Marion County Uncontested Divorce Lawyer — $750 Flat Fee

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

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

FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Marion County, prepared and reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before it is filed, and managed 100% remotely. You and your spouse agree the marriage is over, so your case proceeds under Fla. Stat. §61.052. You pay the firm a flat $750 plus the $400 court filing fee charged by the Marion Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Does Your Marion County Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?

Your divorce is uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue, including property, debt, and any matters involving children. That single fact, full agreement, is what separates a clean flat-fee case from an expensive contested fight.

In my experience, most Marion County couples who think their case is too complicated for an uncontested divorce are wrong. Owning a home in Ocala or splitting a retirement account does not make your case contested. What makes it contested is disagreement, not the size of your estate.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Marion County?

An uncontested divorce in Marion County costs $750 in flat attorney fees through FloridaDivorce.law, plus the court filing fee and a few smaller costs depending on your situation. There is no hourly billing and no surprise charges.

The $750 covers document preparation, attorney review, e-filing with the clerk, and guidance through to your final judgment. The fee is the same whether or not you have minor children. When children are involved, your package adds a parenting plan, a child support guidelines worksheet, and a UCCJEA affidavit at no extra cost.

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What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Marion 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, a Florida voter registration, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness. You do not need to have lived in Marion County for any set time, only in Florida for the six-month period. As long as one of you meets the six-month Florida residency rule, you can file your Marion County case.

What if I just moved to Marion County?

A recent move into Marion County is not a problem if you already lived elsewhere in Florida. The six-month clock counts your time anywhere in the state, not just the county. If neither spouse has reached six months of Florida residency yet, you simply wait until one of you does, then file.

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

You file an uncontested divorce in Marion County by preparing the correct dissolution forms, e-filing them with the clerk, and waiting out the statutory period before final judgment. Here is the sequence:

For your case, my firm handles steps two through seven for you. You answer a short interview, and we prepare, review, and file everything.

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

You need the correct Florida Supreme Court family law forms for your situation, drawn mainly from the Form 12.901, 12.902, 12.913, and 12.990 series. The exact set depends on whether you qualify for a simplified dissolution and whether you have children or property.

You can review the official versions of these forms at flcourts.gov. Choosing the wrong petition is the most common mistake I see in self-prepared filings, and it is the one that gets cases rejected by the clerk.

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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Marion County?

An uncontested divorce in Marion County typically takes four to eight weeks from filing to final judgment, depending on the clerk's queue and the court's calendar. Court timing varies by county, so treat these as realistic estimates, not guarantees.

The 20-day waiting period under Fla. Stat. §61.19 is the general rule, and the court may enter judgment sooner for good cause. The biggest variable is how quickly you return your signed, notarized documents to us.

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

At a final hearing, a judge confirms that your marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, verifies that your paperwork is complete, and signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. The hearing for an uncontested case is brief and routine.

The judge will ask whether you still believe the marriage cannot be repaired, whether the settlement terms are yours, and whether you understand them. When the answers are clear, the judge signs Form 12.990 and your divorce is final on that date.

Can the final hearing be waived in Marion County?

In a true simplified dissolution under Form 12.901(a), both spouses generally must appear, though the court controls how that appearance happens. In other uncontested cases, judges often enter the final judgment on the paperwork alone when everything is properly executed. We tell you in advance which path your case follows so there are no surprises.

Why Marion County Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law

You never have to visit an office. Every part of your Marion County divorce happens remotely, from your first question to your final judgment. You sign documents from home, we e-file with the clerk, and you receive updates by email, which matters when work and family already fill your days.

Your price is fixed before we begin. The flat $750 fee covers preparation, attorney review, filing, and guidance to final judgment, with no hourly meter and no invoice you did not expect. You know your total cost on day one, and that number does not move.

Victoria, our AI assistant, prepares your documents in minutes by walking you through a guided interview instead of a stack of blank forms. A licensed Florida attorney then reviews every document before it reaches the clerk, so speed never comes at the expense of accuracy.

The difference is simple. You get a flat $750, the same with or without minor children, with documents attorney-prepared and reviewed, handled 100% remotely across all 67 Florida counties, a sharp contrast with do-it-yourself form sites that leave you guessing and hourly firms that bill every call. For Marion County couples in Ocala and the surrounding horse country, that means a clean, predictable divorce without a single trip downtown.

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Marion County stretches from the trails of the Ocala National Forest to the horse farms and growing retiree communities around Ocala, and many of the couples I help are simply ready to close one chapter and begin the next. You should not have to drive across the county or sit in a waiting room to do that. We handle your entire uncontested divorce remotely, file it with the Marion Clerk of the Circuit Court for you, and keep you informed at each step. When you are ready to move forward, we are ready to help.

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