Southwest Florida · Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Collier County Uncontested Divorce Lawyer — $750 Flat Fee
For Collier County couples who agree, we remove the expensive parts of divorce while keeping the attorney-drafted settlement agreement. Same flat $750 attorney fee with or without children — 100% remote, attorney-prepared and attorney-reviewed before filing.
$750 flat attorney fee
Same price with or without children. No retainer, no hourly billing.
Court filing fee — separate
About $425 (includes the card convenience fee), paid to the Collier County Clerk of Court.
Remote notary — separate
Remote online notarization is separate and paid directly to the independent notary.
Filing your divorce in Collier County
Collier County is part of Florida's Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Your uncontested dissolution is filed with the Collier County Clerk of Court through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal — you never have to visit the courthouse. Court procedures and judicial review can vary by county. After filing, the clerk issues your case number and routes the case according to local procedure.
You don't need litigation pricing for a non-litigation divorce — but you still need attorney-drafted documents. Every document is reviewed by Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq. · Florida Bar #21022 before filing. The firm represents the purchasing spouse; your spouse may sign as an unrepresented party and may seek independent legal advice.
By Antonio G. Jimenez | Florida Bar No. 21022 | Last Reviewed: June 2026
# Uncontested Divorce in Collier County, Florida (2026 Guide)
FloridaDivorce.law handles your Collier County uncontested divorce for a flat $750, fully remote, with documents attorney-prepared and reviewed before anything is filed. You pay a separate $400 court filing fee to the Collier Clerk of the Circuit Court. You qualify when both spouses agree the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052. No office visit is ever required.
Does Your Collier County Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?
Your divorce is uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue, including property, debts, and any time-sharing or support for minor children. That single point of agreement is what separates a clean, fast filing from a contested case that drags on for months. Disagreement on even one issue can push you out of the uncontested track.
| Your situation | Likely uncontested? |
|---|---|
| No minor children, no shared property | Yes |
| Minor children or property, but full agreement on everything | Yes |
| Spouse is non-responsive or cannot be located | Maybe, depends on service |
| Active disagreement on support, property, or the children | No |
In my experience, most Collier County couples who call themselves "sort of in agreement" are genuinely uncontested once they talk it through. The friction is usually a single retirement account or one piece of furniture, and a short conversation resolves it. When that happens, the flat-fee path stays open and the case moves quickly.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Collier County?
The total out-of-pocket cost for a Collier County uncontested divorce is the flat $750 attorney fee plus the $400 court filing fee and a few small required items. Here is the full breakdown so there is no guesswork.
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee (paid to Collier Clerk of the Circuit Court) | $400 |
| Service of process (if spouse must be formally served) | Varies, often $40 or waived if spouse signs a waiver |
| Parenting course (only if minor children) | Roughly $20 to $40 per parent, online |
| Flat-fee attorney (FloridaDivorce.law) | $750 |
The $750 is a flat fee with no surprise billing. It is the same price whether or not you have minor children, because the children version simply adds a parenting plan, a child support guidelines worksheet, and a UCCJEA affidavit at no extra charge. Compare that to traditional Naples retainers that often run $5,000 to $7,500 and bill by the hour.
What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Collier County?
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before you file, 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, voter registration, or a sworn affidavit from a corroborating witness. You do not need to have lived in Collier County specifically, only in Florida.
What if I just moved to Collier County?
You can still file in Collier County the day you arrive, as long as you or your spouse has met the six-month Florida residency requirement somewhere in the state. Collier County is the correct venue when either spouse lives here now. If neither of you has yet reached six months in Florida, you must wait until that mark is reached before the petition can be accepted.
How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in Collier County? (Step-by-Step)
Filing an uncontested divorce in Collier County follows a predictable sequence from preparing forms to receiving the final judgment. Here is how the process runs.
What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Collier County?
A Collier County uncontested divorce uses the standardized Florida Supreme Court family law forms, not county-specific paperwork. The exact set depends on whether you file simplified or regular and whether you have minor children.
| Form number | Form name | When required |
|---|---|---|
| 12.901(a) | Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage | No minor children, both spouses sign together |
| 12.901(b)(1) / 12.901(b)(2) | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (with / without children/property) | Regular uncontested dissolution |
| 12.902(b) / 12.902(c) | Family Law Financial Affidavit | Mandatory disclosure under Rule 12.285 |
| 12.902(f)(3) | Marital Settlement Agreement | When dividing property under Fla. Stat. §61.075 or addressing support |
| 12.913 | Answer and Waiver of Service | When spouse waives formal service |
| 12.990 | Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage | Signed by the judge to finalize |
You can review the official versions of every form at flcourts.gov. The forms are free, but completing them correctly, with the right combination for your situation, is where most do-it-yourself filings stall.
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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Collier County?
Most Collier County uncontested divorces finish within a few weeks once both spouses cooperate, with the statutory waiting period being the main fixed delay. Court timing varies by county and by the judge's calendar.
| Stage | Realistic time |
|---|---|
| Document preparation and review | 1 to 5 days |
| Filing through myflcourtaccess.com | Same day to 2 days |
| 20-day waiting period (Fla. Stat. §61.19) | 20 days minimum |
| Final hearing or judicial review | 1 to 4 weeks after waiting period |
| Total realistic range | About 4 to 8 weeks |
What Happens at the Final Hearing for an Uncontested Divorce in Collier County?
The final hearing is short, often under ten minutes, and confirms that both spouses agree and that the marriage is irretrievably broken. The judge reviews your settlement agreement and forms, asks a few brief questions to confirm residency and agreement, and then signs the final judgment under Fla. Stat. §61.052. Because everything is already agreed, there is no testimony battle and no surprise.
Can the final hearing be waived in Collier County?
In a simplified dissolution under Form 12.901(a), both spouses generally must appear briefly, though many Florida courts now allow remote appearance. In some regular uncontested cases, the court may enter judgment on the paperwork without a live hearing. The availability of a waived or remote hearing varies within the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, and we confirm the current practice for your specific case before filing.
Why Collier County Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law
We handle your entire divorce remotely, so you never set foot in an office or a courthouse. You start online, we prepare your documents, and a licensed Florida attorney reviews everything before it is filed with the Collier Clerk of the Circuit Court. The whole process fits around your schedule, not the other way around.
The fee is a flat $750 with no surprise billing, ever. There is no hourly meter running every time you have a question, and the price does not change at the end. You know your total attorney cost before you begin, which is rare in family law and exactly how it should be.
Victoria, our AI assistant, gathers your information and prepares your draft documents in minutes rather than days. A licensed Florida attorney then reviews each document personally, so you get the speed of technology with the judgment of a real lawyer standing behind the work. Nothing is filed on autopilot.
Here is the clear difference: a flat $750, the same with or without minor children, attorney-prepared and reviewed, 100% remote, serving all 67 Florida counties. That is a sharp contrast with form-fill websites that hand you blank documents and hourly firms that bill you for every email. For Collier County couples in Naples, Marco Island, and the surrounding communities, it means a clean exit without the Southwest Florida retainer price tag.
Collier County stretches from the beaches of Naples and Marco Island out to the edge of the Everglades, and getting to a downtown attorney can mean a long drive in seasonal traffic. We handle your dissolution entirely online, so you never make that trip. Whether you live in Naples, Golden Gate, Immokalee, or Marco Island, your divorce is prepared, reviewed, and filed without you leaving home. If you and your spouse agree it is over, you are welcome to start whenever you are ready.
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 was written by Antonio G. Jimenez, Florida Bar No. 21022, and is intended for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Florida law and court procedures may change. Verify all procedural requirements with the Collier Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.
Significant assets, but you agree?
Large dollar amounts don't make a case contested — disagreement does. Your marital settlement agreement can cover the home, mortgage payoff or refinance deadlines, deed/title transfer, bank and investment accounts, retirement (QDRO referral if needed), vehicles, debts, and agreed obligations.
How agreed asset division worksThis isn't the right service if…
- your spouse won't sign, or you're still negotiating
- there is domestic violence, coercion, or fear
- you need discovery, an injunction, or emergency relief
- you disagree about parenting, support, alimony, property, or debt
- you want one attorney to represent both spouses
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Collier County Uncontested Divorce — FAQ
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Collier County?
Our flat attorney fee is $750 for an uncontested divorce in Collier County — the same price whether or not you have minor children. The court filing fee (about $425, including the card convenience fee) and the remote online notary are separate. The remote notary is paid directly to the independent notary.
Do I have to go to the Collier County courthouse?
No — the process is 100% remote. In many uncontested cases, no final hearing is required when the court accepts the signed paperwork. Court procedures and judicial review can vary by county; after filing, the Collier County Clerk of Court issues your case number and routes the case according to local procedure.
Is this attorney representation or a DIY forms service?
This is attorney representation. Your documents are attorney-prepared and reviewed by Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq. (Florida Bar #21022) before anything is signed or filed — not DIY forms.
We have significant assets but we agree. Can it still be uncontested in Collier County?
Yes. Large dollar amounts don't make a case contested — disagreement does. If you both agree, your marital settlement agreement can cover the home, mortgage payoff or refinance deadlines, deed/title transfer, bank and investment accounts, retirement (with a QDRO referral if needed), vehicles, debts, and agreed obligations.
Which court handles my Collier County divorce?
Collier County is part of Florida's Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Your dissolution is filed with the Collier County Clerk of Court through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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