Divorce Lawyer in Coral Gables, Florida
Affordable flat-fee divorce services for Coral Gables residents. No $5,000 retainers. No hourly billing surprises. A complete uncontested divorce — with or without children — for a $750 flat fee.
$750
Uncontested Divorce
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing
Typical Timeline
$0
Retainer Required
Divorce Attorney Serving Coral Gables & Miami-Dade County
Coral Gables is an affluent, historic city just south of downtown Miami. Even with significant assets, an agreed divorce stays uncontested — and our flat fee stays $750, filed online.
Coral Gables is one of South Florida's most established communities, home to professionals who build their careers in finance, real estate, and international business. The city's tree-lined neighborhoods and Mediterranean architecture attract executives, entrepreneurs, and families with global ties. When a marriage ends here, the divorce often carries the same complexity that defines local life: valuable homes, professional-level incomes, and assets that cross borders. That does not mean the divorce has to be contested. Many Coral Gables couples agree on the terms of their split and simply need a clean, legally sound process to make it official.
The local challenges are specific. High-value real estate division is common because a Coral Gables home is frequently a couple's largest asset, and even when both spouses agree on who keeps the house or how to sell it, the marital settlement agreement has to reflect that decision precisely. Executive and professional incomes raise questions about how each spouse moves forward financially, and where minor children are involved, income drives the child support guidelines worksheet. International assets and prenuptial agreements add another layer, since spouses with property abroad or a signed prenup need paperwork that accurately incorporates those existing arrangements. In an uncontested case, the point is not to litigate these issues but to document what the couple has already decided.
An AI-efficient $750 flat-fee uncontested process fits the way Coral Gables residents work. Professionals with demanding schedules want a fixed price and a clear timeline instead of an open-ended hourly retainer that can climb into the thousands. Because this firm handles uncontested divorces only, the process is streamlined: a guided intake gathers your information, your documents are prepared to Florida standards, and a licensed Florida attorney reviews everything before it goes to the court. You get the confidence of attorney oversight without paying traditional litigation rates.
If you and your spouse agree on the major terms of your divorce, you may be a good fit for this flat-fee process. The best way to find out is to see whether your situation qualifies as uncontested under Florida law. Start by reviewing your circumstances, and if you have assets, a prenuptial agreement, or minor children, those can still be handled inside an uncontested case as long as you and your spouse are in agreement.
Unique Divorce Challenges in Coral Gables
High-value real estate division is a frequent issue in Coral Gables divorces because the marital home is often the couple's most significant asset, and the settlement agreement must clearly state whether one spouse keeps it, whether it will be sold, and how any equity is divided.
Executive and professional incomes common among Coral Gables residents shape how each spouse plans for life after divorce, and where minor children are involved those incomes feed directly into Florida's child support guidelines worksheet.
International assets require careful documentation in a Coral Gables case, since spouses with property, accounts, or business interests abroad need a settlement agreement that accurately reflects how those assets are being handled under Florida's equitable distribution framework.
Prenuptial agreements are more common here than in many communities, and an uncontested divorce must incorporate the terms of a valid prenup rather than relitigate them, which keeps the process clean when both spouses honor what they signed.
Professional and dual-income households often hold a mix of real estate, retirement accounts, and investment assets, and even when spouses agree on how to split everything, the paperwork has to capture each item precisely so the judgment holds up.
Miami-Dade County Court Filing Fees
| Document/Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (total with 4% card fee) | $425.16 |
| Answer/Response Filing | $295 |
| Motion Filing | $50 |
| Subpoena Issuance | $10 |
| Certified Copies (per page) | $2 |
* Fee waivers available for qualifying individuals based on income
How to File for Divorce in Miami-Dade County
File Petition for Dissolution at Miami-Dade County Family Court (online or at 175 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33128)
Pay the court filing fee — approximately $425.16 total (includes 4% convenience fee for card payments; verify the current amount with the clerk; fee waiver available)
Serve your spouse via waiver of service (uncontested cases)
Spouse has 20 days to respond after service
Exchange mandatory financial disclosures within 45 days
Complete Parent Education Course if children are involved (4 hours)
Attend mediation, which is required before trial if any issues remain unresolved
No court appearance required for uncontested cases — your divorce is finalized by filing
Divorce Timeline in Coral Gables
2-3 weeks
Simplified Dissolution
No children, minimal assets, full agreement
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing
Uncontested Divorce
Agreement on all terms
6-12 months
Contested Divorce
Disputes requiring litigation
Miami-Dade County Family Court Information
Miami-Dade County Family Court
175 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33128
By Antonio G. Jimenez | Florida Bar No. 21022 | Last Reviewed: June 2026
Uncontested Divorce in Coral Gables, Florida (2026 Guide)
FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Coral Gables residents, prepared and reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before anything is filed, and managed 100% remotely. You pay the $409 Miami-Dade court filing fee separately. Florida is a no-fault state, so you only need to state your marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052. No courthouse visits required.
Does Your Coral Gables Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?
Your divorce qualifies as uncontested when you and your spouse agree on everything: the decision to divorce, how to divide property and debt, and any time-sharing and support for minor children. Agreement is the whole test, not whether you own a Coral Gables condo or share a business. If you can sign the same final terms, your case is uncontested even with real estate or international assets in play.
| Your situation | Likely uncontested? |
|---|---|
| No children and no shared property | Yes |
| Children or property, but full agreement on all terms | Yes |
| Spouse is non-responsive or cannot be located | Not yet; service issues must be resolved first |
| Active disagreement on property, support, or time-sharing | No; this is a contested matter |
In my experience, many Coral Gables couples assume that owning a high-value home or having professional incomes automatically makes a divorce complicated. It does not. What makes a case contested is disagreement, not net worth. When two spouses already agree on how to split a house and retirement accounts, the divorce stays uncontested, and the paperwork simply documents the deal you have already made.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Coral Gables?
An uncontested divorce in Coral Gables costs $750 in flat attorney fees with FloridaDivorce.law, plus the court's own costs, which are separate and paid to the clerk. The biggest variable is the court filing fee, which is fixed by statute and the same whether or not you have children. Here is how the real numbers break down.
| Cost | Amount | Who collects it |
|---|---|---|
| Court filing fee (petitioner) | $409 | Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Service of process (if spouse must be served) | Varies; often waived when spouses cooperate | Sheriff or private process server |
| Parenting course (only if minor children) | Typically $20-$40 per parent | State-approved online provider |
| Flat-fee attorney (preparation, review, filing, guidance) | $750 | FloridaDivorce.law |
A card convenience fee of roughly 4% may apply when you pay the clerk's filing fee electronically. The $750 flat fee is the same with or without minor children; when children are involved, the package simply adds a parenting plan, a child support guidelines worksheet, and a UCCJEA affidavit.
What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Coral Gables?
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing, under Fla. Stat. §61.021. This is a hard 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. Living in Coral Gables clearly satisfies the requirement once you cross the six-month mark.
What if I just moved to Coral Gables?
If you recently relocated, you must wait until either you or your spouse has been a Florida resident for a full six months before filing in Miami-Dade County. The six months do not have to be in Coral Gables specifically; residency anywhere in Florida counts, as long as it totals six continuous months before the petition date. If neither spouse meets the threshold yet, we can prepare your documents now and file the day you qualify.
How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in Coral Gables? (Step-by-Step)
You file an uncontested divorce in Coral Gables by submitting your petition and supporting forms electronically to the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Circuit Court, then completing the statutory waiting period before final judgment. Here is the sequence we follow for every client.
What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Coral Gables?
You need the petition that matches your situation, a financial disclosure or waiver, service paperwork, and a final judgment form, all published by the Florida courts. The exact set depends on whether you have minor children and whether you qualify for the simplified track. These are the standard Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms, available at flcourts.gov.
| Form number | Form name | When required |
|---|---|---|
| 12.901(a) | Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage | No minor children, no support sought, both spouses sign |
| 12.901(b)(1) / (b)(2) | Petition for Dissolution (with / without children) | Regular uncontested cases |
| 12.902 series | Family Law Financial Affidavit and disclosure documents | Financial disclosure under Rule 12.285 |
| 12.913 | Documents related to service of process | When a spouse must be formally served |
| 12.990 | Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage | Entered by the judge to finalize the divorce |
Property division in these forms follows the equitable distribution standard in Fla. Stat. §61.075, which divides marital assets and debts fairly rather than always equally.
Ask Victoria which Coral Gables forms apply to your situation.
How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Coral Gables?
Many uncontested cases finalize in about two weeks when both spouses sign promptly, though the court's own scheduling controls the final date. The single fixed delay is the 20-day waiting period under Fla. Stat. §61.19. Everything else moves at the speed both spouses return signed documents.
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Document preparation and signing | 2-5 days |
| E-filing with the Miami-Dade clerk | 1 day |
| Statutory 20-day waiting period | 20 days minimum |
| Final review and judge's signature | A few days to a few weeks |
| Realistic total | About 2 weeks to 6 weeks |
Court timing varies, and Miami-Dade is a high-volume circuit, so we cannot guarantee a specific judgment date. What we can do is make sure nothing on your side causes delay.
What Happens at the Final Hearing for an Uncontested Divorce in Coral Gables?
The final hearing is usually a brief proceeding where a judge confirms the basics: that residency is met, the marriage is irretrievably broken, and both spouses agree to the settlement terms. For an uncontested case, it often lasts only a few minutes, and the judge then signs the final judgment on Form 12.990. Where children are involved, the judge also confirms the parenting plan and that child support follows the guidelines in Fla. Stat. §61.30.
Can the final hearing be waived in Coral Gables?
In many simplified and fully agreed cases, the court can enter the final judgment without requiring both spouses to appear in person, and some matters are decided on the documents alone. Whether a brief hearing is needed depends on the judge and the specifics of your case. We tell each client exactly what their case requires, and because everything we handle is remote, you never need to drive to the Miami-Dade courthouse to manage your filing.
Why Coral Gables Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law
Everything happens remotely. You will never sit in a waiting room or drive to a law office on Miracle Mile. We prepare your documents, review them, file them with the Miami-Dade clerk, and guide you to the final judgment, all by phone, email, and secure upload from wherever you are in Coral Gables.
The price is a flat $750, the same with or without minor children, with no surprise billing and no hourly clock running every time you have a question. You know the total cost before you start, and the court's $409 filing fee is the only major separate cost. That predictability is the opposite of the hourly retainers that traditional firms quote at $5,000 or more.
Victoria, our AI assistant, prepares your paperwork quickly so the process never stalls waiting on a busy office. A licensed Florida attorney then reviews every document before it is filed, so you get both speed and real legal oversight. This is the key difference: a flat $750, attorney-prepared and reviewed, 100% remote, serving all 67 Florida counties, a sharp contrast with DIY form sites that leave you alone and hourly firms that bill the meter.
Coral Gables couples often have real estate, professional incomes, or international assets to address, and we handle those cleanly when both spouses agree, without inflating the fee for a high-value zip code.
If you and your spouse both want this finished, a Coral Gables uncontested divorce does not need to be expensive, slow, or stressful. We serve Coral Gables entirely remotely, so you can resolve your case from your home or office and never set foot in the Miami-Dade courthouse. The path forward is simpler than most people expect. When you are ready, we are here to handle it for you.
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 Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.
Divorce Services in Coral Gables
Flat-fee pricing for all family law matters. No hourly billing, no surprises.
Uncontested Divorce
$750 flat
Parenting Plan
Included
Child Support Worksheet
Included
Marital Settlement Agreement
Included
Frequently Asked Questions: Divorce in Coral Gables
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Coral Gables?
Our flat fee is $750 for an uncontested divorce in Coral Gables, regardless of whether you have minor children. This covers attorney preparation of all required court documents. The court filing fee (approximately $425.16 total, including the 4% card processing surcharge; verify the current amount with your county clerk) is paid separately to the clerk of court.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Coral Gables?
Most uncontested divorces in Coral Gables are typically finalized in about 2–4 weeks after filing once both spouses have signed the required documents and any 20-day response period (or waiver of service) has been satisfied. Florida law sets a 20-day waiting period after filing before final judgment (F.S. 61.19), court timing varies by county, and no specific date can be guaranteed. Cases involving minor children may take slightly longer to accommodate the mandatory Parent Education Course.
What if my spouse and I don't agree on everything?
Our $750 flat-fee service covers uncontested divorces only — cases where you and your spouse already agree on property division, time-sharing, and support. If you're not fully in agreement, we can refer you to an experienced Florida family law attorney better suited to a contested matter.
Do I need to appear in court for an uncontested divorce in Coral Gables?
No. Florida law allows uncontested divorces to be finalized without a court appearance when both spouses have signed the settlement agreement and all required disclosures have been exchanged. The judge reviews and signs the final judgment based on the filed paperwork.
We own a home in Coral Gables and have a prenuptial agreement. Can our divorce still be uncontested and use the flat-fee process?
Yes. Owning valuable real estate and having a prenuptial agreement do not make a divorce contested. What matters is whether you and your spouse agree on the terms. If you already agree on how the home and other property will be handled, and your prenup governs those decisions, the uncontested process simply documents that agreement. The settlement paperwork incorporates the prenup's terms and states clearly how the home is divided or sold, then a licensed Florida attorney reviews everything before it is submitted to the court.
My spouse and I have international assets and professional incomes. Does that complicate an uncontested Coral Gables divorce?
Not if the two of you agree on how those assets and finances will be divided. International property and professional-level incomes are common in Coral Gables, and Florida uses equitable distribution to divide marital assets. In an uncontested case, you and your spouse have already reached agreement, so the process is about accurately documenting your decisions rather than fighting over them. Foreign assets are listed and addressed in the settlement agreement, and if you have minor children, your incomes are used to complete the child support guidelines worksheet. An attorney reviews the full package to confirm it meets Florida requirements.
Why Coral Gables Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law
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Know exactly what you'll pay before you start. No retainers, no hourly billing, no surprise invoices. Just flat fees that save Coral Gables residents thousands.
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Our Victoria AI OS technology prepares documents in days, not weeks. Coral Gables clients get their cases resolved faster than traditional law firms.
Every document is prepared and reviewed by a Florida Bar licensed attorney practicing family law since 2006.
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Get your complete uncontested divorce — with or without children — for a $750 flat fee, typically finalized in about 2–4 weeks after filing. Not sure where to start? Ask Victoria, our free AI assistant, about your options.