Uncontested Divorce St. Petersburg FL: $750 (2026)

An uncontested divorce in St. Petersburg is a dissolution of marriage where both spouses agree on every issue — property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony. Our firm prepares your uncontested divorce for a $750 flat attorney fee, the same price in every Florida county (court costs of roughly $408-$410 and notary are separate). Filings go to the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court in the 6th Judicial Circuit.

If you and your spouse in St. Petersburg genuinely agree on how to end your marriage, Florida law gives you a streamlined path that avoids the expense and delay of a contested case. This guide explains how uncontested divorce works in Pinellas County, which forms apply, what the process costs, and how long it typically takes. As a licensed Florida attorney practicing family law since 2006, I have prepared these cases across all 67 Florida counties, and the structure below reflects the current statutes as of August 2026.

What Is an Uncontested Divorce in St. Petersburg, Florida?

An uncontested divorce means you and your spouse have reached agreement on all terms of your dissolution, so there is nothing for a judge to decide except to confirm the agreement and enter the Final Judgment. Florida is a no-fault state under F.S. 61.052 — the only ground is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." You do not have to prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty, and you do not need your spouse's permission to move forward.

To qualify for any Florida divorce filed in St. Petersburg, at least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for at least six months before filing, under F.S. 61.021. Residency is proven with a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness who knows you live here.

An uncontested case only stays uncontested if you agree on everything. If disputes remain over the house, retirement accounts, a parenting schedule, or support, the case becomes contested and the flat fee does not apply. In many situations, spouses who start out apart can still narrow their differences — see our guide on converting a contested divorce to uncontested in Florida.

Where Do You File for Divorce in St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg sits in Pinellas County, which is part of Florida's 6th Judicial Circuit. Dissolution petitions are filed with the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The main courthouse is the Pinellas County Justice Center in Clearwater, and the clerk also operates a branch office in downtown St. Petersburg for in-person filing and record services.

Almost all family law documents are now filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com, so you generally do not need to appear in person to submit paperwork. Standardized Florida family law forms are available free at flcourts.gov, and the Pinellas County Clerk maintains a family law self-help section for residents who file without counsel.

The filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in Pinellas County is set by the local clerk and is 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 your local clerk. If you cannot afford the fee, you may file a Motion to Defer Filing Fees, Florida Family Law Form 12.902(a).

Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Divorce

Florida offers two uncontested paths, and choosing the right one matters. A simplified dissolution under F.S. 61.052(2) is the fastest route, but it is only available in narrow circumstances. A regular uncontested dissolution is broader and covers cases with children or alimony.

Simplified dissolution requires that you have no minor or dependent children together, neither spouse is seeking alimony, you agree on how to divide property and debts, and both spouses appear together at the final hearing. It uses Form 12.901(a). The tradeoff: you waive the right to a trial and the right to financial disclosure from your spouse, so both parties must be confident they understand the marital finances.

Regular uncontested dissolution uses Form 12.901(b)(1) when there are no dependent or minor children but there is property to divide, or Form 12.901(b)(2) when there are minor children. This path is required whenever there are children, an alimony award, or one spouse who cannot attend the final hearing. It is resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and, if you have children, a Parenting Plan.

Both paths cost the same $750 flat attorney fee at our firm. The right choice depends on your family and finances, not your budget.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in St. Petersburg?

Our firm prepares an uncontested St. Petersburg divorce for a $750 flat attorney fee — the same price statewide, in every one of Florida's 67 counties. That fee covers preparing and reviewing your dissolution documents, ensuring your Marital Settlement Agreement and, if applicable, your Parenting Plan are complete, and answering your legal questions along the way.

Court costs and notary fees are separate and paid by you. The Pinellas County filing fee is typically about $408-$410 (verify the current amount with the clerk as of August 2026). If your spouse must be formally served rather than signing a waiver, a process server generally charges $40-$75. Notary fees apply when documents must be sworn or witnessed.

Here is a transparent breakdown of typical costs:

• Flat attorney fee (our firm): $750, same in every Florida county
• Pinellas County filing fee: approximately $408-$410 (set by the clerk)
• Process server (if spouse does not sign a waiver): $40-$75
• Notary: varies; often $10 per signature or a per-session fee

That contrasts sharply with a traditional contested divorce, where hourly retainers commonly run $5,000 to $7,500 or more per spouse. Our model is flat, transparent, and statewide — you know the attorney fee before you begin.

What Documents Does an Uncontested Divorce Require?

The centerpiece of most uncontested cases is the Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA). For a simplified dissolution, the standard form is Form 12.902(f)(3). The MSA must resolve every issue in your marriage: division of real and personal property, allocation of debts, time-sharing and parental responsibility if you have children, child support, and alimony (or a clear waiver of alimony by both spouses).

Florida generally requires each spouse to file a Family Law Financial Affidavit within 45 days — Form 12.902(b) if your gross annual income is under the statutory threshold, or the long form 12.902(c) if it is higher. These affidavits disclose income, expenses, assets, and liabilities and are the foundation of equitable distribution under F.S. 61.075.

In a fully uncontested case, the spouses may agree to waive filing the financial 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. This is common when both spouses already understand the finances and want to streamline the case.

If you have minor children, you will also need a Parenting Plan describing your time-sharing schedule and how you will make decisions about the child's education, healthcare, and activities under F.S. 61.13.

How Are Property and Debts Divided in an Uncontested Case?

Florida follows equitable distribution under F.S. 61.075 — marital assets and debts are divided fairly, though not always exactly 50/50. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse decide the split yourselves and record it in the MSA, and the court will honor an agreement that is reasonable and entered voluntarily.

Marital property includes assets and debts acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on the title. Separate property — assets owned before the marriage, or received by gift or inheritance and kept separate — is generally not divided. Because you control the terms, an uncontested case lets you keep specific assets (a home, a vehicle, a retirement account) intact rather than leaving the outcome to a judge.

Even amicable couples with significant assets can use this path. If your situation involves a business, self-employment income, or complex accounts, careful drafting matters — see our guidance on an uncontested divorce when self-employed in Florida.

What About Alimony and Time-Sharing?

Alimony in Florida is governed by F.S. 61.08. Effective July 1, 2023, Senate Bill 1416 eliminated permanent alimony. The remaining forms are bridge-the-gap (maximum 2 years, non-modifiable), rehabilitative (maximum 5 years, requires a specific plan), and durational (capped by the length of the marriage — up to 50% of the marriage length for marriages under 10 years, 60% for marriages of 10 to 20 years, and 75% for marriages over 20 years). Durational alimony is not available for marriages under 3 years. In an uncontested case, spouses frequently agree to waive alimony entirely in the MSA.

For parenting, Florida uses "time-sharing" and "parental responsibility" rather than "custody." Since July 1, 2023, F.S. 61.13(3) applies a rebuttable presumption that equal time-sharing is in the best interest of the child. Your Parenting Plan sets the schedule and decision-making structure. Child support follows the guidelines in F.S. 61.30, which account for both parents' incomes and overnights. In an uncontested case, you present an agreed plan and support figure for the court to approve.

Do You Have to Attend a Final Hearing in Pinellas County?

Most uncontested divorces conclude with a brief final hearing before a judge or magistrate in the 6th Judicial Circuit, where the court confirms that the marriage is irretrievably broken and approves your agreement. These hearings are typically short — often just a few minutes — because there is nothing in dispute.

In a simplified dissolution, both spouses must appear at the final hearing. In a regular uncontested case, requirements vary and some circuits allow one party to appear or conduct the hearing remotely. Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing, though the court controls its own docket, so scheduling depends on the calendar in Pinellas County. Always confirm current hearing practices with the clerk or the court's family law division before you plan travel.

Why Hire a Florida Attorney Instead of a Form Service?

Online form-filling and document-typing services can hand you blank templates, but they are not law firms and cannot give legal advice, cannot tell you which uncontested path fits your case, and cannot catch a substantive error in your MSA or Parenting Plan. A defective agreement can cost far more to fix after the judgment than it would have to draft correctly the first time.

With our firm, a licensed Florida attorney prepares and reviews your documents, confirms your MSA covers property, debts, support, and time-sharing completely, and answers your legal questions — all for a $750 flat fee. You get full attorney representation at a predictable price rather than a stack of forms and a disclaimer. If you are weighing an online option, our guide to online divorce filing in Tampa explains the same tradeoffs that apply across the bay in Pinellas County.

We practice in all 67 Florida counties, so whether you file in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or anywhere else in Florida, the price and the level of service are identical. To schedule a consultation and confirm your case qualifies as uncontested, contact our office.

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.