Uncontested Divorce Lawyer Jacksonville FL: $750 Flat Fee

An uncontested divorce lawyer in Jacksonville prepares and reviews your dissolution documents for a $750 flat attorney fee (Duval County court costs of about $409-$410 and notary fees are separate). Our firm handles uncontested cases in all 67 Florida counties, including Duval County's 4th Judicial Circuit, under Florida Statutes Chapter 61 — no permanent alimony since the 2023 reform, 6-month residency required, and no waiting period after filing.

What Does an Uncontested Divorce Lawyer in Jacksonville Do?

An uncontested divorce in Florida means both spouses agree on every issue — property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony. When you and your spouse already agree, the value of a Jacksonville divorce lawyer flat fee is not in fighting over those issues; it is in preparing accurate, court-acceptable documents and confirming nothing is missing before you file.

Our firm, the Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez, prepares your full document set, reviews your Marital Settlement Agreement (and parenting plan if you have minor children), confirms your residency and venue are correct for Duval County, and answers your legal questions throughout. Because we are a licensed Florida law firm — not a non-lawyer typing service — we can give legal advice and catch substantive errors that a forms website cannot.

The $750 flat attorney fee is the same statewide. Filing in Jacksonville costs the same as filing anywhere else in Florida; only your filing court and county filing fee change.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Jacksonville?

The attorney fee for an uncontested divorce with our firm is a flat $750 — the same in Jacksonville as in every other Florida county. What changes locally is the court filing fee paid to the Duval County Clerk of Court, which is approximately $409-$410 for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, plus optional add-ons.

Here is how the typical Jacksonville cost breaks down:

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 the Duval County Clerk of Court. Compared with traditional Florida divorce representation that commonly runs $5,000-$7,500 in retainers, a flat-fee uncontested divorce is a transparent, predictable alternative when spouses agree.

For a deeper local breakdown, see our guide on uncontested divorce cost in Jacksonville.

Where Do You File an Uncontested Divorce in Jacksonville?

Jacksonville is in Duval County, which is part of Florida's 4th Judicial Circuit. Dissolution of marriage cases are filed with the Duval County Clerk of Court and heard in the Circuit Court for the 4th Judicial Circuit. The main courthouse is the Duval County Courthouse at 501 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (West Lobby Wing).

Under Florida Statute 61.021, at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing. Under venue rules, you file in the county where either spouse resides — for Jacksonville residents, that is Duval County. Residency is proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or a corroborating witness who knows you live here.

Most Florida divorce documents are submitted electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. The Duval County Clerk also offers family law self-help resources, and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid publishes guidance for self-represented filers. Our firm prepares and files the documents for you so you do not have to navigate the portal alone.

If your spouse lives outside Florida, our guide on filing when your spouse lives in a different state explains how service and signing still work.

Simplified vs. Regular Uncontested Dissolution in Florida

Florida offers two uncontested paths. Choosing the right one matters, and it is one of the first things we confirm with Jacksonville clients.

Simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) (Form 12.901(a), Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage) is faster but strictly limited. It requires that you have 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 also waives the right to trial and to financial disclosure from the other 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 required when there are minor children, alimony, or when one spouse cannot attend the final hearing. It is resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and, if children are involved, a Parenting Plan.

For a side-by-side on the broader distinction, see uncontested vs. contested divorce in Florida.

What Documents Does Your Jacksonville Uncontested Divorce Require?

The centerpiece of most uncontested cases is the Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA). For simplified dissolution, the standard form is Form 12.902(f)(3) (Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage). The MSA must cover the division of property and debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility (if children), child support, and alimony (or a waiver of alimony).

Florida law generally requires each spouse to file 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). In an agreed case, spouses may waive filing those affidavits by signing Form 12.902(k) (Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits) under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285.

If you have minor children, a Parenting Plan and a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet are also required under F.S. 61.13 and F.S. 61.30. Our firm assembles the full package, drawn from the standardized family law forms at flcourts.gov, so the Duval County Clerk accepts the filing without rejections.

Learn more in our uncontested divorce checklist and Marital Settlement Agreement guide.

How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Jacksonville?

Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing (0 days under Chapter 61), so timing depends on how quickly documents are completed and how the court schedules the final hearing. The court controls the calendar, so no firm can promise an exact date. In practice, well-prepared uncontested cases in the 4th Judicial Circuit commonly conclude within a few weeks to a couple of months.

The 4th Judicial Circuit typically requires a brief final hearing for uncontested cases, where the petitioner confirms the marriage is irretrievably broken under F.S. 61.052 and the judge enters the Final Judgment of Dissolution. For simplified dissolution, both spouses must attend. For regular uncontested dissolution, often only the petitioner appears.

For what to expect at that hearing, read our uncontested divorce final hearing guide.

Florida Law Basics Every Jacksonville Filer Should Know

Florida is a no-fault divorce state. Under F.S. 61.052, the only ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken — you cannot file based on adultery, abandonment, or cruelty, and you do not need your spouse's consent or proof of wrongdoing.

Property is divided under equitable distribution (F.S. 61.075), which means fairly but not necessarily 50/50. Florida is not a community property state. Separate property — assets owned before marriage or received by gift or inheritance and kept separate — is generally not divided.

Alimony follows F.S. 61.08. Effective July 1, 2023, Senate Bill 1416 eliminated permanent alimony. Only bridge-the-gap (maximum 2 years), rehabilitative (maximum 5 years), and durational alimony remain. Spouses may waive alimony entirely in their MSA. For parenting, F.S. 61.13(3) creates a presumption that equal time-sharing is in the child's best interest, effective July 1, 2023.

As the author, I have practiced Florida family law since 2006, and the most common reason an "agreed" Jacksonville case stalls is a settlement agreement that leaves a debt, retirement account, or parenting detail unaddressed — exactly the kind of gap attorney review is meant to catch. For retirement division specifically, see our QDRO and 401(k) guide.

When Is an Uncontested Divorce the Right Fit?

An uncontested flat-fee divorce is a good fit when both spouses genuinely agree on all issues and are both willing to sign. It is not the right path when there are unresolved disputes over assets, alimony, or time-sharing, when one spouse hides assets, or when domestic violence is a factor. If your case is contested, the flat fee does not apply, and the matter may require full litigation or mediation.

We will tell you honestly if your case is too complex for the uncontested track. If a spouse refuses to participate, our guide on what to do when a spouse won't sign explains the default process. To discuss whether your Jacksonville case qualifies, contact our office or chat with Victoria, our AI intake assistant.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the FAQ section below for detailed answers about pricing, forms, timing, and the Duval County filing process.