the Tampa Bay area · Sixth Judicial Circuit
Pinellas County Uncontested Divorce Lawyer — $750 Flat Fee
For Pinellas County couples who agree, we remove the expensive parts of divorce while keeping the attorney-drafted settlement agreement. Same flat $750 attorney fee with or without children — 100% remote, attorney-prepared and attorney-reviewed before filing.
$750 flat attorney fee
Same price with or without children. No retainer, no hourly billing.
Court filing fee — separate
About $425 (includes the card convenience fee), paid to the Pinellas County Clerk of Court.
Remote notary — separate
Remote online notarization is separate and paid directly to the independent notary.
Filing your divorce in Pinellas County
Pinellas County is part of Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit. Your uncontested dissolution is filed with the Pinellas County Clerk of Court through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal — you never have to visit the courthouse. Court procedures and judicial review can vary by county. After filing, the clerk issues your case number and routes the case according to local procedure.
You don't need litigation pricing for a non-litigation divorce — but you still need attorney-drafted documents. Every document is reviewed by Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq. · Florida Bar #21022 before filing. The firm represents the purchasing spouse; your spouse may sign as an unrepresented party and may seek independent legal advice.
By Antonio G. Jimenez | Florida Bar No. 21022 | Last Reviewed: June 2026
# Uncontested Divorce in Pinellas County, Florida (2026 Guide)
FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Pinellas County couples, prepared and reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before anything reaches the court, and managed 100% remotely. You pay a separate $408 court filing fee. Your divorce qualifies as uncontested when you and your spouse agree the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052 and agree on every term.
Does Your Pinellas County Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?
Your divorce is uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue and both are willing to sign. That single fact, not the size of your estate, decides whether the fast track is open to you. Couples with no children and few assets clearly qualify, but so do couples with a home and retirement accounts, as long as they have settled how to divide them.
| Your situation | Likely uncontested? |
|---|---|
| No children and no shared property | Yes, this is the simplest path |
| Children or property, but full written agreement on everything | Yes, with a marital settlement agreement |
| Spouse is non-responsive or cannot be located | Sometimes, through service by publication, but it adds steps |
| Active disagreement on support, time-sharing, or assets | No, this is a contested matter |
In my experience, most Pinellas County couples who think their case is too complicated for an uncontested divorce are wrong. They own a St. Petersburg condo and a couple of retirement accounts, and they assume that means a fight. It does not. If the two of you can agree on who keeps what, your case is uncontested no matter how much you own.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Pinellas County?
Your total out-of-pocket cost is the flat $750 attorney fee plus a handful of fixed court costs, with no hourly surprises. The largest fixed cost is the court filing fee, set at $408 for the petitioner in Pinellas County.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee (petitioner) | $408 |
| Service of process (if spouse must be formally served) | Roughly $40 to $50 |
| Parenting course (only if minor children) | Roughly $20 to $40 per parent |
| Flat-fee attorney (document preparation, review, filing, guidance) | $750 |
The $750 is a flat fee, not a starting point. It covers document preparation, attorney review, filing with the clerk, and guidance through to your final judgment, with no surprise billing. Start your flat-fee uncontested divorce with FloridaDivorce.law, handled remotely with no office visits required.
What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Pinellas County?
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before you file, under Fla. Stat. §61.021. This is a strict requirement, and the court will dismiss a petition filed too early. You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a voter registration card, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness.
You do not both need to meet the six-month rule. As long as one spouse has been a Florida resident for the required period, you can file in Pinellas County, even if the other spouse lives in another state.
What if I just moved to Pinellas County?
The six-month clock runs on Florida residency, not Pinellas County residency. If you lived in another Florida county before moving to Clearwater last month, your earlier Florida time counts toward the six months. If you just arrived from out of state, you generally must wait until you have been a Florida resident for six full months before filing under Fla. Stat. §61.021.
How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in Pinellas County? (Step-by-Step)
Filing follows a clear sequence through the Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court using Florida's statewide e-filing portal. Here is the path from start to final judgment.
If any step feels uncertain, that is exactly the work the flat fee covers. You should not have to guess which form applies to your situation.
What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Pinellas County?
Florida uses a standardized set of family law forms accepted in every county, including Pinellas. The exact forms depend on whether you have minor children and whether you choose the simplified or regular track.
| Form number | Form name | When required |
|---|---|---|
| Form 12.901(a) | Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage | No minor children, both spouses appear together |
| Form 12.901(b)(1) | Petition for Dissolution with Dependent Children | Regular dissolution involving minor children |
| Form 12.901(b)(2) | Petition for Dissolution with No Dependent Children | Regular dissolution without minor children |
| Form 12.902 series | Financial Affidavit and disclosure or waiver | Mandatory financial disclosure under Rule 12.285 |
| Form 12.913 | Documents related to service of process | When a spouse must be formally served |
| Form 12.990 | Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage | Entered by the court to finalize your divorce |
All of these official forms are published by the state and available through flcourts.gov. Mandatory financial disclosure is governed by Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285, and it applies even to amicable cases unless properly waived.
Not sure if your divorce qualifies as uncontested? Ask Victoria a free question and get an answer in minutes.
How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Pinellas County?
Most uncontested Pinellas County divorces conclude within a few weeks of filing once the paperwork is complete and signed. The statutory floor is the 20-day waiting period, and the realistic ceiling depends on the court's calendar.
| Stage | Typical timing |
|---|---|
| Document preparation and review | A few days to about a week |
| Filing with the Pinellas Clerk | Same day, once documents are ready |
| 20-day waiting period (Fla. Stat. §61.19) | 20 days minimum from filing |
| Final hearing or final paperwork review | Scheduled per the court's calendar |
| Total realistic range | Roughly 4 to 8 weeks |
Court timing varies by county and by season, so treat these figures as a realistic range rather than a guarantee. The 20-day period under Fla. Stat. §61.19 is the general rule, and a court may enter judgment sooner for good cause in appropriate cases.
What Happens at the Final Hearing for an Uncontested Divorce in Pinellas County?
The final hearing is a brief, straightforward appearance where the judge confirms your agreement and grants the divorce. The judge verifies that the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, confirms residency, and reviews your settlement so the terms are fair and complete. Where children are involved, the court reviews the parenting plan and the child support calculated under Fla. Stat. §61.30. Where property is divided, the judgment reflects the equitable distribution the two of you agreed to under Fla. Stat. §61.075. The hearing itself usually takes only a few minutes.
Can the final hearing be waived in Pinellas County?
In some uncontested cases, particularly regular dissolutions where both spouses have signed all paperwork, the court may finalize the matter on the documents alone without a live hearing. This depends on the track you choose and the judge assigned to your case. A simplified dissolution under Form 12.901(a) generally still requires both spouses to appear. Part of the flat fee is telling you, before you file, exactly what your specific situation requires.
Why Pinellas County Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law
Everything is handled remotely, which matters in a county as busy and densely populated as Pinellas. You never set foot in an office. You upload your information, we prepare and review your documents, and you sign electronically, all from your kitchen table in St. Petersburg or Clearwater rather than in traffic on the way to a downtown office.
The fee is flat and predictable. You pay $750, the same whether or not you have minor children, with the parenting plan, child support worksheet, and related paperwork included when kids are involved. There is no hourly meter and no surprise billing, so the number you see at the start is the number you pay.
Victoria, our AI assistant, gathers your details and helps prepare your documents in minutes rather than days, and then a licensed Florida attorney reviews every page before it is filed. That combination of speed and genuine attorney oversight is what separates this from a DIY form website that leaves you alone and from an hourly firm that bills every phone call.
A flat $750, attorney-prepared and attorney-reviewed, 100% remote, serving all 67 Florida counties, is a sharp contrast to both ends of the market. For Pinellas County couples who simply want a clean, affordable divorce handled correctly the first time, that is the entire point.
Pinellas is the most densely populated county in Florida, and the last thing a divorcing couple needs is to fight Gulf-to-Bay traffic to a courthouse just to end a marriage you both agree is over. We file your case through the Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court and the statewide e-filing portal, so you never drive to St. Petersburg or Clearwater to handle any of it. If you and your spouse are ready to move forward cleanly, you can begin whenever you are ready, with no pressure and a clear flat fee.
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 was written by Antonio G. Jimenez, Florida Bar No. 21022, and is intended for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Florida law and court procedures may change. Verify all procedural requirements with the Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.
Significant assets, but you agree?
Large dollar amounts don't make a case contested — disagreement does. Your marital settlement agreement can cover the home, mortgage payoff or refinance deadlines, deed/title transfer, bank and investment accounts, retirement (QDRO referral if needed), vehicles, debts, and agreed obligations.
How agreed asset division worksThis isn't the right service if…
- your spouse won't sign, or you're still negotiating
- there is domestic violence, coercion, or fear
- you need discovery, an injunction, or emergency relief
- you disagree about parenting, support, alimony, property, or debt
- you want one attorney to represent both spouses
Not sure? Ask Victoria before checkout.
Pinellas County Uncontested Divorce — FAQ
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Pinellas County?
Our flat attorney fee is $750 for an uncontested divorce in Pinellas County — the same price whether or not you have minor children. The court filing fee (about $425, including the card convenience fee) and the remote online notary are separate. The remote notary is paid directly to the independent notary.
Do I have to go to the Pinellas County courthouse?
No — the process is 100% remote. In many uncontested cases, no final hearing is required when the court accepts the signed paperwork. Court procedures and judicial review can vary by county; after filing, the Pinellas County Clerk of Court issues your case number and routes the case according to local procedure.
Is this attorney representation or a DIY forms service?
This is attorney representation. Your documents are attorney-prepared and reviewed by Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq. (Florida Bar #21022) before anything is signed or filed — not DIY forms.
We have significant assets but we agree. Can it still be uncontested in Pinellas County?
Yes. Large dollar amounts don't make a case contested — disagreement does. If you both agree, your marital settlement agreement can cover the home, mortgage payoff or refinance deadlines, deed/title transfer, bank and investment accounts, retirement (with a QDRO referral if needed), vehicles, debts, and agreed obligations.
Which court handles my Pinellas County divorce?
Pinellas County is part of Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit. Your dissolution is filed with the Pinellas County Clerk of Court through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Start your Pinellas County uncontested divorce
Flat $750 attorney fee, attorney-reviewed before filing. Not sure if you qualify? Ask Victoria first.