Uncontested Divorce Tampa FL: $750 Flat Fee (2026 Guide)

An uncontested divorce in Tampa is filed in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court through the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. Our firm prepares your uncontested Florida divorce for a $750 flat attorney fee (court costs of about $408 and notary are separate). Both spouses must agree on property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony under Florida Statutes Chapter 61.

Filing in Tampa means working with the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse at 800 East Twiggs Street. Below, you will find the forms, fees, timeline, and steps for an amicable, attorney-prepared divorce in Hillsborough County — plus how our flat, statewide fee works.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Tampa?

The Law Office of Antonio G. Jimenez prepares an uncontested Tampa divorce for a $750 flat attorney fee. This is the same price in all 67 Florida counties. Two categories of cost are separate from that attorney fee and are paid by you directly:

• Court filing fee: approximately $408 for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in Hillsborough County. This is set by the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court, not by our firm.
• Notary fees: about $50 per session, because Florida requires several dissolution documents to be signed under oath before a notary.

Court filing fees are set by each county clerk and are separate from our flat attorney fee. As of July 2026, verify the current amount with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court, since the clerk can adjust fees. If you cannot afford the filing fee, Florida allows you to file an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status (Form 12.902(a)) to request a deferral or waiver.

Compare this with a traditional contested retainer. Florida family law attorneys commonly require a $5,000 to $7,500 retainer for contested representation, billed hourly against that deposit. A flat $750 uncontested fee gives you a predictable, transparent number when both spouses already agree. For a deeper cost breakdown, see our guide on uncontested divorce cost in Florida.

Where Do You File for Divorce in Tampa, Florida?

Tampa sits in Hillsborough County, which is served by the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court. Dissolution of marriage petitions are filed with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. The main courthouse is the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, located at 800 East Twiggs Street, Room 101, Tampa, FL 33602.

Under Florida Statute 61.021, at least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for at least 6 months before filing. You prove residency with a valid Florida driver's license, Florida voter registration, or a corroborating witness who is a Florida resident. Under Florida Statute 61.043, you file in the county where either spouse resides — so if you or your spouse lives in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, or anywhere else in Hillsborough County, the Thirteenth Circuit is your court.

Most documents are filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. Self-represented filers can also use the Hillsborough Clerk's family law self-help resources and the standardized statewide forms available at flcourts.gov. When our firm represents you, we prepare and e-file your documents for you.

What Are the Two Uncontested Divorce Paths in Florida?

Florida offers two ways to complete an uncontested dissolution. Choosing the right one matters, because they use different forms and have different requirements.

Simplified dissolution under Florida Statute 61.052(2) uses Form 12.901(a), the Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. It is the fastest path, but it is only available when specific conditions are met: no minor or dependent children, no wife who is pregnant, neither spouse seeking alimony, agreement on how property and debt are divided, and both spouses willing to appear together at the final hearing. Simplified dissolution waives your right to a trial and to financial disclosure from the other spouse.

Regular uncontested dissolution uses Form 12.901(b)(1) (Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children) or Form 12.901(b)(2) (with dependent or minor children). This path is used when there are children, when alimony is involved, or when one spouse cannot appear at the hearing. It is resolved through a written Marital Settlement Agreement and, if there are children, a Parenting Plan.

Simplified Dissolution vs. Regular Uncontested Dissolution

What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Hillsborough County?

Florida uses standardized statewide family law forms, available at flcourts.gov, for uncontested cases. The core documents for a Tampa uncontested divorce typically include:

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage: Form 12.901(a) for simplified, or Form 12.901(b)(1) or 12.901(b)(2) for regular uncontested.
• Marital Settlement Agreement: the centerpiece of most uncontested cases. Form 12.902(f)(3) is the standard MSA for a simplified dissolution. The MSA must resolve property, debts, time-sharing, child support, and alimony.
• Family Law Financial Affidavit: Form 12.902(b) (short form, for income under $50,000) or Form 12.902(c) (long form). Mandatory disclosure under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285 generally requires this within 45 days of service.
• Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits: Form 12.902(k), which spouses may file to agree to waive filing the financial affidavits.
• Parenting Plan and Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)): required when there are minor children under Florida Statute 61.13.
• Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage and, in Hillsborough County, the required cover sheet and family law forms the clerk designates.

Because our $750 flat fee covers full document preparation by a licensed Florida attorney, we prepare and review these forms so the MSA and any Parenting Plan are complete before filing. A non-lawyer document-preparation or typing service can fill in blanks but cannot give legal advice or catch a substantive error in your settlement. For a form-by-form walkthrough, see our uncontested divorce checklist for Florida.

How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Tampa?

Florida has no mandatory waiting period after filing — the state eliminated the old 20-day wait as a barrier to final judgment, and the court controls scheduling. In practice, an uncontested Hillsborough County divorce commonly takes a few weeks to a couple of months from filing to final judgment, depending on how quickly the other spouse is served or signs, how fast financial disclosure is completed or waived, and the court's calendar.

The general steps are:

The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit typically holds a short final hearing for uncontested cases so a judge can confirm the marriage is irretrievably broken and approve the settlement. We describe what to expect in our uncontested divorce final hearing guide. We cannot promise a specific date, because the court sets the hearing.

What Is the Legal Ground for Divorce in Florida?

Florida is a no-fault divorce state. Under Florida Statute 61.052, the only ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. You do not need to prove adultery, abandonment, or cruelty, and you do not need your spouse's consent to obtain a divorce. This no-fault standard is what makes an uncontested, amicable divorce so straightforward when both spouses cooperate.

Fault is generally irrelevant to the divorce itself. It can matter only in narrow financial contexts — for example, under Florida Statute 61.08(1), a court may consider adultery when it is financially relevant, and under Florida Statute 61.075(1)(i), the intentional dissipation or waste of marital assets can affect equitable distribution. In a true uncontested case where both spouses agree on every issue, these fault questions usually never come into play.

How Are Property, Alimony, and Time-Sharing Handled?

Florida divides marital property under equitable distribution, governed by Florida Statute 61.075 — fairly, though not necessarily 50/50. Marital property includes assets and debts acquired during the marriage regardless of whose name is on the title; separate property owned before marriage or received by gift or inheritance is generally not divided. In an uncontested case, your Marital Settlement Agreement records how you and your spouse have already agreed to divide everything. See our full guide to property division in a Florida uncontested divorce.

Alimony is authorized under Florida Statute 61.08. Effective July 1, 2023, Senate Bill 1416 eliminated permanent alimony. The remaining forms are bridge-the-gap (maximum 2 years), rehabilitative (maximum 5 years, with a specific plan), and durational (capped by the length of the marriage). Spouses may agree in the MSA to waive alimony entirely, which is common in uncontested cases.

For parents, Florida Statute 61.13 governs time-sharing and parental responsibility — Florida uses these terms instead of custody. Effective July 1, 2023, there is a rebuttable presumption that equal time-sharing is in the best interest of the child. Your Parenting Plan must specify the schedule and how decisions about education, healthcare, and activities are made.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the FAQ answers below for the most common questions Tampa clients ask about filing, fees, and timelines.

Disclaimer

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.