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

An uncontested divorce in Jacksonville, Florida can be prepared by our firm for a $750 flat attorney fee (court costs of about $409 in Duval County and notary fees are separate). The case is filed in the 4th Judicial Circuit through the Duval County Clerk of Court. Under Florida Statute 61.021, one spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months, and Florida has no mandatory waiting period beyond the 20-day rule in F.S. 61.19.

What Is an Uncontested Divorce in Jacksonville?

An uncontested divorce is a dissolution of marriage in which both spouses agree on every issue: division of property, division of debts, time-sharing of any children, child support, and alimony. Florida is a no-fault state under F.S. 61.052, so the only ground you must state is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken" — you do not prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty, and you do not need your spouse's permission to file.

If you and your spouse agree on all of these issues, your Jacksonville divorce qualifies as uncontested and our $750 flat attorney fee applies. If even one issue is disputed, the case is contested, mediation is typically required, and the flat fee does not apply. The threshold question is simple: have you and your spouse already reached agreement, or are you still negotiating? When the agreement is in place, an uncontested divorce is usually the fastest and most predictable path through Duval County's family court.

Our firm is a licensed Florida law office serving clients in all 67 counties statewide, including Duval. We prepare and review every document, confirm your Marital Settlement Agreement and (if you have children) your parenting plan are complete, and answer your legal questions — the same flat $750 fee in Jacksonville as anywhere else in Florida.

Where Do You File an Uncontested Divorce in Jacksonville?

A Jacksonville divorce is filed in the Circuit Court for the 4th Judicial Circuit, which serves Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties. For Jacksonville residents, the petition is filed with the Duval County Clerk of Court. The Family Law Department is located at the Duval County Courthouse, 501 West Adams Street, Room 1209, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

Under F.S. 61.021, at least one spouse must have resided in Florida for 6 months before the petition is filed. You can establish residency with a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or a corroborating witness who knows you live here. Military personnel stationed in Jacksonville — including at NAS Jacksonville or Naval Station Mayport — satisfy the residency requirement under the same statute; see our Florida military divorce guide for SCRA and pension details.

Most filings in Duval County go through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com, the statewide system the clerk uses for civil and family cases. The Clerk's office accepts and processes filings and collects fees, but is prohibited by Florida law from giving legal advice. Self-represented filers can find standardized family law forms at flcourts.gov and self-help resources through Jacksonville Area Legal Aid.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Jacksonville?

An uncontested divorce in Jacksonville has two separate cost components: the attorney fee and the court costs. Our firm prepares your uncontested divorce for a $750 flat attorney fee — the same price in Duval County as in every Florida county. That fee is flat and transparent: you know the attorney cost before you start, with no hourly billing.

The Duval County filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is set by the Clerk of Court and is separate from our attorney fee. As of June 2026, that filing fee is approximately $409, and the clerk adds a statutory convenience fee for online payment (about 3.5% for credit cards or a flat $5 for electronic checks). Court filing fees are set by each county clerk and are separate from our flat attorney fee — verify the current amount with the Duval County Clerk before filing. If you cannot afford the fee, you may file a Motion to Defer Filing Fees (Form 12.902(a)).

Compared with a traditional contested retainer of $5,000 to $7,500, a flat-fee uncontested divorce gives you a licensed Florida attorney's preparation and review at a fraction of the cost. For a deeper cost breakdown, see our uncontested divorce cost guide for no-children cases.

Simplified vs. Regular Uncontested Dissolution in Florida

Florida offers two uncontested paths, and choosing the right one matters in Duval County. The simplified path is faster but more restrictive; the regular path covers everyone else who agrees.

Simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) (Form 12.901(a)) requires that you have NO minor or dependent children, neither spouse is pregnant, neither spouse seeks alimony, you agree on property and debt division, and BOTH spouses appear at the final hearing. It is faster, but you waive the right to trial and the right to financial disclosure from the other spouse.

Regular uncontested dissolution uses Form 12.901(b)(1) (property but no minor children) or Form 12.901(b)(2) (with children). It applies when you have children, alimony is involved, or one spouse cannot appear at the hearing. It is resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and, if you have children, a Parenting Plan.

If you are unsure which path fits, our firm reviews your situation and selects the correct forms. Read our uncontested vs. contested divorce guide to confirm your case truly qualifies as uncontested.

What Forms and Documents Does a Jacksonville Uncontested Divorce Require?

Florida uses standardized family law forms available at flcourts.gov, and the same forms apply in Duval County. The exact set depends on whether you have minor children and which uncontested path you use.

Core documents for a Jacksonville uncontested divorce include:

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Form 12.901(a) (simplified), 12.901(b)(1) (no minor children), or 12.901(b)(2) (with children)
• Marital Settlement Agreement — Form 12.902(f)(3) for simplified dissolution; a custom MSA for regular cases
• Family Law Financial Affidavit — Form 12.902(b) (short form, income under $50,000) or Form 12.902(c) (long form)
• Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits — Form 12.902(k), if both spouses agree to waive filing the affidavits under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285
• Parenting Plan and Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)) — only if you have minor children
• Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage — the order the judge signs

The Marital Settlement Agreement is the centerpiece of most uncontested cases. It must address division of marital property, allocation of debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility for any children, child support, and alimony (which spouses may agree to waive). A complete, properly drafted MSA is what allows the judge to approve your divorce without a dispute. See our Florida Marital Settlement Agreement guide and financial affidavit guide for the details our firm handles for you.

Under F.S. 61.075, marital property is divided by equitable distribution — fairly, but not necessarily 50/50. Florida is not a community property state. The financial affidavit is the foundation of that distribution, which is why it is generally required within 45 days of service unless both spouses waive it with Form 12.902(k).

How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Jacksonville?

Florida has no mandatory waiting period beyond F.S. 61.19, which provides that no final judgment may be entered until at least 20 days have passed from the date the petition is filed. In practice, an uncontested divorce in Duval County often moves from filing to final judgment in roughly 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the court's calendar and the assigned judge's procedures in the 4th Judicial Circuit.

The court controls scheduling, so no firm can promise an exact date. A clean, complete filing — accurate forms, a signed MSA, and proof of residency — is the single biggest factor in keeping your case moving quickly.

For uncontested cases in the 4th Judicial Circuit, the final hearing is typically brief, usually 15 to 30 minutes. The judge confirms both parties entered the agreement voluntarily and signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. Whether you must attend depends on your path: in a simplified dissolution, BOTH spouses must appear; in a regular uncontested dissolution, usually only one spouse needs to appear. Before the hearing, the 4th Circuit generally requires proof of residency, a consent final judgment checklist, and (if children are involved) the parenting course completion certificate filed in the court record. Our uncontested divorce final hearing guide walks through what to expect.

Online and Remote Filing for Jacksonville Divorces

Many Jacksonville uncontested divorces are filed entirely through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) without an in-person trip to the clerk's office. "Online divorce" simply describes the electronic filing channel — it does not change the legal requirements under Chapter 61.

When comparing options, it helps to understand the difference between full representation and a non-lawyer document service. Online form-fill and document-typing services cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you whether your case actually qualifies as uncontested, and cannot catch a substantive error in your MSA or parenting plan. A licensed Florida attorney prepares and reviews your documents, confirms the settlement covers every required issue, and answers your legal questions. With our firm, that full representation is delivered at the same $750 flat fee, with court costs disclosed up front. Self-help is permitted in Florida — the question is whether you want a licensed attorney standing behind the paperwork. See our guide on whether you need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce.

Uncontested divorce is a good fit when both spouses genuinely agree on all issues and the assets are not unusually complex. A case is too complex for the flat-fee path when there is disagreement over time-sharing, hidden or disputed assets, a business valuation, or a spouse who refuses to participate. If your spouse will not sign, our Florida default divorce guide explains the alternative.

Disclaimer

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.