Divorce Lawyer in Hollywood, Florida

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

# Uncontested Divorce in Hollywood, Florida (2026 Guide)

FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Hollywood couples, prepared and reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before anything reaches the court. The process runs 100% remotely, so you never drive to Fort Lauderdale. You pay a separate $409 court filing fee. Under Fla. Stat. §61.052, you only need to state the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Does Your Hollywood Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?

Your divorce qualifies as uncontested when you and your spouse agree on everything: ending the marriage, dividing property and debt, and any time-sharing or support for minor children. Agreement is the only requirement that matters. You can have a house, a retirement account, or kids and still be uncontested, as long as you both sign off on the terms.

In my experience, Hollywood couples often assume that owning a beachfront condo or splitting a 401(k) automatically makes a case complicated. It does not. What makes a case contested is disagreement, not the size of the marital estate. If you have already talked it through and you both want the same outcome, you are almost certainly a candidate for an uncontested filing.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Hollywood?

An uncontested divorce in Hollywood has two main costs: the firm's flat attorney fee and the court's filing fee, plus a few smaller items depending on your situation. There is no hourly meter and no surprise billing with a flat-fee approach.

The $750 flat fee is the same whether or not you have minor children; cases with children simply add a parenting plan, a child support guidelines worksheet, and a UCCJEA affidavit at no extra charge. Compared with traditional retainers that run $5,000 to $7,500, the predictable cost is the point.

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What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Hollywood?

At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing, under Fla. Stat. §61.021. This is a hard requirement, and the court will dismiss a petition filed too early. You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration card, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness.

The six months do not have to be in Hollywood or even in Broward County specifically. Time spent anywhere in Florida counts, as long as one spouse meets the threshold. Hollywood's transient, tourism-driven population means people move in and out frequently, so this is worth confirming before you file.

What if I just moved to Hollywood?

If you recently relocated to Hollywood and neither spouse has six months of Florida residency yet, you must wait until the threshold is met. If your spouse still lives in another state but you have your six months here, you can usually file in Florida and serve your spouse where they live. We confirm your eligibility before preparing a single document, so nothing gets rejected on a technicality.

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

Filing an uncontested divorce in Hollywood follows a defined sequence through the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, and most of it can be done online. Here is the path from start to final judgment.

When we handle your case, we manage the e-filing, the deadlines, and the back-and-forth with the clerk for you. You sign; we file.

What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Hollywood?

Florida uses a standardized set of family law forms, and the exact ones you need depend on whether you have children and property. The core documents are below; all official versions are published at flcourts.gov.

Getting the right form for your exact situation is where many do-it-yourself filings stall. Picking the simplified track when you should have used the regular petition, or skipping a required disclosure, can cost you weeks.

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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Hollywood?

Many uncontested cases finalize in about two weeks when both spouses sign promptly, though court scheduling in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit can add time. The single fixed delay is the 20-day waiting period under Fla. Stat. §61.19, which cannot be avoided in most cases.

The biggest variable is how quickly both spouses sign. When paperwork is returned promptly, your timeline is driven almost entirely by the statutory wait and the court's calendar. We do not guarantee a specific finalization date, because judicial scheduling is outside any attorney's control.

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

The final hearing is a brief, routine appearance where a judge in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit confirms the basics and signs your Final Judgment. The judge verifies residency, confirms the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, and checks that your settlement is complete. Most uncontested hearings last only a few minutes, and the tone is administrative, not adversarial.

You are not arguing anything. By the time you reach this point, every term is already agreed and documented, so the judge is simply giving the agreement legal effect.

Can the final hearing be waived in Hollywood?

In many cases, yes. A simplified dissolution under Form 12.901(a) often allows the matter to be finalized without a contested hearing, and some regular uncontested cases can proceed on submitted paperwork depending on the judge. Where an appearance is required, Broward County frequently permits it by video, so Hollywood clients usually do not need to travel to Fort Lauderdale. We tell you exactly what your judge expects before your hearing date.

Why Hollywood Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law

Everything happens remotely. You handle your entire divorce from your phone or laptop in Hollywood, whether you live near the Broadwalk, work irregular hours in entertainment, or document casino or hospitality income. There is no office visit and no trip to the courthouse, which matters when your schedule does not fit a nine-to-five.

The price is fixed at $750, the same with or without minor children. You know the total before you start, and there is no hourly billing, no retainer drawdown, and no surprise invoice at the end. The court's $409 filing fee is separate and paid directly to the clerk, so nothing is hidden.

Victoria, our AI assistant, gathers your information and prepares your documents quickly, which removes the slow, form-by-form grind that stalls so many filings. Speed without accuracy is useless, though, which is why every document is reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before it is filed.

Here is the clear difference: a flat $750, attorney-prepared and reviewed, handled 100% remotely, serving all 67 Florida counties, in sharp contrast to DIY form sites that leave you guessing and hourly firms that bill the clock. For Hollywood couples who already agree and just want it done right, that combination is hard to beat.

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If you and your spouse both want this finished, a Hollywood uncontested divorce does not have to be slow, expensive, or stressful. We prepare and review everything, file it for you in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, and keep you out of the Fort Lauderdale courthouse entirely. When you are ready, the next step is simply to start, and we will guide you through the rest from there.

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 provides general legal information and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Florida law and court procedures may change. Verify current requirements with the Broward County Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.