Uncontested Divorce Lawyer Miami: $750 Flat Fee (2026)
An uncontested divorce lawyer in Miami for a $750 flat fee statewide. Learn Miami-Dade filing steps, forms, costs, and timeline under F.S. 61.052.
An uncontested divorce lawyer in Miami prepares your full case for a $750 flat attorney fee statewide (court costs ~$409 and notary are separate). The Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez handles uncontested dissolutions filed in Miami-Dade's 11th Judicial Circuit under F.S. 61.052, drafting your Marital Settlement Agreement and required forms. Florida is no-fault, has no waiting period, and requires only 6 months residency under F.S. 61.021.
What Does an Uncontested Divorce Lawyer in Miami Do?
An uncontested divorce means both spouses agree on every issue: property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony. When that agreement exists, you do not need a courtroom fight — you need accurate documents that a Miami-Dade judge will approve. That is the job of an uncontested divorce lawyer.
Our firm prepares and reviews the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, the Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA), the financial disclosure documents, and (if you have children) the Parenting Plan and child support worksheet. We confirm your case actually qualifies as uncontested, answer your legal questions, and make sure the paperwork is complete before it reaches the 11th Judicial Circuit clerk. We are a licensed Florida law firm serving all 67 counties, so the same $750 flat attorney fee applies whether you file in Miami-Dade, Broward, or anywhere else in the state.
If spouses cannot agree on all issues, the case is contested and the flat fee does not apply. See our guide on uncontested vs. contested divorce in Florida to confirm which category fits your situation.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Miami?
The attorney fee for an uncontested Miami divorce with our firm is a flat $750 — the same price statewide. Court costs and notary fees are separate and paid by you. As of June 2026, the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Circuit Court charges approximately $409 to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, plus a small summons issuance fee (about $10) if your spouse will be served rather than signing a waiver.
Many older online sources list outdated attorney prices; our current flat attorney fee is $750. 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 your local clerk.
Here is a transparent breakdown of what a typical uncontested Miami case costs:
| Cost item | Typical amount (Miami-Dade) | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Flat attorney fee (our firm) | $750 | Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez |
| Petition filing fee | ~$409 | Miami-Dade Clerk of Court |
| Summons issuance | ~$10 (if needed) | Miami-Dade Clerk of Court |
| Notary | ~$50 per session | Notary / our office |
| Process server (if no waiver) | $40-$75 | Private server or sheriff |
If you cannot afford the clerk's filing fee, you may file an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status; the court may waive or defer the fee. By contrast, a traditional contested retainer in Miami commonly runs $5,000-$7,500 or more, because contested cases require discovery, mediation, and litigation.
What Are the Two Uncontested Divorce Paths in Florida?
Florida offers two uncontested routes. Choosing the right one matters because the simplified path waives certain rights.
Simplified dissolution, authorized by F.S. 61.052(2), uses Form 12.901(a) (Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage). It is available only when there are no minor or dependent children, neither spouse seeks alimony, both agree on dividing property and debts, and both spouses appear at the final hearing. It is faster, but you waive the right to a trial and to financial disclosure from the other spouse.
Regular uncontested dissolution uses Form 12.901(b)(1) (Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children) or Form 12.901(b)(2) (with children). This path is used when there are children, when alimony is involved, or when one spouse cannot appear in court. It resolves through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and, if children are involved, a Parenting Plan.
| Feature | Simplified dissolution | Regular uncontested |
|---|---|---|
| Petition form | 12.901(a) | 12.901(b)(1) or (b)(2) |
| Minor/dependent children | Not allowed | Allowed (12.901(b)(2)) |
| Alimony requested | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Both spouses at final hearing | Required | Not always required |
| Financial disclosure | Waived | Generally required (may be waived) |
| Right to trial | Waived | Preserved |
How Do You File an Uncontested Divorce in Miami-Dade County?
Uncontested divorces in Miami are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the 11th Judicial Circuit, Family Division, using Florida's standardized family law forms available at flcourts.gov. Filing is done electronically through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. The Miami-Dade County Courthouse Family Division is located at 175 N.W. 1st Avenue, Miami, with satellite locations in Hialeah, Homestead, and North Dade.
The general steps are:
The 11th Judicial Circuit typically requires a short final hearing for uncontested cases; simplified dissolutions specifically require both spouses to appear. Miami-Dade also offers self-help and family law resources for self-represented filers, but those staff cannot give legal advice.
What Is a Marital Settlement Agreement and Why Does It Matter?
The Marital Settlement Agreement is the centerpiece of most uncontested Miami divorces. It is the binding contract that tells the court exactly how you and your spouse have resolved every issue. For simplified cases, the standard form is Form 12.902(f)(3) (Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage).
A complete MSA must address:
- Division of marital property under equitable distribution (F.S. 61.075) — fairly, not necessarily 50/50.
- Allocation of marital debts.
- Time-sharing and parental responsibility (F.S. 61.13), if you have children.
- Child support, calculated under F.S. 61.30 guidelines.
- Alimony, or a clear waiver of alimony.
A defective or incomplete MSA is the most common reason an otherwise simple case stalls. Our firm drafts and reviews your MSA so the terms are enforceable and the court has what it needs. For a deeper look at how these agreements work, see our Marital Settlement Agreement Florida guide.
What About Financial Disclosure and Waivers?
Florida requires both parties to exchange financial information in most dissolutions. Under the family law rules, each spouse generally files a Family Law Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b) or 12.902(c)) within 45 days of service. These affidavits disclose income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, and they are the foundation of any property division or support determination.
In an uncontested case where both spouses fully agree, the parties may waive filing the financial affidavits by signing Form 12.902(k) (Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits), authorized under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285. This waiver is common when spouses already know each other's finances and want to streamline the case. We help you decide whether waiving is appropriate for your situation — in some cases full disclosure protects you, even when it is technically waivable.
How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Miami?
Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing, so an uncontested Miami divorce moves as quickly as the paperwork and the court's calendar allow. Once the petition, MSA, and any parenting plan are properly filed and the other spouse has responded or waived service, the court schedules a brief final hearing. The judge controls scheduling, so exact timing depends on the 11th Judicial Circuit's docket — we cannot promise a specific date.
In practice, well-prepared uncontested cases are among the fastest dissolutions in Florida because there is nothing for the judge to decide except approving your agreement. Delays usually come from incomplete forms, an unsigned MSA, or service problems — exactly the issues an attorney-prepared package is designed to prevent. The biggest variable you control is getting accurate, complete documents filed the first time.
Uncontested Divorce With Children in Miami
If you have minor children, your uncontested case uses Form 12.901(b)(2) and must include a Parenting Plan and a child support calculation. Under F.S. 61.13, Florida uses "time-sharing" and "parental responsibility" rather than "custody," and as of July 1, 2023 there is a rebuttable presumption that equal time-sharing is in the best interest of the child.
Your Parenting Plan must spell out the time-sharing schedule and how you will make decisions about education, healthcare, and activities. Child support is set by the F.S. 61.30 guidelines and cannot simply be waived, because it belongs to the child. The same $750 flat attorney fee covers an uncontested case with children — the package adds the parenting plan, the child support guidelines worksheet, and the UCCJEA affidavit. Learn more in our Florida parenting plan guide.
Attorney-Prepared Divorce vs. Online Form Services
Miami residents searching for the cheapest divorce often land on online "divorce" or document-typing services. It helps to understand the difference. Non-lawyer document-preparation services can type your forms, but by law they cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you whether simplified or regular dissolution fits your facts, and cannot catch substantive errors in your MSA or parenting plan.
A licensed Florida attorney can. When you hire our firm, a Florida lawyer prepares and reviews your documents, confirms your case truly qualifies as uncontested, ensures your MSA and parenting plan are complete and enforceable, and answers your legal questions throughout. The value of an attorney-prepared uncontested divorce at a flat $750 fee is the combination of low, transparent pricing and real legal oversight — not a stack of forms you hope are correct. Self-help filing is allowed in Florida; it is simply riskier when property, debts, or children are involved.
Author Note
I have practiced Florida family law since 2006, including years as a former prosecutor before focusing on helping families resolve divorces efficiently. I have seen how a single missing form or a vague settlement clause can turn a straightforward case into months of delay — which is exactly why our firm offers a fixed, transparent $750 flat fee for uncontested cases statewide.
Frequently Asked Questions
See the FAQ section below for detailed answers on cost, forms, timeline, and qualifying for an uncontested divorce in Miami.
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.
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Antonio is the founder of FloridaDivorce.law and creator of Victoria AI, our AI legal intake specialist. A U.S. Navy veteran and former felony prosecutor, he has handled thousands of family law cases across Florida. He built this firm to deliver efficient, transparent legal services using technology he developed himself.
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How much does an uncontested divorce lawyer in Miami cost?
Our firm charges a $750 flat attorney fee for an uncontested Miami divorce — the same price statewide across all 67 Florida counties. Court costs and notary fees are separate. As of June 2026, the Miami-Dade Clerk of Court charges approximately $409 to file the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, plus about $10 for summons issuance if your spouse is served. Notary fees run roughly $50 per session. Filing fees are set by each county clerk and are separate from our flat attorney fee, so verify the current amount with the Miami-Dade clerk before filing. Older online sources may list outdated attorney prices; our current flat fee is $750, with all separate costs disclosed up front.
What is included in your $750 flat fee, and what costs are separate?
The $750 flat fee covers attorney preparation and review of your uncontested divorce: the petition, the Marital Settlement Agreement, financial disclosure documents, and — if you have children — the Parenting Plan, the F.S. 61.30 child support worksheet, and the UCCJEA affidavit. It also covers answering your legal questions and confirming your case qualifies as uncontested. Separate costs you pay directly include the Miami-Dade clerk's filing fee (about $409), summons issuance (about $10 if needed), notary fees (about $50 per session), and a process server (about $40-$75) if your spouse does not sign a waiver. The attorney fee is the same $750 in every Florida county.
Which court handles uncontested divorces in Miami?
Uncontested divorces in Miami are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the 11th Judicial Circuit, Family Division. The main Miami-Dade County Courthouse is at 175 N.W. 1st Avenue, Miami, with satellite courthouses in Hialeah, Homestead, and North Dade. Most filings go through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. Standardized family law forms are available at flcourts.gov. For uncontested cases, the 11th Judicial Circuit typically requires a brief final hearing where the judge reviews and approves your agreement before entering the Final Judgment of Dissolution. Simplified dissolutions under F.S. 61.052(2) require both spouses to appear at that hearing.
What is the difference between simplified and regular uncontested dissolution?
Simplified dissolution, under F.S. 61.052(2) using Form 12.901(a), is available only when there are no minor or dependent children, neither spouse seeks alimony, both agree on dividing property and debts, and both appear at the final hearing. It is faster but waives your right to trial and to financial disclosure from your spouse. Regular uncontested dissolution uses Form 12.901(b)(1) or 12.901(b)(2) and is used when there are children, alimony, or when one spouse cannot appear. It resolves through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and, if applicable, a Parenting Plan, and it preserves your right to financial disclosure. Our firm helps you choose the path that fits your facts.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Miami?
Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing under Chapter 61, so an uncontested Miami divorce moves as fast as the paperwork and the court's calendar allow. Once the petition, Marital Settlement Agreement, and any parenting plan are properly filed and the other spouse has answered or waived service, the 11th Judicial Circuit schedules a brief final hearing. The judge controls scheduling, so we cannot promise a specific date. Well-prepared uncontested cases are among the fastest dissolutions in Florida because the judge only has to approve your agreement. Most delays come from incomplete forms, an unsigned agreement, or service problems — issues an attorney-prepared package is designed to prevent.
Do I meet Florida's residency requirement to file in Miami?
Under F.S. 61.021, at least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for at least 6 months immediately before filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration card, or a sworn statement from a corroborating witness who is a Florida resident and knows you live here. Military personnel stationed in Florida satisfy the requirement under the same statute. Residency is not the same as domicile — owning property in Miami is not enough by itself. If neither spouse has met the 6-month requirement, you cannot yet file in Florida and must wait or file in another qualifying state.
Do my spouse and I both have to file financial affidavits?
In most Florida dissolutions, each spouse files a Family Law Financial Affidavit — Form 12.902(b) (short form) or Form 12.902(c) (long form) — within 45 days of service, disclosing income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. In an uncontested case where both spouses fully agree, the parties may waive filing the affidavits by signing Form 12.902(k) (Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits), authorized under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285. This is common when spouses already know each other's finances. However, full disclosure sometimes protects you, so we help you decide whether waiving is appropriate. Child support determinations under F.S. 61.30 still require accurate income information even when affidavit filing is waived.
Is Florida a no-fault divorce state?
Yes. Under F.S. 61.052, the only ground for divorce in Florida is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." Florida eliminated fault-based grounds, so you cannot file based on adultery, abandonment, or cruelty, and you do not need to prove marital misconduct. You also do not need your spouse's consent — one spouse's belief that the marriage is irretrievably broken is enough for the court to proceed. Fault is generally irrelevant to the divorce itself, though under F.S. 61.08(1) financially relevant misconduct, such as dissipation of marital assets, may be considered in alimony decisions. For uncontested cases, no-fault means there is nothing to prove, which is why these dissolutions are so efficient.
Can we get an uncontested divorce in Miami if we have children?
Yes. An uncontested divorce with children uses Form 12.901(b)(2) and must include a Parenting Plan and a child support calculation. Under F.S. 61.13, Florida uses "time-sharing" and "parental responsibility" instead of "custody," and since July 1, 2023 there is a rebuttable presumption that equal time-sharing serves the child's best interest. Your Parenting Plan must set out the schedule and how you will decide education, healthcare, and activities. Child support follows the F.S. 61.30 guidelines and cannot simply be waived because it belongs to the child. Our $750 flat fee covers cases with children; the package adds the parenting plan, the child support worksheet, and the UCCJEA affidavit.
Should I use an online divorce service instead of a lawyer?
Online or document-typing services can prepare forms, but by Florida law they cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you whether simplified or regular dissolution fits your facts, and cannot catch substantive errors in your Marital Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan. A licensed Florida attorney can do all of those things. With our firm, a Florida lawyer prepares and reviews your documents, confirms your case truly qualifies as uncontested, and answers your legal questions — all for a flat $750 fee with court costs disclosed up front. Self-help filing is legal in Florida, but it carries more risk when property, debts, or children are involved. The value of attorney preparation is transparent pricing plus real legal oversight.
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