Franklin County Uncontested Divorce Lawyer — $750 Flat Fee

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

# Uncontested Divorce in Franklin County, Florida (2026 Guide)

FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Franklin County, prepared and reviewed by a licensed attorney before anything is filed, and managed 100% remotely with no office visit. Your court filing fee of $395 is paid separately to the clerk. You qualify when both spouses agree the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052 and want a clean, predictable resolution.

Does Your Franklin County Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?

Your divorce is uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue and both are willing to sign the paperwork. That agreement is what keeps your case simple, fast, and affordable. Disagreement on even one issue, such as time-sharing or who keeps the house, can push your matter into contested territory and away from a flat fee.

In my experience, the couples who think their case is too complicated for a flat fee are usually wrong. What matters is not how much you own or whether you have children. What matters is whether you agree. Two spouses who own a home together and share two kids can absolutely file uncontested if they are aligned on the terms.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Franklin County?

An uncontested divorce in Franklin County has two predictable parts: the court filing fee paid to the clerk, and the flat fee for professional document preparation and attorney review. There is no hourly billing and no surprise invoice.

The $750 flat fee is the same whether or not you have minor children. When children are involved, the package simply adds a parenting plan, a child support guidelines worksheet, and the required UCCJEA affidavit at no extra charge.

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What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Franklin County?

At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before you file, under Fla. Stat. §61.021. This is a firm requirement, and the court will not grant a dissolution without it. You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration card, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness.

You do not both need to be Florida residents. As long as one of you meets the six-month mark, you can file in Franklin County, which sits in the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida.

What if I just moved to Franklin County?

The six-month clock measures Florida residency, not Franklin County residency specifically. If you lived elsewhere in Florida and recently moved to the Apalachicola area, your prior Florida time still counts toward the six months. If you just arrived from another state, you generally must wait until you have completed six months as a Florida resident before filing.

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

Filing an uncontested divorce in Franklin County follows a clear sequence, and most of it can be handled without ever setting foot in Apalachicola.

Throughout the process, the Franklin Clerk of the Circuit Court is your point of contact for filing questions and case status. You can reach the clerk at (850) 653-8861.

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

The exact forms depend on whether you have children and shared property, but they all come from the Florida Supreme Court approved family law form set.

The official, current versions of these forms are published at flcourts.gov. Equitable distribution of marital assets and debts is governed by Fla. Stat. §61.075, and when children are involved, child support is set by the guidelines in Fla. Stat. §61.30.

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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Franklin County?

Most uncontested divorces in Franklin County wrap up in a matter of weeks once your paperwork is signed, though exact court timing varies by county and judge.

The statutory 20-day waiting period under Fla. Stat. §61.19 is the general rule, and the court may finalize sooner for good cause in limited circumstances. The single biggest variable in your timeline is how quickly both spouses sign, not how busy the courthouse is.

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

The final hearing in an uncontested case is short, straightforward, and usually lasts only a few minutes. The judge confirms your residency, confirms the marriage is irretrievably broken, and confirms that both spouses understand and agree to the settlement terms. If everything is in order, the judge signs the Final Judgment and your divorce is granted that day.

Can the final hearing be waived in Franklin County?

In many uncontested cases, the appearance is brief and one spouse may attend, and some Florida courts allow a final judgment to be entered on the documents without a live hearing when the paperwork is complete. Practices differ between judges, so we prepare your file to satisfy the court's expectations either way and tell you exactly what to expect for your specific case.

Why Franklin County Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law

We handle your entire divorce remotely, so there is no reason to drive into Apalachicola or sit in a law office waiting room. You communicate with us online, we prepare and review your documents, and we guide you through filing from wherever you are. For a small coastal county, that convenience matters.

Our fee is a flat $750 with no surprise billing. You know the cost before you begin, and it does not change because your case took an extra phone call or an extra revision. That predictable cost is the same whether or not you have minor children, because the right paperwork should never be treated as an upcharge.

Victoria, our AI assistant, prepares your documents in minutes by walking you through a guided interview. A licensed Florida attorney then reviews every page before anything is filed. You get the speed of smart technology with the assurance of real attorney oversight on your actual paperwork.

Here is the clear difference: a flat $750, the same with or without minor children, attorney-prepared and attorney-reviewed, handled 100% remotely, for clients across all 67 Florida counties. That is a sharp contrast with do-it-yourself form sites that leave you guessing and hourly-billing firms whose meter never stops. Franklin County families deserve a clean, affordable path, and that is exactly what we built.

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Franklin County stretches along the Forgotten Coast, from Apalachicola's oyster docks to the quiet of St. George Island, and getting to the courthouse can mean a real drive for many residents. We handle your uncontested divorce entirely online, so you never have to make that trip or rearrange your work around a courthouse visit. From your first question to your signed Final Judgment, everything is managed remotely by a licensed Florida attorney. If you and your spouse are ready to move forward, we are ready to help you do it cleanly.

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 Franklin Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.