Divorce Lawyer in Miami, Florida

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

# Uncontested Divorce in Miami, Florida (2026 Guide)

FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Miami residents, 100% remote, with documents prepared and reviewed by a licensed attorney before anything is filed. You and your spouse must agree the marriage is over and on the terms. The Miami-Dade court filing fee is $409. Florida only requires that the marriage be irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052.

Does Your Miami Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?

Your Miami divorce is uncontested when you and your spouse agree the marriage is over and agree on every issue, including property, debts, and any time-sharing. Agreement is the whole game. You can still have children, a home, or retirement accounts and qualify, as long as you and your spouse settle the terms together rather than asking a judge to decide them.

In my experience, most Miami couples who think they have a complicated case actually qualify. They own a condo and a couple of retirement accounts, they have already talked through who keeps what, and they just need the agreement written correctly and filed. That is exactly the work a flat-fee uncontested divorce is built for.

If a matter turns out to be genuinely contested, I will tell you directly and walk you through your options rather than pushing forward on the wrong track.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Miami?

An uncontested divorce in Miami has two cost layers: the court's own fees, which everyone pays, and your attorney fee. The court filing fee in Miami-Dade is $409, and that goes to the Clerk regardless of who prepares your paperwork. FloridaDivorce.law charges a flat $750 attorney fee with no surprise billing.

The flat fee covers document preparation, attorney review, e-filing, and guidance through final judgment. It is the same $750 whether or not you have minor children. Compare that to traditional Miami retainers that often start at $5,000 to $7,500 and bill by the hour.

Start your flat-fee uncontested divorce with FloridaDivorce.law, handled remotely with no office visits.

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

To file for divorce in Miami, at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing, as required by Fla. Stat. §61.021. This is a hard requirement, and the court will ask you to prove it. You do not both need to meet the six months; one of you is enough, and you do not need to have lived specifically in Miami-Dade for any set period, only in Florida.

Proof is usually simple: a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration, or a witness who can confirm your residency. Because Miami draws so many people from other states and other countries, this residency point is the single most common reason a filing gets questioned, so it is worth confirming early.

What if I just moved to Miami?

If you recently moved to Miami and neither spouse has lived in Florida for six months, you cannot file in Florida yet under Fla. Stat. §61.021. You either wait until one spouse crosses the six-month mark or, in some situations, file in the state where residency is already established. When you reach out, residency is one of the first things I confirm so we never file something the court will reject.

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

Filing an uncontested divorce in Miami follows a clear sequence through the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, and most of it can be done electronically without ever visiting the courthouse at 73 W Flagler St.

When FloridaDivorce.law handles your case, Victoria helps gather your information quickly, I review and prepare every document, and we e-file for you. You do not manage the portal or guess at form numbers.

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

An uncontested Miami divorce uses a small set of standardized Florida Supreme Court family law forms, and the exact mix depends on whether you have children and shared assets. Getting the right forms in the right combination is where most do-it-yourself filings stall.

The official, current versions of these forms are published at flcourts.gov. Filing the wrong petition type or skipping the financial disclosure is the fastest way to get a case bounced back, which is exactly what attorney preparation prevents.

Have a quick question about your situation? Ask Victoria.

How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Miami?

An uncontested divorce in Miami often finalizes in about two weeks when both spouses sign promptly, though court scheduling in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit can extend that. The biggest variable is how quickly you and your spouse return signed documents, not the court itself.

The 20-day period under Fla. Stat. §61.19 is the general rule, and a court may move faster for good cause, but no honest attorney can guarantee a specific date because court timing varies. What we control is making your documents clean the first time so nothing delays the file.

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

At a final hearing for an uncontested Miami divorce, a judge reviews the paperwork, confirms the marriage is irretrievably broken, and signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution (Form 12.990). For a truly uncontested case the hearing is brief and procedural, often just a few minutes, and focuses on confirming that both spouses understand and agree to the terms in the settlement.

If you have minor children, the judge confirms the parenting plan and that child support follows the guidelines in Fla. Stat. §61.30. If you divided property, the court confirms the equitable distribution under Fla. Stat. §61.075, which is Florida's standard rather than community property. Florida law no longer offers permanent alimony, a change made by the 2023 reform, so any support terms reflect current law.

Can the final hearing be waived in Miami?

In many simplified and fully agreed cases, the Eleventh Judicial Circuit allows the divorce to be finalized without an in-person hearing, sometimes on the documents alone. Whether a brief hearing is required depends on the type of petition and the judge assigned. When we prepare your case, we structure it to minimize what is required of you and tell you exactly what, if anything, you need to attend.

Why Miami Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law

Everything is handled remotely, which matters in a city where traffic on the way to 73 W Flagler St can eat half a day. You complete your part from home or your phone, and we manage the portal, the filing, and the follow-up. You never sit in a downtown parking garage to end your marriage.

The price is a flat $750, the same with or without minor children, with no surprise billing. You know the number before you start, so there is no meter running and no invoice that grows every time you have a question. The court's $409 filing fee is separate and goes to the Clerk, and we tell you that up front.

Victoria, our AI assistant, helps prepare your documents quickly by gathering your information in plain conversation, and then a licensed attorney reviews everything before it is filed. That combination is the real differentiator: a flat $750, attorney-prepared and reviewed, 100% remote, serving all 67 Florida counties, a sharp contrast with DIY form sites that leave you guessing and hourly-billing firms that surprise you later.

Miami divorces also carry local wrinkles, from international assets and offshore accounts to high-value real estate and the need for clear, sometimes bilingual communication, and we account for those realities when we prepare your agreement rather than treating your case like a template.

Start your flat-fee uncontested divorce with FloridaDivorce.law, handled remotely with no office visits.

If you and your spouse agree your Miami marriage is over, you do not need a downtown retainer or a stack of forms you are unsure about. FloridaDivorce.law serves Miami entirely remotely, so you never drive to the courthouse or sit in a waiting room. You handle your part from home, and a licensed Florida attorney prepares, reviews, and files everything. When you are ready to move forward cleanly, we are ready to handle it.

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 Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.