Uncontested Divorce Cost Port St. Lucie FL: $750 Flat Fee

An uncontested divorce in Port St. Lucie costs a $750 flat attorney fee at the Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez — the same price in every one of Florida's 67 counties. The St. Lucie County filing fee (about $408-$410, set by the Clerk) and notary fees are separate and paid to the court. Uncontested cases in the 19th Judicial Circuit typically resolve in a matter of weeks.

Understanding the true uncontested divorce cost in Port St. Lucie means separating three distinct line items: the attorney fee you pay your lawyer, the court filing fee you pay the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court, and small incidentals like notarization. This guide breaks down each one, explains which uncontested path fits your situation under Florida Statutes Chapter 61, and walks through exactly where and how St. Lucie County residents file.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Port St. Lucie?

The uncontested divorce cost in Port St. Lucie has three parts. First, the attorney fee: our firm prepares and reviews your complete uncontested divorce for a $750 flat fee. That figure does not change based on your county, the size of your estate, or whether you have minor children — it is a transparent, statewide flat rate. Second, the court filing fee: St. Lucie County charges roughly $408-$410 to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Third, incidentals such as a notary (often about $10-$50 per session) and, if a spouse must be formally served, a process server (typically $40-$75).

Here is a realistic all-in estimate for a straightforward uncontested case filed in Port St. Lucie:

• Attorney fee (flat): $750
• St. Lucie County filing fee: approximately $408-$410
• Notary: approximately $10-$50
• Optional process server (if service is required): $40-$75

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 St. Lucie County Clerk of Court before you file. Compare that transparent structure to a traditional contested retainer, which commonly runs $5,000-$7,500 or more, and the value of a flat-fee uncontested divorce becomes clear.

What Makes a Divorce "Uncontested" in Florida?

A divorce is uncontested when both spouses agree on every issue: division of property and debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility for any minor children, child support, and alimony. Florida is a no-fault state under F.S. 61.052 — the only ground is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken," so you never have to prove wrongdoing. If you and your spouse can reach full agreement, your case qualifies for the flat-fee process. If you disagree on even one issue, the case becomes contested, mediation or litigation may be required, and the flat fee does not apply.

The $750 flat fee applies whether or not you have minor children. When children are involved, the package simply adds a Parenting Plan, a child support guidelines worksheet under F.S. 61.30, and, where applicable, a UCCJEA affidavit. The price stays the same; the paperwork is more thorough.

Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Divorce

Florida offers two uncontested paths, and choosing correctly affects your forms and your hearing obligations. A simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) is the fastest route, but it has strict eligibility rules. A regular uncontested dissolution is more flexible and covers the majority of cases, including any with children or alimony.

Both paths cost the same $750 flat attorney fee with our office. For a deeper look at the fastest route, see our guide on simplified dissolution, and for the general overview of the flat-fee process see Uncontested Divorce Port St. Lucie FL: $750 Flat Fee.

Where Do You File an Uncontested Divorce in Port St. Lucie?

Port St. Lucie residents file in the Circuit Court for St. Lucie County, which sits within Florida's 19th Judicial Circuit. Filings are handled by the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court. Under F.S. 61.021, at least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for at least six months before filing, proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or the sworn corroborating testimony of a Florida-resident witness.

Almost all Florida divorce documents are filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. The standardized family law forms — the Petition, Financial Affidavit, Marital Settlement Agreement, and, where relevant, the Parenting Plan — are published at flcourts.gov. St. Lucie County also maintains a family law self-help resource for self-represented litigants, though many people prefer to have a licensed Florida attorney prepare and review the paperwork so nothing substantive is missed. For an overview of the electronic route, see our guide on online divorce filing in Florida.

For uncontested cases, the 19th Judicial Circuit generally sets a brief final hearing to enter the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. In a simplified dissolution both spouses must attend that hearing; in a regular uncontested case, appearance requirements are narrower. The court controls its own calendar, so scheduling timelines vary by division and caseload.

What Documents Are Required for an Uncontested Case?

The centerpiece of most uncontested divorces is the Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA). For a simplified dissolution, the standard form is Form 12.902(f)(3). The MSA must resolve, in writing, the division of all marital property and debts, any time-sharing and child support terms, and alimony (which spouses may agree to waive). A well-drafted MSA is what keeps your case uncontested and out of litigation.

Florida's mandatory disclosure rule generally requires each spouse to file a Family Law Financial Affidavit — Form 12.902(b) (short form, for incomes under the statutory threshold) or Form 12.902(c) (long form) — within 45 days of service. Spouses may agree to waive filing these affidavits by filing Form 12.902(k), the Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits, authorized under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285. If you have minor children, you will also need a Parenting Plan and a child support guidelines worksheet under F.S. 61.30, and the equal time-sharing presumption effective July 1, 2023 under F.S. 61.13(3) will frame the parenting schedule.

Our firm assembles and reviews every one of these documents as part of the $750 flat fee, so you are not left guessing which form your situation requires.

How Property, Alimony, and Time-Sharing Are Handled

Even when a divorce is uncontested, the agreement still has to comply with Florida law, which is why attorney review matters. Florida divides marital property by equitable distribution under F.S. 61.075 — fairly, though not necessarily 50/50 — and it is not a community property state. Separate property owned before the marriage, or received by gift or inheritance and kept separate, is generally not divided.

Alimony is governed by F.S. 61.08. The 2023 reform (SB 1416) eliminated permanent alimony; the remaining forms are bridge-the-gap (maximum two years), rehabilitative (maximum five years, with a written plan), and durational (capped as a percentage of marriage length). In an uncontested case, spouses commonly agree to waive alimony entirely in the MSA, and that waiver is written into the agreement.

For children, F.S. 61.13 uses "time-sharing" and "parental responsibility" rather than "custody," and requires a Parenting Plan covering the schedule and decision-making for education, healthcare, and activities. Because these terms are binding once the judge signs, having a licensed Florida attorney confirm the MSA and Parenting Plan are complete protects you from a defective agreement that a clerk cannot catch.

Attorney-Prepared vs. DIY Form Services

Many Port St. Lucie residents searching for a cheap divorce or flat fee divorce in Port St. Lucie compare an attorney with online form-filling services. The distinction is real: a non-lawyer document-preparation or typing service can fill in blanks, but it cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you which uncontested path fits your facts, and cannot catch a substantive error in your MSA or Parenting Plan. If a form service produces an agreement that omits a required term or misapplies F.S. 61.30, you may not discover the problem until a hearing — or after judgment.

With our firm, a licensed Florida attorney prepares and reviews your documents, confirms the correct forms for your situation, answers your legal questions, and stands behind the work — all for the same $750 flat fee. That is full representation in an uncontested matter, not a self-help kit. Self-help is permitted in Florida, and for a very simple case it can work; the point is to understand the difference before you choose.

A note from the author: I have practiced Florida family law since 2006, first as a prosecutor and now handling flat-fee uncontested divorces statewide. The most common problem I see from DIY filings is an incomplete settlement agreement that has to be redone — which costs more time than doing it right the first time.

Uncontested vs. Contested: The Cost Difference

The reason the uncontested divorce cost in Port St. Lucie can stay at a flat $750 is that there is no dispute to litigate. Contested cases require mediation (mandatory in most Florida circuits before trial), discovery, and potentially a trial before a family court judge — each of which multiplies attorney time and cost.

If you and your spouse agree on everything, the uncontested flat-fee route is the efficient path. If you cannot agree, the case is contested and requires a different, hourly approach — and, for contested matters, we refer clients to the vetted attorney network at Divorce.law.

How to Start Your Port St. Lucie Uncontested Divorce

The process is straightforward once both spouses are aligned:

Our office handles steps 2 through 4 for the $750 flat fee, so your role is mostly gathering information and reviewing what we prepare. To talk through whether your case qualifies as uncontested, ask Victoria or contact our office directly. We serve clients in St. Lucie County and all 67 Florida counties at the same flat rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the FAQ section below for detailed answers on cost, timing, forms, and eligibility.

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.