Online Divorce in Florida: How It Works & $750 Flat Fee (2026)

Can You Get an Online Divorce in Florida?

Yes. Florida allows you to file for divorce online through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com), available 24/7. Self-represented spouses can register for free, prepare standardized forms, and e-file in any county. For uncontested cases, Divorce Law PLLC prepares your paperwork for a $750 flat attorney fee, with county court costs (about $408-$410) paid separately.

An "online divorce" in Florida is not a separate legal process — it is the ordinary dissolution of marriage handled electronically. You complete the same standardized family law forms required by Florida Statutes Chapter 61, but you submit them through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal instead of walking paper to the clerk's window. For couples who agree on every issue, this electronic, uncontested path is the fastest and most affordable route to a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.

This guide explains who qualifies for an online uncontested divorce, the two paths Florida offers, what the forms require, realistic costs and timelines, and how our firm handles the document preparation for a flat fee. It is written for spouses who want a clean, low-conflict divorce without paying $5,000 or more in hourly attorney fees.

What Does "Online Divorce" Actually Mean in Florida?

There is no special "online divorce" statute in Florida. The term describes filing a standard dissolution electronically rather than on paper. Three things make a Florida divorce "online":

• Electronic filing through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com), the state-mandated system that gives self-represented filers free, around-the-clock access to file documents and receive court communications.
• Form preparation using standardized statewide family law forms, available free at flcourts.gov, or through the portal's free DIY Florida interview tool that walks self-represented litigants through completing simplified dissolution and domestic relations forms.
• Remote document handling, where an attorney like our firm prepares and reviews your petition, Marital Settlement Agreement, and supporting forms without requiring repeated in-person office visits.

What "online" does not change is the underlying law. Florida is a no-fault state under F.S. 61.052 — the only ground for divorce is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." You still need to meet the 6-month residency requirement under F.S. 61.021, and the court still controls scheduling and final approval. Filing electronically speeds up paperwork; it does not let you skip statutory requirements.

If your case is straightforward, our $750 flat-fee uncontested divorce guide explains exactly what our firm prepares and files on your behalf.

Who Qualifies for an Online Uncontested Divorce in Florida?

An online divorce only works when the case is uncontested — meaning both spouses agree on every issue. Under Florida law, "uncontested" requires complete agreement on:

• Division of all marital property and assets under the equitable distribution rules of F.S. 61.075.
• Allocation of all marital debts and liabilities.
• Time-sharing and a parenting plan for any minor children under F.S. 61.13.
• Child support, calculated under the F.S. 61.30 guidelines.
• Alimony — including a knowing agreement to waive it — under F.S. 61.08.

If spouses cannot agree on even one of these issues, the case is contested, the flat fee does not apply, and the matter follows the longer litigation path described in our contested divorce guide. You must also meet the residency requirement: at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing, proven by a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or a corroborating witness under F.S. 61.021. Our Florida residency requirements guide covers the proof details.

Online filing is a poor fit when there are hidden assets, a family business, significant retirement accounts to divide by QDRO, or a spouse who refuses to cooperate. Those facts usually push a case out of the uncontested lane.

What Are the Two Paths for an Online Uncontested Divorce?

Florida offers two distinct uncontested routes, and choosing correctly matters. The first is the simplified dissolution; the second is a regular uncontested dissolution. They differ in eligibility, paperwork, and the rights you give up.

Simplified Dissolution of Marriage (F.S. 61.052(2), Form 12.901(a)(1))

Simplified dissolution is the fastest option, often finalized in about 30 days. Under F.S. 61.052(2), you qualify 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.
• Both spouses agree on the division of all property and debts.
• Both spouses agree the marriage is irretrievably broken.
• Both spouses are willing to appear together at the final hearing.

The trade-off: filing a Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution (Form 12.901(a)(1)) waives your right to a trial, to appeal, and to financial disclosure from your spouse. A 2025 form update added Form 12.902(k), a joint verified waiver of filing financial affidavits, allowing qualifying couples to skip that disclosure step. Both spouses must sign the joint petition, and both must attend the brief final hearing.

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

When you have minor children, are addressing alimony, or one spouse cannot appear at the hearing, you use the regular uncontested path. One spouse files a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form 12.901(b)(1)), the other is served and files an Answer (or waiver), and the parties resolve everything through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and — if children are involved — a Parenting Plan. This path preserves financial disclosure and does not require both spouses to physically appear, making it the workhorse of most online uncontested cases.

Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Dissolution

Both paths end the same way: a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage signed by a circuit court judge. The difference is eligibility and how much you disclose along the way. For a deeper cost comparison, see our cheapest way to get divorced in Florida guide.

How Do You File Divorce Online in Florida Step by Step?

Filing an online uncontested divorce in Florida follows a predictable sequence. Whether you self-file or have our firm prepare the documents, these are the core steps:

The court controls scheduling, so no attorney can promise a guaranteed date. For a full procedural walkthrough, read our step-by-step Florida divorce filing guide.

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

In most online uncontested cases, the Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is the single most important document. It is the written contract that resolves every issue so a judge can approve the divorce without a trial. A complete Florida MSA addresses:

• Equitable distribution of marital assets and debts under F.S. 61.075, including the marital home, vehicles, bank accounts, and retirement accounts.
• Alimony, whether a specific award under F.S. 61.08 or a knowing, mutual waiver.
• For couples with children: a Parenting Plan with a time-sharing schedule and allocation of parental responsibility under F.S. 61.13, plus child support consistent with the F.S. 61.30 guidelines.
• Responsibility for the divorce filing costs and any other agreed terms.

Florida's equal time-sharing presumption (effective July 1, 2023) under F.S. 61.13(3) shapes parenting plans, so an MSA with children should reflect a realistic schedule the court will approve. A poorly drafted MSA is the most common reason an "uncontested" case stalls — a judge can reject an agreement that is incomplete, ambiguous, or unconscionable. This is precisely where attorney preparation earns its keep: our firm drafts the MSA so it survives judicial review the first time.

How Much Does an Online Uncontested Divorce Cost in Florida?

An online uncontested divorce in Florida has two cost components: the attorney fee for preparing your documents and the county court costs you pay regardless of who prepares the paperwork. Our firm charges a $750 flat attorney fee to prepare an uncontested divorce. Court costs are separate and paid by you.

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. If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may request a waiver by filing a Motion to Defer Filing Fees (Form 12.902(a)). By comparison, a contested Florida divorce routinely costs $5,000 to $15,000 or more in hourly fees, which is why an uncontested flat-fee path saves cooperative couples thousands. See our Florida divorce cost guide and flat-fee divorce pricing guide for the full breakdown.

Online Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce: Cost and Timeline

The gap is dramatic because contested cases require discovery, mediation, motions, and sometimes trial. If your spouse disputes any issue, the case is contested and the flat fee does not apply. Our contested divorce guide and divorce mediation guide explain those processes.

When Is an Online Divorce a Good Fit — and When Is It Not?

An online uncontested divorce is well suited to spouses who genuinely agree, have organized finances, and want to minimize cost and conflict. It is a good fit when:

• Both spouses agree on property, debts, time-sharing, support, and alimony.
• Assets are modest and clearly documented.
• There is no domestic violence, intimidation, or hidden-asset concern.
• Both spouses can communicate and sign documents cooperatively.

It is a poor fit — and you should not assume you can skip a lawyer — when the case involves a family business, complex retirement division, suspected dissipation of marital assets, significant disagreement, or any safety concern. Our guides on protecting a business in divorce and dissipation of marital assets explain why these situations usually require more than form-filing. Even when a case starts amicably, having an attorney prepare your documents protects you from costly drafting mistakes — but it does not mean every couple needs full hourly representation. The right approach depends on your specific facts, and our office can tell you quickly whether your case qualifies as uncontested.

How Our Firm Handles Your Online Uncontested Divorce

Divorce Law PLLC is a licensed Florida law firm led by Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq. (Florida Bar No. 21022). For uncontested cases, we prepare your petition, Marital Settlement Agreement, Parenting Plan (if applicable), and supporting forms for a $750 flat attorney fee. We review your agreement for completeness, format everything for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, and guide you on filing and the final hearing. Court costs, the county filing fee, and notary fees are separate and paid by you.

We cannot and do not guarantee any outcome — the court controls scheduling and final approval. What we offer is correct, attorney-prepared paperwork that gives your uncontested case the best chance of a smooth approval. To learn how technology lets us keep quality legal help affordable, see our AI-powered divorce guide. To confirm whether your case qualifies, schedule a consultation with our office.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the FAQ section below for detailed answers to the most common questions about online divorce in Florida.

Disclaimer

This article provides general information about Florida divorce law and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Divorce Law PLLC 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.