Uncontested Divorce in Florida: Complete Guide to Fast, Affordable Divorce

Uncontested Divorce in Florida: Your Fastest Path Forward

An uncontested divorce is the quickest, most affordable way to end your marriage in Florida. Here's everything you need to know.

What is an Uncontested Divorce?

An uncontested divorce means you and your spouse agree on all major issues:

• Division of property and debts
• Child custody and time-sharing (if applicable)
• Child support (if applicable)
• Alimony (if applicable)

If you agree on everything, your divorce can be finalized in as little as 4-6 weeks.

Requirements for Uncontested Divorce in Florida

To qualify for an uncontested divorce:

The Uncontested Divorce Process

Step 1: Prepare Documents

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
• Financial Affidavit
• Marital Settlement Agreement
• Parenting Plan (if children)

Step 2: File with the Court

Pay filing fees and submit documents to the circuit court in your county.

Step 3: Serve Your Spouse

Your spouse can sign an acknowledgment of service, avoiding the need for formal service.

Step 4: Waiting Period

Florida has no mandatory waiting period for uncontested divorces without children.

Step 5: Final Hearing (Remote)

Brief remote hearing via Zoom, Webex, or Teams where the judge reviews and approves your agreement.

Step 6: Final Judgment

Judge signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. You're officially divorced.

Timeline: How Long Does It Take?

Cost of Uncontested Divorce

Court Costs:

• Filing fee: $300-$410
• Service (if needed): $40-$100

Attorney Fees:

• DIY: $0 (but risky)
• Online services: $300-$500 (limited support)
• Our flat fee: $995-$1,495 (complete representation)

Why You Still Need an Attorney

Even in an uncontested divorce, an attorney helps:

• Protect your rights: Ensure you're not giving up more than necessary
• Avoid mistakes: Errors can delay your divorce or cause future problems
• Draft proper agreements: Ensure all documents are legally enforceable
• Navigate complexities: Even "simple" divorces have legal nuances

When Uncontested Divorce Won't Work

You may need contested divorce representation if:

• Your spouse won't respond or cooperate
• You can't agree on property division
• You have custody disputes
• There are disagreements about support
• Your spouse hides assets

Converting Contested to Uncontested

Many contested divorces eventually settle. We can help you:

Our Uncontested Divorce Service

What's included in our $995 flat fee (uncontested, no kids):

• All document preparation
• Court filing
• Marital settlement agreement
• Parenting plan (if needed)
• Attorney review and guidance
• Final hearing representation

Start Your Uncontested Divorce

Ready to move forward? Schedule a $125 Strategy Session to confirm your divorce qualifies as uncontested and get started today.