Uncontested Divorce Lawyer Tampa FL: $750 Flat Fee (2026)

An uncontested divorce lawyer in Tampa prepares your Florida dissolution for a $750 flat attorney fee — the same price in Hillsborough County and all 67 Florida counties. Court costs (the Hillsborough Clerk's filing fee, about $408-$410) and notary fees are separate. Uncontested means both spouses agree on property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony under Florida Statutes Chapter 61.

What Does an Uncontested Divorce Lawyer in Tampa Do?

An uncontested divorce lawyer in Tampa prepares, reviews, and files the documents that turn a mutual agreement between spouses into a court-approved Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. When you and your spouse already agree on every issue, the attorney's job is precision: drafting a complete Marital Settlement Agreement, preparing the correct standardized forms, and confirming the case meets the requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 61 so the 13th Judicial Circuit can grant the divorce.

Our firm is a licensed Florida law firm that practices statewide, in all 67 counties. We handle uncontested cases filed in Hillsborough County and everywhere else in Florida for a flat $750 attorney fee. That fee is the same whether you have minor children or not — with children, the package simply adds a Parenting Plan, a child support guidelines worksheet, and a UCCJEA affidavit. Florida is a no-fault state under F.S. 61.052, so you never have to prove wrongdoing; the only ground is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken."

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Lawyer Cost in Tampa?

Our firm handles an uncontested Tampa divorce for a $750 flat attorney fee (court costs about $408-$410 and notary are separate). Traditional Florida family lawyers commonly bill $250-$400 per hour and require a retainer of $3,000 to $7,500, with the total for a contested case often reaching well beyond that. A flat fee removes the meter: you know the full attorney cost before you start.

Here is how the numbers break down for an uncontested filing in Hillsborough County:

Court filing fees are set by each county clerk and are separate from our flat attorney fee. As of July 2026, verify the current amount with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court before you file. For a fuller price breakdown, see our guide on uncontested divorce cost in Tampa FL.

Where Do You File an Uncontested Divorce in Tampa?

Uncontested divorces for Tampa residents are filed with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court, which serves the 13th Judicial Circuit. The primary filing location is the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse at 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602. Under F.S. 61.021, at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing, proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or a corroborating witness.

Most documents are filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com rather than in person. Standardized family law forms are published free at flcourts.gov. The Hillsborough Clerk also maintains a self-help family law section on hillsclerk.com with local instructions and fee information.

For uncontested cases, the 13th Judicial Circuit typically schedules a brief final hearing to review the Marital Settlement Agreement and enter the Final Judgment. In a Simplified Dissolution, both spouses must appear at that hearing; in a regular uncontested case, appearance rules can differ, and your attorney will tell you what your specific case requires.

Which Uncontested Path Fits Your Case: Simplified or Regular?

Florida offers two uncontested routes, and choosing the right one matters. A Simplified Dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) uses Form 12.901(a) (Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage). It is only available 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 it waives your right to trial and to financial disclosure from the other spouse.

A regular uncontested dissolution is used when there are children, alimony, or when one spouse cannot appear. It 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), and it is resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement plus, when children are involved, a Parenting Plan.

For a step-by-step walkthrough of the process, see how to file an uncontested divorce in Tampa FL.

What Is the Marital Settlement Agreement and Why Does It Matter?

The Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is the centerpiece of most uncontested Florida divorces. It is the binding contract that records exactly how you and your spouse have agreed to resolve every issue, and the court incorporates it into the Final Judgment. A complete MSA must address the division of marital property, allocation of debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility (if there are children), child support, and alimony (including whether both spouses waive it). The standard simplified form is Form 12.902(f)(3).

This is where full attorney preparation earns its value. A non-lawyer document-preparation or typing service can fill in blanks, but it cannot give legal advice or catch a substantive gap — for example, an MSA that fails to divide a retirement account, misstates a child support figure, or omits a required parenting provision. An error in the MSA can surface years later. When our firm prepares your uncontested divorce, a licensed Florida attorney drafts and reviews the agreement, confirms it is legally complete, and answers your questions. See our guide on dividing retirement accounts and QDROs in a Florida divorce for one common area where precision matters.

What About Financial Disclosure in an Uncontested Tampa Divorce?

Florida generally requires each spouse to file a Family Law Financial Affidavit within 45 days of service — Form 12.902(b) (short form) if gross annual income is under the threshold, or Form 12.902(c) (long form) above it. This affidavit discloses income, expenses, assets, and liabilities and, under F.S. 61.075, forms the foundation for equitable distribution.

In an uncontested case, the parties may agree to waive filing the financial affidavits by filing Form 12.902(k) (Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits), authorized under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285. Waiving disclosure can streamline the case, but it is a decision worth discussing with an attorney — if you are not certain you know the full picture of your spouse's finances, keeping the affidavit protects you. Florida divides marital property under equitable distribution (fairly, not automatically 50/50), not community property.

How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Tampa?

Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing — the 20-day figure people cite is the time the responding spouse has to file an Answer, not a waiting period. Because there is no statutory cooling-off period for a standard dissolution, an uncontested Tampa case is limited mainly by how quickly the paperwork is completed and how soon the 13th Judicial Circuit can set the brief final hearing.

In practice, uncontested cases in Hillsborough County commonly conclude within a few weeks to a couple of months from filing, though the court controls its own calendar and scheduling can vary. We cannot promise a specific date because the judge sets the hearing. What an attorney can do is prevent the delays that come from rejected filings, incomplete forms, or an MSA that has to be corrected. If your spouse lives elsewhere, our guide on uncontested divorce when a spouse lives out of state explains how service and signatures work.

When Is an Uncontested Flat-Fee Divorce the Right Fit?

A $750 flat-fee uncontested divorce is a strong fit when you and your spouse genuinely agree on everything and both are willing to sign the paperwork. It is not the right tool for every situation. If one spouse disputes property, hides assets, refuses to sign, or you cannot agree on time-sharing or support, the case is contested and the flat fee does not apply — those matters require a different approach.

Remember that uncontested means agreement on all issues: property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony. Alimony can be waived by agreement in the MSA. Under the 2023 reform (SB 1416), permanent alimony was eliminated in Florida; remaining forms are bridge-the-gap (max 2 years), rehabilitative (max 5 years), and durational (capped by marriage length). For parenting matters, an equal time-sharing presumption applies under F.S. 61.13(3) (effective July 1, 2023), though courts can deviate based on the best interests of the child. If you are close to agreement but not quite there, our article on converting a contested divorce to uncontested in Florida may help.

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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.