Putnam County Uncontested Divorce Lawyer — $750 Flat Fee

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

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

FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Putnam County residents, fully remote, with every document attorney-prepared and reviewed before filing. You and your spouse must agree the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052. The $750 covers our attorney work; the Putnam County court filing fee of $395 is paid separately to the clerk.

Does Your Putnam County Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?

Your divorce qualifies as uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue, including property, debt, and any parenting arrangements. Disagreement on even one issue makes the case contested. The table below shows where most Putnam County situations land.

In my experience, many Putnam County couples assume they have a contested case simply because they own a home or have children together. That is rarely true. If you both agree on how to divide things and how to share parenting, the case is uncontested no matter how many assets are involved.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Putnam County?

The total cost of an uncontested divorce in Putnam County is the court filing fee plus your attorney fee, with a few smaller costs depending on your situation. Here is the realistic breakdown.

The $750 flat fee 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. There is no hourly billing and no surprise invoices later.

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

At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before you file, under Fla. Stat. §61.021. This is a strict requirement, and the court will dismiss a petition filed too early. You prove residency through a Florida driver's license, a voter registration card, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness.

You do not both need to be Florida residents, and you do not need to have lived in Putnam County for any set period. As long as one spouse meets the six-month Florida residency rule and you live in Putnam County, you can file with the Putnam Clerk of the Circuit Court.

What if I just moved to Putnam County?

Moving to Putnam County recently does not reset the residency clock, because Fla. Stat. §61.021 measures residency in Florida as a whole, not in one county. If you lived elsewhere in Florida for the prior six months and then moved to Palatka, you still qualify. If you just arrived from another state, you must wait until you have six months of Florida residency before filing.

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

Filing an uncontested divorce in Putnam County follows a clear sequence, and most of it can be handled online. Here is the process from start to finish.

When FloridaDivorce.law handles your case, we prepare these documents for you, our attorney reviews them, and we guide you through filing so you do not have to decipher the forms alone.

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

An uncontested Putnam County divorce relies on a small set of standardized Florida Supreme Court forms. The exact forms depend on whether you file a simplified or regular dissolution and whether you have children.

Mandatory financial disclosure is governed by Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285, and skipping it is the most common reason an uncontested case stalls. You can review all current forms at flcourts.gov.

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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Putnam County?

Most uncontested Putnam County divorces finalize within a few weeks to a couple of months, driven mainly by the statutory waiting period and the court's calendar. Court timing varies by county, so the range below is realistic rather than guaranteed.

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 remaining time depends on how quickly the Seventh Judicial Circuit schedules your final review.

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

The final hearing for an uncontested divorce is brief, often lasting only a few minutes. The judge confirms that the residency requirement is met, that the marriage is irretrievably broken, and that both spouses understand and agree to the settlement terms. If everything is in order, the judge signs the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage and your divorce is complete.

Can the final hearing be waived in Putnam County?

In a simplified dissolution, both spouses generally must appear together at a short final hearing. In some regular uncontested cases, the court may finalize the divorce on the documents alone without requiring both parties to attend, depending on the judge and the circuit's practice. Because this varies within the Seventh Judicial Circuit, we confirm the current requirement for your case before filing so you know exactly what to expect.

Why Putnam County Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law

We handle your entire divorce remotely, so you never drive to Palatka or sit in a waiting room. Everything happens by phone, email, and secure upload. For a rural county on the St. Johns River, where the nearest law office can be a long drive, fully remote handling removes a real barrier to getting your divorce done.

Our fee is a flat $750 with no surprise billing. You know the cost before you start, and it does not climb with each phone call or email. That predictability matters when you are already managing the financial strain that often comes with ending a marriage.

Victoria, our AI assistant, gathers your information and prepares your documents in minutes rather than the days a traditional intake can take. A licensed Florida attorney then reviews every document before anything is filed, so speed never comes at the expense of accuracy.

The difference is simple: 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 do-it-yourself form sites that leave you guessing and hourly-billing firms whose costs you cannot predict. For Putnam County families, it means a clean, affordable path forward without leaving home.

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Putnam County is a small, close-knit community along the St. Johns River, and many residents value their privacy when going through a divorce. We handle your case entirely remotely, so there is no need to drive to the courthouse in Palatka or be seen walking into a law office. You can move forward quietly, affordably, and on your own schedule. When you are ready to take the first step, we are here 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 Putnam Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.