Uncontested Divorce No Children Jacksonville FL: $750 (2026)
Get an uncontested divorce with no children in Jacksonville for a $750 flat attorney fee. Duval County forms, filing fees, and steps explained (2026).
An uncontested divorce with no children in Jacksonville is filed in Florida's 4th Judicial Circuit through the Duval County Clerk of Court. When both spouses agree on all issues, our firm prepares the entire case for a $750 flat attorney fee (court costs of about $408-$410 and notary are separate). No minor children means the parenting-plan and child-support steps drop out, which is why a no-kids case is the fastest, most straightforward path under Florida Statutes Chapter 61.
What Is an Uncontested Divorce With No Children in Jacksonville?
An uncontested divorce no children Jacksonville 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 debts, and whether either spouse will receive alimony. Because there are no children, the case skips the parenting plan, child support guidelines worksheet, and UCCJEA affidavit that a case with kids requires.
Florida is a no-fault state. Under F.S. 61.052, the only ground for divorce is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken" — you do not prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty, and you do not need your spouse's permission to end the marriage. This no-fault standard, combined with the absence of children, is what makes a no-kids uncontested divorce so much simpler than a contested one.
To file in Jacksonville, at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing (F.S. 61.021). Residency is proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or a corroborating witness. Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing, though the other spouse has 20 days to respond after being served.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce With No Children Cost in Jacksonville?
Our firm handles an uncontested divorce with no children in Jacksonville for a $750 flat attorney fee — the same price in Duval County as in all 67 Florida counties. Court costs and notary fees are separate and paid directly by you.
Here is what a typical no-children case costs in Duval County:
| Cost Item | Amount | Who Pays / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney fee (our flat fee) | $750 | Flat, statewide — same in every county |
| Duval County filing fee | ~$408-$410 | Paid to the Clerk of Court; set locally |
| Notary | ~$50/session | For signatures on the MSA and forms |
| Service of process (if needed) | $40-$75 | Only if the spouse must be formally served |
| Total (typical) | ~$1,200-$1,285 | Varies by service/notary needs |
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 Duval County Clerk of Court. Older third-party sources may list an outdated attorney price — our current flat fee is $750. For a full breakdown, see our Uncontested Divorce Cost Jacksonville FL guide.
Because the $750 fee is flat, you know the attorney cost up front regardless of how many phone calls or document revisions your case needs. That transparency is the point: no hourly billing, no surprise retainer draws.
Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Divorce (No Children)
Florida offers two uncontested paths, and having no children makes you eligible for both. Choosing correctly matters because each has different requirements.
Simplified dissolution is authorized under F.S. 61.052(2) and filed on Form 12.901(a). It requires that you have no minor or dependent children, that neither spouse is seeking alimony, that you agree on property and debt division, and that both spouses appear at the final hearing. It is faster, but you waive the right to a trial and the right to financial disclosure from the other spouse.
Regular uncontested dissolution is filed on Form 12.901(b)(1) — the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children. It is used when one spouse cannot appear at the final hearing, when alimony is involved, or when a spouse wants full financial disclosure. It is resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement.
| Feature | Simplified Dissolution (12.901(a)) | Regular Uncontested (12.901(b)(1)) |
|---|---|---|
| Statute | F.S. 61.052(2) | F.S. 61.052 |
| Minor children allowed? | No | No (this form) |
| Alimony allowed? | No | Yes (or waived by agreement) |
| Both spouses at final hearing? | Required | One may be absent |
| Financial disclosure | Waived | Available (may be waived by both) |
| Right to trial | Waived | Preserved until judgment |
If you and your spouse both live in Jacksonville, have no kids, and neither wants alimony, simplified dissolution is often the cleanest route. If one of you has moved out of the area or you want the protection of financial disclosure, the regular uncontested path fits better. Our firm reviews your facts and recommends the correct form. Compare with our simplified dissolution Jacksonville guide.
Where Do You File a No-Children Divorce in Jacksonville?
A Jacksonville divorce is filed with the Duval County Clerk of Court, which serves Florida's 4th Judicial Circuit. The main courthouse is the Duval County Courthouse at 501 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Certain family law matters may also be filed at the Beaches Branch in Neptune Beach.
Most documents are filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com rather than in person. The standardized family law forms are available free at flcourts.gov, and Duval County provides family law self-help resources for people navigating the process. When our firm represents you, we prepare and e-file your documents for you — you do not have to learn the portal.
For an uncontested no-children case, the 4th Judicial Circuit typically schedules a brief final hearing where the court confirms the marriage is irretrievably broken and enters the Final Judgment of Dissolution. In a simplified dissolution, both spouses must attend that hearing. See our Jacksonville divorce court guide for what to expect at the hearing.
What Forms Does a No-Children Uncontested Divorce Require?
A no-children uncontested case uses a specific set of standardized Florida family law forms. The exact list depends on whether you choose the simplified or regular path.
- Form 12.901(a): Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage (simplified path only)
- Form 12.901(b)(1): Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children (regular uncontested path)
- Form 12.902(f)(3): Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage — the centerpiece that documents your agreement on property, debts, and alimony
- Form 12.902(b) or 12.902(c): Family Law Financial Affidavit (short form or long form), generally due within 45 days
- Form 12.902(k): Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits, if both spouses agree to waive filing them (Florida Family Law Rule 12.285)
- Form 12.998(a): Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, which the judge signs
The Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is the heart of the case. Even with no children, your MSA must clearly divide marital property, allocate every debt, and state whether either spouse receives alimony or waives it. A vague or incomplete MSA is the most common reason an uncontested case stalls. Because our firm is a licensed Florida law office, we prepare and review the MSA to confirm it is complete before it reaches the judge.
How Long Does a No-Children Divorce Take in Jacksonville?
Florida imposes no mandatory waiting period after filing (F.S. 61.021 governs residency, not delay), so a no-children uncontested case moves as fast as the court's calendar allows. In practice, most Duval County no-children uncontested cases finish in roughly 30 to 90 days, though the court — not the parties — controls final hearing scheduling.
The timeline depends on a few factors: how quickly both spouses sign the MSA, whether the responding spouse must be formally served (adding the 20-day response window under the rules), and when the 4th Judicial Circuit can schedule the brief final hearing. A simplified dissolution where both spouses cooperate and appear together is usually the quickest.
Having no children removes several steps that slow contested and with-children cases: no parenting plan negotiation, no child support guidelines worksheet, and no parenting course requirement. That is why no-kids divorces are consistently the fastest dissolution type in Florida.
How Is Property Divided in a No-Children Jacksonville Divorce?
Florida divides marital property by equitable distribution under F.S. 61.075 — fairly, but not necessarily 50/50. In an uncontested case, you and your spouse decide the split yourselves in the MSA, and the court generally honors a reasonable agreement.
Marital property includes assets and debts acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on the title. Separate property — what you owned before marriage, or received by gift or inheritance and kept separate — is generally not divided. If either spouse dissipated marital assets after the marriage broke down, F.S. 61.075(1)(f) lets the court adjust the split, though in a true uncontested case the spouses simply agree.
Even with no children, careful debt allocation matters. A credit card in one spouse's name can still be a marital debt. Our property division in uncontested divorce guide and dividing debt in Florida divorce guide explain how to structure this in your MSA.
What About Alimony in a No-Children Uncontested Divorce?
Alimony and children are separate issues — a no-children case can still involve alimony, or the spouses can waive it. Under F.S. 61.08, Florida authorizes bridge-the-gap alimony (maximum 2 years), rehabilitative alimony (maximum 5 years, requiring a specific plan), and durational alimony (capped by marriage length). Senate Bill 1416, effective July 1, 2023, eliminated permanent alimony in Florida.
In most no-children uncontested cases, both spouses waive alimony in the MSA and move on cleanly. That waiver keeps you eligible for the faster simplified dissolution path (which does not allow alimony claims). If one spouse will receive support, the regular uncontested path applies and the amount and duration are written into the MSA. Our alimony in uncontested divorce guide covers how the 2023 reform affects your agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
See the FAQ section below for detailed answers to the most common questions about a no-children uncontested divorce in Jacksonville.
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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.
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How much does an uncontested divorce with no children cost in Jacksonville?
Our firm prepares an uncontested divorce with no children in Jacksonville for a $750 flat attorney fee — the same price in Duval County as in all 67 Florida counties. Court costs (the Duval County filing fee of about $408-$410) and notary fees (around $50 per session) are separate and paid directly by you. If a process server is needed, add roughly $40-$75. Filing fees are set by each county clerk and change over time, so verify the current Duval amount with the Clerk of Court as of July 2026. The $750 fee is flat, so you know the attorney cost up front no matter how many revisions your documents need.
What makes a divorce with no children faster in Florida?
A no-children divorce skips several steps that slow other cases. Because there are no minor or dependent children, you do not file a parenting plan, complete a child support guidelines worksheet, or take a parenting course. Under F.S. 61.13, those requirements only apply when children are involved. With no children, the case turns entirely on dividing property, allocating debt, and deciding alimony — all of which you settle by agreement in your Marital Settlement Agreement. Combined with Florida's no-fault standard (F.S. 61.052) and no mandatory waiting period, a no-kids uncontested case is the fastest dissolution type, often finishing in about 30 to 90 days depending on the court's calendar.
Can I use simplified dissolution if I have no children in Jacksonville?
Yes, having no minor or dependent children is one of the core requirements for simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2), filed on Form 12.901(a). You also must agree on property and debt division, neither spouse can seek alimony, and both spouses must appear at the final hearing. Simplified dissolution is faster, but you waive the right to a trial and the right to financial disclosure from your spouse. If either spouse cannot attend the hearing or wants alimony, you use the regular uncontested path on Form 12.901(b)(1) instead. Our firm reviews your facts and recommends the correct form for your situation.
Where do I file a no-children uncontested divorce in Jacksonville?
You file with the Duval County Clerk of Court, which serves Florida's 4th Judicial Circuit. The main courthouse is at 501 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Most documents are e-filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com rather than filed in person. The standardized family law forms are available free at flcourts.gov, and Duval County offers family law self-help resources. When our firm represents you, we prepare and e-file every document, so you do not have to navigate the portal yourself. The 4th Judicial Circuit typically schedules a brief final hearing to confirm the marriage is irretrievably broken and enter the Final Judgment.
Do we still need a Marital Settlement Agreement if we have no children?
Yes. Even with no children, your case needs a written Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) that divides all marital property, allocates every debt, and states whether either spouse receives alimony or waives it. The MSA is the centerpiece of a regular uncontested case; the simplified path uses Form 12.902(f)(3). Children only add parenting and child support terms — they do not remove the need for an MSA covering property, debts, and support. A vague or incomplete MSA is the most common reason an uncontested case stalls at the final hearing. Because our office is a licensed Florida law firm, we prepare and review the MSA to confirm it is complete before the judge sees it.
How long do I have to live in Florida before filing in Jacksonville?
At least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for 6 months immediately before filing the petition, under F.S. 61.021. This applies whether or not you have children. You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration card, or a sworn statement from a corroborating witness who knows you live in Florida. Military personnel stationed in Florida satisfy the requirement under the same statute. If neither spouse meets the 6-month mark, you cannot file in Duval County yet and must wait until the requirement is met or file in another qualifying jurisdiction. Owning property in Florida alone does not satisfy the residency rule.
Can we waive filing the financial affidavits in a no-children case?
Yes. Florida generally requires each spouse to file a Family Law Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b) short form or 12.902(c) long form) within 45 days. However, in a regular uncontested case both spouses can agree to waive filing them by submitting Form 12.902(k), the Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits, authorized under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285. In a simplified dissolution, financial disclosure is waived as part of that streamlined process. Waiving disclosure speeds the case but gives up the right to see the other spouse's detailed finances, so it works best when both spouses already know and trust the financial picture. Our firm advises whether waiving disclosure is appropriate for your case.
Is alimony possible if we have no children?
Yes. Alimony and children are separate issues, so a no-children case can still involve alimony. Under F.S. 61.08, Florida authorizes bridge-the-gap alimony (maximum 2 years), rehabilitative alimony (maximum 5 years), and durational alimony (capped by marriage length). Senate Bill 1416, effective July 1, 2023, eliminated permanent alimony. In most no-children uncontested cases, both spouses waive alimony in the MSA, which also keeps you eligible for the faster simplified dissolution path (that path does not allow alimony claims). If one spouse will receive support, the regular uncontested path applies and the amount and duration are written into the agreement rather than decided by a judge.
Does my spouse need to agree for an uncontested divorce to work?
For a case to be uncontested, both spouses must agree on all issues — property division, debt allocation, and alimony (there are no children to add time-sharing or child support). If your spouse agrees, the process is straightforward and our $750 flat fee applies. If your spouse refuses to sign or disputes an issue, the case becomes contested and the flat fee does not apply. That said, a spouse who is merely unresponsive is different from one who disagrees; Florida allows the case to proceed by default in some situations after proper service. For details, see our guide on when a spouse won't sign, or contact our office to confirm whether your case still qualifies as uncontested.
Do both spouses have to appear at the final hearing?
It depends on the path. In a simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2), both spouses must appear at the final hearing — that is a mandatory requirement of the simplified process. In a regular uncontested dissolution filed on Form 12.901(b)(1), one spouse may be able to skip the hearing, which is why this path is often used when a spouse has moved away or cannot attend. The 4th Judicial Circuit in Jacksonville typically holds a brief final hearing for uncontested cases where the judge confirms the marriage is irretrievably broken and signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution. Our firm advises which path fits your circumstances and prepares you for what to expect at the hearing.
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