South Florida · Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Palm Beach County Uncontested Divorce Lawyer — $750 Flat Fee
For Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County Clerk of Court.
Remote notary — separate
Remote online notarization is separate and paid directly to the independent notary.
Filing your divorce in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County is part of Florida's Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. Your uncontested dissolution is filed with the Palm Beach 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: July 2026
# Uncontested Divorce in Palm Beach County, Florida (2026 Guide)
FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Palm Beach County residents, 100% remote, with every document attorney-prepared and reviewed before it reaches the clerk. You pay a separate $408 court filing fee. Florida allows this when your marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052 and both spouses agree. No office visit is ever required.
Does Your Palm Beach County Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?
Your divorce qualifies as uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue, including property, debts, and any parenting arrangements. If you live in Boca Raton and you and your spouse have already talked through how to divide things, you are likely closer to an uncontested case than you think. Agreement, not the size of your estate, is what makes a divorce uncontested.
| Your situation | Likely uncontested? |
|---|---|
| No minor children and no shared property | Yes, almost always |
| Children or property, but full written agreement | Yes, with a proper settlement |
| Spouse is non-responsive or cannot be located | Sometimes, through alternate service |
| Active disagreement on money, assets, or time-sharing | No, this is a contested matter |
In my experience, many Boca Raton and Wellington couples assume that owning a home, a retirement account, or a business automatically makes their case contested. It does not. Equitable distribution under Fla. Stat. §61.075 stays straightforward when both spouses already agree on who keeps what, even when the numbers are large.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Palm Beach County?
An uncontested divorce in Palm Beach County has two predictable parts: the court's filing fee and your flat attorney fee. There is no hourly billing and no surprise invoice with FloridaDivorce.law.
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee (Palm Beach County Clerk) | $408 |
| Service of process (if spouse must be served) | Varies, roughly $40 to $60 |
| Parenting course (only if minor children) | Roughly $25 to $50 online |
| Flat-fee attorney (FloridaDivorce.law) | $750 |
The $750 is the same whether or not you have minor children. With children, the package simply adds a parenting plan, a child support guidelines worksheet, and a UCCJEA affidavit at no extra charge.
What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Palm Beach County?
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for a minimum of six months before you file. This requirement comes from Fla. Stat. §61.021, and it applies whether you live in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, or anywhere else in the county. Only one spouse needs to meet it, so a recently arrived spouse can still divorce a long-time Florida resident.
Proof usually takes the form of a Florida driver's license, a voter registration, or a witness affidavit confirming six months of residence. The county where you live within Florida sets your venue, not your eligibility.
What if I just moved to Palm Beach County?
Relocating within Florida does not restart the clock. If you already satisfied the six-month state residency somewhere else in Florida, a recent move to Boca Raton or Delray Beach does not affect it. If neither spouse has yet reached six months of Florida residency, you simply wait until one of you does, then file.
How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in Palm Beach County? (Step-by-Step)
You file an uncontested divorce by preparing the correct forms, e-filing them with the clerk, and letting the statutory waiting period run before a judge signs your final judgment. Whether you live in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, or Delray Beach, you file in the same Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, so the process is identical countywide.
If you have questions at any step, the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court can be reached at (561) 355-2996, though the clerk cannot give legal advice.
What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Palm Beach County?
Most uncontested cases rely on a predictable set of Florida Supreme Court approved family law forms. The exact set depends on whether you have children and whether both spouses sign.
| Form number | Form name | When required |
|---|---|---|
| 12.901(a) | Petition for Simplified Dissolution | No children, no alimony, both spouses sign |
| 12.901(b)(1) / (b)(2) | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage | Regular dissolution, with or without children |
| 12.902(b) / (c) | Family Law Financial Affidavit | Required disclosure of income and assets |
| 12.902(f)(3) | Marital Settlement Agreement | When spouses agree on all terms |
| 12.913 | Service and process documents | When a spouse must be formally served |
| 12.990 | Final Judgment of Dissolution | Submitted for the judge to sign |
The official versions of these forms are published at flcourts.gov. Choosing the wrong form or leaving a required financial affidavit incomplete is the most common reason a Boca Raton filing gets bounced back for correction.
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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Palm Beach County?
Most uncontested divorces in Palm Beach County finish in roughly four to eight weeks from start to final judgment, though court timing varies by county and by judge.
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Document preparation and signing | 3 to 7 days |
| Filing with the clerk via myflcourtaccess.com | 1 to 3 days |
| 20-day waiting period (Fla. Stat. §61.19) | 20 days minimum |
| Final hearing or file review by the judge | 1 to 3 weeks |
| Total realistic range | 4 to 8 weeks |
The 20-day waiting period is the one part of the timeline that is fixed by statute. Everything else moves as fast as you and the court do, and a clean, complete filing keeps a Delray Beach or Wellington case near the shorter end of the range.
What Happens at the Final Hearing for an Uncontested Divorce in Palm Beach County?
At the final hearing, a judge confirms that your marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, verifies that your paperwork and any agreement are complete, and signs the final judgment. The hearing is usually brief and non-adversarial. When children are involved, the judge also confirms that the parenting plan and any child support figures under Fla. Stat. §61.30 are proper before signing.
Can the final hearing be waived in Palm Beach County?
In many uncontested cases, yes. When both spouses sign a full settlement agreement and the required affidavits, judges in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit will often review and enter the final judgment without requiring anyone to appear, or will allow a short remote appearance. Whether an appearance is needed is a decision for the assigned judge, so we prepare every case as if it must be hearing-ready.
Why Palm Beach County Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law
We handle your entire divorce remotely, which matters for a Boca Raton resident who has no interest in driving nearly an hour north to a courthouse. Because every document is e-filed through myflcourtaccess.com, your physical distance from the county courthouse is irrelevant. You work with us from your kitchen table, not a waiting room.
Our fee is a flat $750 with no surprise billing. You know the full attorney cost before you start, separate only from the $408 court filing fee. That predictability appeals to the county's many Northeast transplants and South American families in Boca Raton and Wellington who want a clean, professional result without an open-ended hourly retainer.
Victoria, our AI assistant, gathers your information and prepares your documents in minutes, and then a licensed Florida attorney reviews every page before anything is filed. You get the speed of technology with the judgment of a real lawyer standing behind the work. Nothing reaches the clerk unreviewed.
That combination is the sharp difference: a flat $750, the same with or without minor children, attorney-prepared and reviewed, 100% remote, serving all 67 Florida counties, a clear contrast with DIY form sites that leave you alone and hourly-billing firms that never quote a final number. For Boca Raton and the rest of Palm Beach County, it means a high-quality divorce handled entirely online.
Palm Beach County is Florida's third-largest county, stretching from the coastal communities of Boca Raton and Delray Beach through Boynton Beach and Wellington, and every one of those residents files in the same Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. We handle the entire matter remotely, so you never drive to West Palm Beach or leave Boca Raton to get divorced. If your marriage is over and you both agree, there is no reason to let paperwork or courthouse logistics slow you down. When you are ready, we are here to handle 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 Palm Beach County 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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Palm Beach County Uncontested Divorce — FAQ
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Palm Beach County?
Our flat attorney fee is $750 for an uncontested divorce in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County divorce?
Palm Beach County is part of Florida's Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. Your dissolution is filed with the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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