, the filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in Duval County runs approximately $409 to $430. Court filing fees are set by each county clerk and are separate from our flat attorney fee. As of June 2026, verify the current amount with your local clerk at duvalclerk.com.

When people search for the uncontested divorce cost Jacksonville residents actually pay, they often find outdated or teaser numbers. The transparent figure is straightforward: $750 to the attorney, roughly $409 to $430 to the Duval Clerk, and a small notary fee (often around $10 to $50 per session in Florida).

Jacksonville Uncontested Divorce Cost Breakdown

If you cannot afford the Duval filing fee, Florida allows you to file a Motion to Defer Filing Fees (Florida Family Law Form 12.902(a)); the clerk reviews your finances and may waive or defer the cost.

What Makes a Jacksonville Divorce "Uncontested"?

A divorce is uncontested only when both spouses agree on every issue: division of property, division of debts, time-sharing and the parenting plan, child support, and alimony. If even one of these issues is in dispute, the case is contested, mediation may be required under most Florida circuits' procedures, and the $750 flat fee does not apply.

Florida is a no-fault state under Florida Statute § 61.052 — the only ground is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." You do not need to prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty, and you do not need your spouse's permission to file. For a deeper comparison of the two tracks, see our guide on uncontested vs. contested divorce in Florida.

To file in Jacksonville, at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing, under Florida Statute § 61.021. Residency is proven with a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or a corroborating witness — and the 4th Judicial Circuit specifically requires proof of residency before it will hear your uncontested case. Our Florida residency requirements guide walks through how to document this.

Simplified vs. Regular Uncontested Dissolution in Duval County

Florida offers two uncontested paths, and which one fits affects your hearing and your forms. Choosing wrong can cost time, so this distinction matters before you pay any filing fee.

Simplified dissolution under Florida Statute § 61.052(2) uses Form 12.901(a) (Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage). It is only available when there are no minor or dependent children, neither spouse seeks alimony, both agree on property and debt division, and both spouses appear at the final hearing. It is faster, but you waive your right to a trial and to financial disclosure from your spouse.

Regular uncontested dissolution uses Form 12.901(b)(1) (with property but no dependent or minor children) or Form 12.901(b)(2) (with children). It is the right track when there are children, alimony, or one spouse cannot attend the hearing, and it is resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and, if children are involved, a Parenting Plan.

For a closer look at the faster track, see our simplified dissolution guide, which explains the same § 61.052(2) process used in Duval County.

What Documents Does a Jacksonville Uncontested Divorce Require?

The Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is the centerpiece of most uncontested cases. It must cover property division, debt allocation, time-sharing, child support, and alimony (or a waiver of alimony). For simplified cases, the standard form is Form 12.902(f)(3). A complete, conflict-free MSA is exactly what a licensed attorney is trained to draft and review — our Marital Settlement Agreement guide explains what a court will and won't accept.

Mandatory disclosure generally requires a Family Law Financial Affidavit within 45 days — Form 12.902(b) (short form) for incomes under $50,000, or Form 12.902(c) (long form) for higher incomes. Spouses may agree to skip filing these by signing Form 12.902(k) (Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits), authorized under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285. See our financial affidavit guide for the details.

All standardized family law forms are at flcourts.gov, and Duval County filings go through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com.

Where Do You File for Divorce in Jacksonville?

Jacksonville sits in Duval County, which is part of Florida's 4th Judicial Circuit. Dissolution petitions are filed with the Duval County Clerk of Court. The Clerk's Family Law Department is located at the main Duval County Courthouse, 501 West Adams Street, Room 1209, Jacksonville, FL 32202, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Most filers submit everything electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) rather than appearing in person to file. The Duval County Clerk and the 4th Judicial Circuit (jud4.org) also publish self-help family law resources, though by law the Clerk's staff cannot give legal advice — they can accept your forms and collect fees, but they cannot tell you whether your MSA is complete or correct.

That gap is where attorney preparation matters. Our firm serves clients filing in Duval County and all 67 Florida counties; we prepare and review your documents so your packet matches what the 4th Circuit expects before it reaches a judge.

How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Jacksonville?

Florida has no mandatory waiting period in the sense of a cooling-off delay, but Florida Statute § 61.19 bars the court from entering a final judgment until at least 20 days have passed from the date the petition is filed. In practice, that 20-day minimum plus the time to prepare documents and schedule a hearing means most uncontested Duval cases finish within several weeks, though the court controls the calendar and timelines are not guaranteed.

Before the 4th Judicial Circuit will hear an uncontested dissolution, the filing party must typically provide three things: a completed checklist for entry of the consent final judgment (available on the jud4.org website), proper proof of residency, and a signed Consent Final Judgment. Missing any of these is the most common reason a Jacksonville uncontested case stalls.

The uncontested final hearing itself is brief — often 15 to 30 minutes — where the judge confirms the agreement was entered voluntarily and signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. In a regular uncontested case, generally only one spouse must appear; in a simplified dissolution, both must attend. Some fully uncontested no-children cases in Duval can be resolved without a contested-style hearing. Our final hearing guide explains what to expect.

Online and Flat-Fee Divorce in Jacksonville: What's the Difference?

Searches for a cheap divorce Jacksonville or a flat fee divorce Jacksonville option often surface non-lawyer document-preparation or "typing" services. Those services can fill in blanks, but Florida law prohibits them from giving legal advice or catching substantive errors — if your MSA omits a retirement account, mislabels separate property, or contains a parenting plan a judge will reject, a typing service cannot fix it.

A flat-fee, attorney-prepared uncontested divorce is different. For the same transparent $750, a licensed Florida attorney prepares and reviews your documents, confirms your MSA and (if applicable) parenting plan are complete, and answers your legal questions. You are not paying hourly, and the price does not change based on your Jacksonville zip code or county. This is full representation, not self-help — and it is most useful precisely when you want the certainty that the paperwork is right the first time.

An uncontested flat-fee divorce is a strong fit when you and your spouse genuinely agree on everything. It is not the right tool when assets are disputed, when one spouse is hiding finances, or when time-sharing is in conflict — those cases are contested and need a different approach. See do you need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce in Florida for help deciding.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the FAQ entries below for specifics on cost, children, and timing in Duval County.

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.