Uncontested Divorce No Children in Florida: $750 (2026)

An uncontested divorce with no children in Florida is the simplest dissolution path under Florida Statutes Chapter 61. When both spouses agree on property and debt division and neither seeks contested alimony, our firm prepares the case for a $750 flat attorney fee statewide (court costs of about $408-$410 and notary are separate). Florida requires 6-month residency under F.S. 61.021 and has no mandatory waiting period.

What Is an Uncontested Divorce With No Children in Florida?

An uncontested divorce no children Florida case is a dissolution of marriage where the spouses have no minor or dependent children together and agree on every issue: how to divide marital property, how to split marital debts, and whether either spouse will receive alimony. Florida is a pure no-fault state under Florida Statute 61.052, so the only ground is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." You do not need to prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty, and you do not need your spouse's permission to end the marriage.

Without children, the case skips the most complex and time-consuming parts of a Florida divorce: there is no parenting plan, no time-sharing schedule, and no child support guidelines worksheet to negotiate. That is why a divorce with no kids in Florida is generally the fastest and most predictable type of dissolution to complete.

The key word is "uncontested." If you and your spouse disagree on anything substantial — who keeps the house, how a retirement account is split, or whether one spouse owes alimony — the case is contested, and the flat-fee path does not apply. For a side-by-side look at the difference, see our guide on uncontested vs contested divorce in Florida.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce With No Children Cost in Florida?

The Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez prepares an uncontested Florida divorce for a $750 flat attorney fee — the same price in all 67 Florida counties (court costs ~$408-$410 and notary are separate). The flat fee covers preparing and reviewing your dissolution documents, drafting your Marital Settlement Agreement, and answering your legal questions through to the Final Judgment.

There are three cost categories to understand:

• Attorney fee: $750 flat, statewide, paid to our firm.
• Court filing fee: typically about $408-$410, set by each county clerk and paid directly to the court.
• Notary fees: usually $50 or less per session, paid when you sign documents that require notarization.

The table below shows how the total compares to a traditional retainer-based divorce. Many Florida family lawyers bill hourly against a retainer of $5,000 to $7,500 or more, even for cases the parties consider amicable.

We describe our fee as flat, transparent, and statewide — not as the "cheapest." Other services advertise lower teaser rates, but those often exclude attorney review or hide add-on charges. 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.

Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Dissolution: Which Path?

Florida offers two routes for an uncontested divorce no children Florida case. Choosing correctly matters because each uses different forms and has different requirements.

Simplified Dissolution (F.S. 61.052(2))

Simplified dissolution is the fastest path, but it has strict eligibility rules. Under Florida Statute 61.052(2), you may use simplified dissolution only if all of the following are true:

• You have NO minor or dependent children together, and the wife is not pregnant.
• Neither spouse is seeking alimony.
• You both agree on how to divide all property and debts.
• Both spouses sign the petition and BOTH appear at the final hearing.

The trade-off: by choosing simplified dissolution, both spouses waive the right to a trial and waive financial disclosure from the other spouse. You file Form 12.901(a), the Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. Because no kids are involved and both parties cooperate, this is often the cleanest fit for a young, short marriage with few assets.

Regular Uncontested Dissolution (Form 12.901(b)(1))

If you have no children but one spouse cannot appear at the final hearing, or you simply want financial disclosure preserved, you use the regular uncontested route. For a no-children case with property, you file Form 12.901(b)(1), the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children. The case is resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement rather than both parties appearing together.

If you are unsure which path fits, our guide on do you need a lawyer for uncontested divorce in Florida walks through the decision in detail.

What Forms Do You Need for a No-Children Uncontested Divorce?

Florida uses standardized family law forms, all available free at flcourts.gov. For an uncontested divorce no children Florida case, the core documents are:

• Petition: Form 12.901(a) (simplified) or Form 12.901(b)(1) (regular uncontested with property, no children).
• Marital Settlement Agreement: Form 12.902(f)(3) for simplified dissolution, or a custom MSA for the regular route. The MSA is the centerpiece of most uncontested cases.
• Family Law Financial Affidavit: Form 12.902(b) (short form, for income under $50,000) or Form 12.902(c) (long form). Generally required within 45 days.
• Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits: Form 12.902(k), authorized under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285, if both spouses agree to waive filing the affidavits.
• Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage: the applicable final judgment form the court enters.

Documents are filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. An attorney-prepared filing reduces the risk of a clerk rejecting your paperwork for a missing signature, wrong form, or incomplete MSA — a common reason self-prepared divorces stall.

What Must the Marital Settlement Agreement Cover?

Even with no children, your Marital Settlement Agreement is the legal heart of the case. The MSA is a binding contract the court incorporates into your Final Judgment. For a no-children case, it must clearly address:

• Real property: who keeps the marital home, or how it is sold and proceeds divided.
• Personal property: vehicles, furniture, bank accounts, and valuables.
• Retirement and investment accounts: 401(k), IRA, pension division (a QDRO may be needed for some plans).
• Marital debts: credit cards, loans, and who is responsible for each.
• Alimony: whether either spouse receives support, or whether both waive alimony.

Florida divides marital property under equitable distribution (F.S. 61.075), meaning fairly but not necessarily 50/50. A clear MSA lets you and your spouse decide the split yourselves rather than leaving it to a judge. For a deeper look, read our Marital Settlement Agreement Florida guide. A poorly drafted MSA is the most common reason an "agreed" divorce later turns contested.

How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce With No Children Take?

Florida has no mandatory statutory waiting period after filing, which is unusual among U.S. states. The practical timeline depends on county court scheduling, how quickly your spouse signs and returns documents, and the clerk's processing speed.

A cooperative simplified dissolution with no children and few assets can move quickly because there is no disclosure exchange and no parenting plan to negotiate. The court — not the parties or the attorney — controls final hearing scheduling, so we describe ranges rather than guarantees. Florida courts may order a 3-month period of reflection only if both parties request it, which rarely happens in a no-children uncontested case.

Do You Have to Go to Court for a No-Children Divorce?

It depends on the path. In a simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2), both spouses must personally appear at a brief final hearing where the judge confirms the marriage is irretrievably broken and approves the agreement. In a regular uncontested dissolution, often only one spouse must appear, and in many counties the final hearing for an agreed case is short — sometimes just a few minutes.

Many Florida circuits now allow remote or virtual final hearings for uncontested cases, which is convenient if you have moved out of the county or out of state after meeting the 6-month residency requirement. Our online divorce Miami guide explains how remote filing and hearings work in practice.

Florida Residency and No-Fault Requirements

Under Florida Statute 61.021, at least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for at least 6 months immediately before filing the petition. You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or a corroborating sworn statement from a witness who knows you live in Florida. Military personnel stationed in Florida satisfy the same requirement.

Florida eliminated fault-based grounds entirely. 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 for a no-children, no-alimony case, fault is generally irrelevant. This no-fault standard is what makes an uncontested divorce so efficient: there is nothing to prove except that the marriage is over.

Attorney-Prepared vs. DIY Form Services

When people search for a "quick divorce no children Florida" or the "cheapest" option, they often land on non-lawyer document-preparation or typing services. Those services can type your forms, but by law they cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you which form fits your situation, and cannot catch a substantive error in your MSA.

A full-representation flat-fee divorce by a licensed Florida attorney is different. We choose the correct petition (simplified vs. regular), draft an MSA that actually protects the agreement you reached, confirm your residency and forms are complete, and answer your legal questions. For $750 flat statewide, you get attorney work product — not just typed paper. That said, self-help is not forbidden; an attorney-prepared uncontested divorce is simply a strong fit when you want the documents done right the first time.

Author note: I have practiced Florida family law since 2006, and the single most common reason an "agreed" divorce gets bounced back is a defective settlement agreement or the wrong petition form — exactly the issues a flat-fee attorney review is built to prevent.

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.