Divorce Lawyer in Tampa, Florida

By Antonio G. Jimenez | Florida Bar No. 21022 | Last Reviewed: June 2026

# Uncontested Divorce in Tampa, Florida (2026 Guide)

FloridaDivorce.law handles your flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce in Tampa, 100% remotely, with documents prepared and reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before anything is filed. You and your spouse both agree the marriage is over under Fla. Stat. §61.052. The Hillsborough County court filing fee is $408, paid separately. No office visits. No surprise billing. You sign, we file, you move forward.

Does Your Tampa Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?

Your divorce qualifies as uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue and both are willing to sign the paperwork. Disagreement on even one issue, such as time-sharing or who keeps the house, makes a case contested until that issue is resolved. Florida grounds for divorce are simple: under Fla. Stat. §61.052, you only need to state the marriage is irretrievably broken. No one has to prove fault.

In my experience, most Tampa couples who think their case is complicated are actually closer to uncontested than they realize. When both spouses already agree on the big picture, the remaining work is paperwork, not litigation. A short conversation usually tells us whether your case fits the flat-fee path or needs a different approach, and I will tell you honestly either way.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Tampa?

An uncontested divorce in Tampa has two main costs: the court filing fee and the attorney fee. The Hillsborough County filing fee is $408, paid to the Clerk of the Circuit Court when your petition is filed. Our attorney fee is a flat $750, which covers document preparation, attorney review, filing, and guidance through the final judgment. There is no hourly billing and no surprise charges.

The $750 flat fee is the same whether or not you have minor children. Compare that to traditional Tampa retainers that commonly run $5,000 to $7,500 once hourly billing starts, and the predictability becomes the point.

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What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Tampa?

At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing, under Fla. Stat. §61.021. This is a firm requirement, and the court will dismiss a petition filed too early. You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration card, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness. Tampa's large military community at MacDill Air Force Base often relies on stationing records to establish residency.

What if I just moved to Tampa?

If you recently moved to Tampa but your spouse has lived in Florida for six months, that satisfies Fla. Stat. §61.021, because only one spouse needs to meet the requirement. If neither of you has reached the six-month mark, you must wait until one does before filing. Service members stationed in Florida can usually count their time here even if their legal domicile is elsewhere, so reach out and we will sort out whether you qualify.

How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in Tampa? (Step-by-Step)

You file an uncontested divorce in Tampa by submitting the correct petition and supporting forms to the Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court, then completing the required waiting period before final judgment. Here is the sequence we follow for you:

When you work with us, we handle steps two through seven on your behalf. Your job is to give us accurate information and sign.

What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Tampa?

You need a petition, a financial disclosure or waiver, proof of service, and a final judgment form for an uncontested Tampa divorce. The exact forms depend on whether your case is simplified or regular and whether you have minor children. All approved Florida Family Law Forms are published on flcourts.gov.

Getting the form selection right the first time is where many do-it-yourself filings stall. Have a question about which path fits your situation?

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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Tampa?

Many uncontested Tampa divorces finalize in about two weeks when both spouses sign promptly, though court scheduling varies. Florida requires a 20-day waiting period after the petition is filed under Fla. Stat. §61.19, which is the main fixed delay. The rest of the timeline depends on how quickly documents are signed and how busy the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit is.

We cannot promise a court date, because judges control their own calendars. What we can promise is that nothing waits on us once you sign.

What Happens at the Final Hearing for an Uncontested Divorce in Tampa?

At a final hearing for an uncontested divorce, a judge confirms that the residency requirement is met, that the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, and that your settlement is fair and signed voluntarily. Where children are involved, the judge reviews the parenting plan and the child support calculation under Fla. Stat. §61.30. Where property is divided, the judge confirms the division is consistent with equitable distribution principles under Fla. Stat. §61.075. Hearings are usually brief.

Can the final hearing be waived in Tampa?

In many simplified and uncontested cases, the judge can enter the final judgment based on the signed paperwork, and a short hearing or no in-person appearance may be all that is needed. Some divisions in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit allow appearance by video or telephone. Because each judge sets local practice, we confirm what your assigned division requires and prepare you for it, so there are no surprises.

Why Tampa Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law

Tampa residents choose us because the entire process happens remotely. You never drive to the courthouse at 800 E Twiggs St or sit in a law office waiting room. We handle document preparation, filing, and communication online, which fits the schedules of busy professionals across the Tampa Bay finance, healthcare, and technology sectors.

The price is fixed and clear. You pay a flat $750, the same whether or not you have minor children, plus the $408 court filing fee. There is no hourly meter and no padded invoice arriving weeks later. That predictability is exactly why people who already agree with their spouse prefer a flat fee over an open-ended retainer.

Our AI assistant Victoria helps prepare your documents quickly by gathering your information through a simple guided conversation. A licensed Florida attorney then reviews everything before it is filed. You get the speed of modern technology with the judgment of an actual lawyer standing behind the work, start to finish.

A flat $750, attorney-prepared and reviewed, 100% remote, serving all 67 Florida counties is a sharp contrast with DIY form sites that leave you guessing and hourly-billing firms that grow more expensive the longer your case sits. For Tampa families managing waterfront property valuations, tech-sector business interests, or a MacDill deployment schedule, a clean uncontested filing keeps the focus on moving forward rather than on legal bills.

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If you and your spouse in Tampa both agree the marriage is over, you do not need to spend thousands or take time off work to handle it. FloridaDivorce.law serves Tampa entirely remotely, so you never drive to the Hillsborough County courthouse or visit a law office. We prepare your documents, an attorney reviews them, and we guide you through final judgment for a flat $750. When you are ready, reach out and we will tell you honestly whether your case qualifies.

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 provides general legal information and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Florida law and court procedures may change. Verify current requirements with the Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.