Uncontested Divorce Port St. Lucie FL: $750 Flat Fee (2026)

An uncontested divorce in Port St. Lucie is a dissolution of marriage where both spouses agree on every issue, filed in the 19th Judicial Circuit at the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court in Fort Pierce. The Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez prepares uncontested cases for a $750 flat attorney fee (court costs ~$408-$410 and notary are separate). Florida requires 6-month residency (F.S. 61.021) and imposes no waiting period after filing.

What Is an Uncontested Divorce in Port St. Lucie?

In Florida, an uncontested divorce means you and your spouse have already agreed on all of the terms that end your marriage: how you divide marital property and debts, time-sharing and a parenting plan for any minor children, child support, and whether either spouse receives alimony. When there is nothing left for a judge to decide, the case is uncontested, and it moves faster and costs far less than a contested one.

Florida is a no-fault state under Florida Statutes Chapter 61. Neither spouse has to prove wrongdoing. The only ground for a dissolution of marriage is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken" (F.S. 61.052). You do not need your spouse's permission, and you do not need to accuse anyone of adultery, abandonment, or cruelty.

Our firm handles uncontested Florida divorces for a $750 flat attorney fee — the same price in all 67 counties, including St. Lucie. Court filing costs (typically about $408-$410) and notary fees are billed by the county and paid separately by you. If your spouse disagrees on even one issue, the case becomes contested and the flat fee no longer applies.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Port St. Lucie?

The Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez prepares an uncontested Port St. Lucie divorce for a $750 flat attorney fee. That is the full cost of the legal work — reviewed and prepared by a licensed Florida attorney, not a form-filling service. Two costs are separate and paid directly to third parties:

• The St. Lucie County filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, typically about $408-$410. Court filing fees are set by each county clerk and are separate from our flat attorney fee. As of August 2026, verify the current amount with the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
• Notary fees (often around $50 per session) and, if your spouse must be formally served, process server fees of roughly $40-$75.

Comparing that to a traditional retainer shows why a flat fee matters. Contested Florida divorces commonly run $5,000 to $7,500 or more per spouse once hourly billing begins. A flat $750 fee for an uncontested case tells you the attorney cost up front, with the court costs disclosed separately. If you cannot afford the county filing fee, Florida allows you to file a Motion to Defer Filing Fees (Form 12.902(a)).

For a deeper cost breakdown, see our guides on uncontested divorce cost in Orlando and how flat-fee online divorce works — the pricing structure is identical statewide.

Where Do You File an Uncontested Divorce in Port St. Lucie?

Port St. Lucie is in St. Lucie County, which sits in Florida's 19th Judicial Circuit (along with Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee counties). Dissolution petitions are filed with the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, and family cases are heard at the St. Lucie County Courthouse in Fort Pierce.

Almost all filings are submitted electronically through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com — you do not have to drive to the courthouse to file. Standardized family law forms are available at flcourts.gov, and the St. Lucie County Clerk maintains a self-help and family law resource section for self-represented filers.

To file in St. Lucie County, at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing (F.S. 61.021). You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration card, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness who is a Florida resident. Venue is proper in the county where either spouse resides, so Port St. Lucie residents file in St. Lucie County.

For uncontested cases, the 19th Circuit generally sets a brief final hearing so the judge can confirm the agreement and enter the Final Judgment of Dissolution. In a simplified dissolution both spouses must attend that hearing; in a regular uncontested case with a signed Marital Settlement Agreement, appearance requirements can be more limited, though the court controls scheduling.

Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Dissolution

Florida offers two uncontested paths, and choosing the right one matters. A simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) is the fastest, but it is only available to couples who meet strict conditions and are willing to give up certain rights. Most couples with children, assets, or an alimony question use the regular uncontested route.

A simplified dissolution requires no minor or dependent children, no request for alimony by either spouse, agreement on how property and debts are divided, and both spouses appearing at the final hearing. Its trade-off is that you waive the right to a trial and the right to demand full financial disclosure from your spouse.

The regular uncontested route, resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement (and a Parenting Plan when children are involved), is used when there are children, an alimony term, or one spouse cannot appear in court. It preserves more rights and is the more common choice.

What Documents Are Required for an Uncontested Divorce?

The centerpiece of most uncontested cases is the Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA). It is the written contract that spells out how everything is resolved: division of marital property, allocation of debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility, child support, and any alimony (which spouses may agree to waive entirely). For a simplified dissolution, Florida provides Form 12.902(f)(3), the Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage.

Florida's mandatory disclosure rules generally require each spouse to file a Family Law Financial Affidavit within 45 days: Form 12.902(b) (short form, for lower incomes) or Form 12.902(c) (long form). In an uncontested case, the parties may agree to waive filing these affidavits by filing Form 12.902(k), the Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits, authorized under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285.

When minor children are involved, you must also file a Parenting Plan and a child support guidelines worksheet, and (for the required residency history) a UCCJEA affidavit. Our $750 flat fee for a case with children includes preparing the parenting plan, the child support worksheet, and the UCCJEA affidavit — the price is the same whether or not you have children.

Other common forms include the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, a Notice of Social Security Number, the Marital Settlement Agreement, and the Final Judgment of Dissolution. All standardized forms are published at flcourts.gov and filed through myflcourtaccess.com.

How Is Property Divided in a Port St. Lucie Uncontested Divorce?

Florida is an equitable distribution state under F.S. 61.075 — not a community property state. "Equitable" means fair, which is not always a strict 50/50 split. The court begins with a presumption of equal distribution and may adjust based on factors such as each spouse's contribution to the marriage, the economic circumstances of each party, the length of the marriage, and whether one spouse intentionally wasted marital assets.

Marital property includes assets and debts acquired during the marriage, no matter whose name is on the title. Separate property — what you owned before the marriage, or received by gift or inheritance during the marriage and kept separate — is generally not divided.

In an uncontested case, you and your spouse make these decisions yourselves and write them into the MSA; the judge simply confirms your agreement is complete and not unconscionable. That is precisely why uncontested divorces are inexpensive: there is no litigation over who gets what.

What About Time-Sharing and Child Support?

Florida uses "time-sharing" and "parental responsibility" instead of the older word "custody," and "parenting plan" instead of "custody order" (F.S. 61.046, F.S. 61.13). Every case involving minor children requires a parenting plan describing each parent's schedule and how decisions about education, health care, and activities are made.

As of July 1, 2023, Florida law presumes that equal time-sharing is in the best interest of the child (F.S. 61.13(3)). That presumption can be rebutted, but in an amicable, uncontested case most parents build their own workable schedule and the court approves it. Child support is calculated under the statutory guidelines in F.S. 61.30, based on both parents' net incomes and the number of overnights.

For a fuller walkthrough of the with-children process, see our guides on uncontested divorce with children in Tampa and how to file an uncontested divorce.

Is Alimony Part of an Uncontested Divorce?

Alimony is available in Florida under F.S. 61.08, but it is negotiated, not automatic — and many uncontested couples agree to waive it in the MSA. Effective July 1, 2023, Senate Bill 1416 eliminated permanent alimony. The remaining time-limited forms are:

• Bridge-the-gap alimony: short-term help transitioning to single life, capped at 2 years and non-modifiable.
• Rehabilitative alimony: supports education or training under a specific plan, limited to 5 years.
• Durational alimony: support for a set period tied to the length of the marriage, and not available for marriages under 3 years.

Because your case is uncontested, whatever the two of you agree — including waiving alimony entirely — is written into the settlement and approved by the court, provided the agreement is complete.

Why Hire a Florida Attorney Instead of a DIY Form Service?

Self-help and non-lawyer document-preparation services can hand you blank forms, but by law they cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you which uncontested path fits your situation, and cannot catch a defect in your MSA or parenting plan before it reaches a judge. A missing child support worksheet, an incomplete property provision, or the wrong petition form can bounce your case and delay your divorce.

With the Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez, a licensed Florida attorney prepares and reviews your documents, confirms your Marital Settlement Agreement and (if applicable) parenting plan are complete, and answers your legal questions — all for a flat $750 attorney fee. You get full representation with the cost known in advance and the court costs disclosed separately.

An uncontested flat-fee divorce is a strong fit when you and your spouse genuinely agree on everything and both are willing to sign. It is not the right tool if you disagree on major issues, suspect hidden assets, or face a safety concern — those cases need a different, contested approach. Not sure which side of the line you fall on? Ask Victoria or contact our office to confirm whether your case qualifies as uncontested.

How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Port St. Lucie?

Florida imposes no mandatory waiting period after filing — there is no statutory cooling-off delay for an uncontested dissolution. Once your paperwork is complete and both spouses have signed, the main variable is the court's calendar. The 19th Judicial Circuit generally schedules a brief final hearing for uncontested cases, and timing depends on how quickly the St. Lucie County court can set that hearing.

Because scheduling is controlled by the court, no attorney can promise an exact date. What we can do is prepare your documents accurately the first time so your case is not delayed by fixable errors. Uncontested cases are typically resolved far faster than contested ones, which can stretch on for a year or more through mediation and trial.

Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq. has practiced Florida family law since 2006 and serves clients in all 67 Florida counties; every uncontested case is prepared and reviewed by the attorney, not routed through a form service.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.