Uncontested Divorce No Children Orlando FL: $750 (2026)

An uncontested divorce with no children in Orlando is filed in the Orange County Circuit Court (Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit). Our firm prepares it for a $750 flat attorney fee (court costs of about $408-$425 and notary are separate). With no minor children and full agreement, couples often use a simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2).

What Is an Uncontested Divorce With No Children in Orlando?

An uncontested divorce means both spouses agree on every issue in the case: division of property, allocation of debts, and whether either spouse will receive alimony. When there are no minor or dependent children, the case is simpler because there is no parenting plan, no time-sharing schedule, and no child support calculation to resolve.

Florida is a no-fault divorce state under Florida Statutes Chapter 61. Under F.S. 61.052, the only ground for dissolution is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken" — you do not prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty, and you do not need your spouse's consent. For an uncontested divorce no children Orlando couples file in Orange County, this means the legal groundwork is straightforward once the two of you agree on terms.

Before filing, at least one spouse must satisfy the residency requirement under F.S. 61.021: living in Florida for at least six months immediately before the petition, 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 (F.S. 61.043 procedures and Family Law Rules).

Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Divorce (No Children)

With no children, Orlando couples usually choose between two paths. A simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) is the fastest route, but it carries trade-offs. A regular uncontested dissolution uses a written Marital Settlement Agreement and gives you more flexibility.

Simplified dissolution (Form 12.901(a), Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage) requires that:

• There are no minor or dependent children of the marriage, and the wife is not pregnant.
• Neither spouse is seeking alimony.
• Both spouses agree the marriage is irretrievably broken.
• Both spouses agree on the division of all property and debts.
• Both spouses appear together at the final hearing.

The trade-off: a simplified dissolution waives the right to a trial and waives financial disclosure from the other spouse. That is fine when both people fully understand the marital finances, but it can be risky if one spouse is unsure what assets or debts exist.

A regular uncontested dissolution uses Form 12.901(b)(1) (Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children) and is resolved through a Marital Settlement Agreement. This path is used when one spouse wants alimony, when one spouse cannot appear at the final hearing, or when either spouse wants the protection of financial disclosure.

Both paths cost the same $750 flat attorney fee with our firm. We help you choose the right form based on your specific facts.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Orlando?

Our firm prepares an uncontested divorce with no children for a $750 flat attorney fee — the same price in all 67 Florida counties (court costs of about $408-$425 and notary fees are separate). This flat, transparent fee covers preparing and reviewing your petition, your Marital Settlement Agreement, and your final judgment paperwork, plus answering your legal questions along the way.

The Orange County Clerk of Courts charges a separate filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. As of 2026 that base fee is approximately $408, and paying by card adds a roughly 4% convenience fee (bringing the card total to around $425). 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 your local clerk.

Here is how the total investment typically breaks down for a no-children uncontested case in Orlando:

If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may file a Motion to Defer Filing Fees (Form 12.902(a)) with the clerk. Compare this to Orlando's traditional hourly divorce retainers of roughly $5,000-$7,500 for the flat-fee value we provide. For a fuller breakdown, see our guide on uncontested divorce cost in Orlando.

Where Do You File an Uncontested Divorce in Orlando?

You file in the Circuit Court for Orange County, part of Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit, through the Orange County Clerk of Courts (myorangeclerk.com). The clerk's Family Law division handles dissolution of marriage cases. Most filings today go through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com rather than in person.

To file in Orange County, at least one spouse must reside in the county and meet Florida's six-month residency requirement under F.S. 61.021. The Orange County Clerk offers self-help resources and standardized family law form packets, and all official Florida family law forms are available free at flcourts.gov.

For an uncontested case, the 9th Circuit typically schedules a brief final hearing to confirm the marriage is irretrievably broken and approve the agreement. In a simplified dissolution both spouses must attend that hearing; in a regular uncontested case, often only the petitioner appears. Final hearings for uncontested matters are usually short. For a deeper walkthrough, see our guide on the Orlando divorce court process.

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

The forms depend on which path you take, but a no-children uncontested case in Orlando generally involves the following standardized Florida family law forms (all free at flcourts.gov):

• Petition — Form 12.901(a) for a simplified dissolution, or Form 12.901(b)(1) for a regular uncontested dissolution with property but no minor or dependent children.
• Marital Settlement Agreement — Form 12.902(f)(3) (for simplified dissolution) sets out how property and debts are divided.
• Family Law Financial Affidavit — Form 12.902(b) (short form, income under $50,000/year) or Form 12.902(c) (long form). Required within 45 days in a regular case.
• Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits — Form 12.902(k). In a regular uncontested case, spouses may agree to waive filing affidavits under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285.
• Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage — the order the judge signs to end the marriage.

The Marital Settlement Agreement is the centerpiece of a regular uncontested case. It must clearly address division of all marital property, allocation of all debts, and any alimony (including a mutual waiver, if that is your agreement). Because there are no children, it does not need a parenting plan, time-sharing schedule, or child support worksheet. This is exactly where attorney preparation matters: a document-typing service cannot give legal advice or catch a missing asset, an unaddressed debt, or an ambiguous term that could cause problems years later.

Attorney-Prepared vs. Online Form Services

Online "divorce" and DIY form websites can be inexpensive, but they are non-lawyer document-preparation services. They cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you whether a simplified dissolution is the right choice for your situation, and cannot review your Marital Settlement Agreement for substantive errors. If a term is unclear or a required disclosure is missed, you may not discover the problem until it causes a dispute after the divorce is final.

Working with a licensed Florida attorney at a flat fee means your documents are prepared and reviewed by a lawyer, your legal questions are answered, and your agreement is checked for completeness before it goes to the judge. An uncontested flat-fee divorce is a good fit when both spouses genuinely agree on everything and the finances are clear. A case is too complex for this path when there is a real dispute over assets, a business to value, hidden debts, or one spouse who will not cooperate. See our related discussion of common uncontested divorce mistakes and our overview of online divorce filing in Orlando.

Having practiced Florida family law since 2006 — including years reviewing settlement paperwork before it reaches a judge — I've seen how one vague sentence in an MSA can undo an otherwise simple divorce. That is the risk a flat-fee, attorney-prepared uncontested divorce is designed to remove.

How Long Does a No-Children Uncontested Divorce Take in Orlando?

Florida imposes no mandatory waiting period after filing, so timing depends mainly on the Orange County court's scheduling and how quickly both spouses complete and sign their paperwork. A simplified dissolution can move quickly once both spouses sign and the clerk sets the final hearing, though the court controls the calendar. A regular uncontested case takes a bit longer because of the 20-day response window after service and the 45-day disclosure period (unless waived).

In practice, a cooperative no-children uncontested case in Orlando often reaches a final judgment within a few weeks to a couple of months, but the court — not the parties or the attorney — controls the hearing date. We cannot guarantee a specific date; we can prepare your documents promptly so nothing on your side causes delay.

Do Both Spouses Need to Agree for a Quick Divorce in Orlando?

Yes. The flat $750 fee applies only when the divorce is truly uncontested — both spouses agree on property, debts, and alimony. In a simplified dissolution, both spouses must sign the petition and both must attend the final hearing. In a regular uncontested case, one spouse files and the other signs the Marital Settlement Agreement (and typically a waiver of financial affidavits).

If your spouse will not sign, or you disagree on how to divide assets or debts, the case becomes contested and the flat fee does not apply. Sometimes a case that starts contested can be resolved by agreement; if that happens, it may convert to an uncontested matter — see our guide on converting a contested divorce to uncontested.

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Disclaimer

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.