Sarasota County Uncontested Divorce Lawyer — $750 Flat Fee

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

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

FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Venice, North Port, and every community across Sarasota County, prepared and reviewed by a licensed attorney before anything is filed, and delivered 100% remotely. You pay a separate $400 court filing fee. Your divorce moves forward once you swear the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, with no office visit required.

Does Your Sarasota County Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?

Your divorce is uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue, including property, debt, and any parenting arrangements. That agreement, not the absence of children or assets, is what makes a case uncontested. A retiree in Venice with a pension to divide can still qualify, and so can a young North Port couple with a starter home, as long as both of you are willing to sign.

In my experience, most couples who tell me they "disagree" are actually stuck on one or two specific items, like who keeps the house or how to split a retirement account. Once we work those through, the case becomes cleanly uncontested. It is worth a short conversation before you assume you do not qualify.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Sarasota County?

An uncontested divorce in the county has two main costs: the court filing fee and your attorney fee, plus a couple of smaller line items depending on your situation.

That flat $750 covers document preparation, attorney review, e-filing, and guidance through to your final judgment, with no surprise billing. There is no separate charge if you have children, even though a parenting plan and child support worksheet add work. You always know your total before you commit.

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What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Sarasota 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 not grant your divorce without it. You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a state ID, or a sworn corroborating witness affidavit. You do not need to have lived in Venice, North Port, or anywhere in the county for a set time, only in the state.

What if I just moved to Sarasota County?

If you recently relocated to the county from another state, you must wait until either you or your spouse has completed six months of Florida residency before filing. The clock counts your time anywhere in Florida, not just inside the county line. If your spouse has met the six-month mark, you can file even if you personally just arrived in North Port or Venice.

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

You file for an uncontested divorce by preparing the correct forms, submitting them electronically, and completing a short waiting period before final judgment. Here is the sequence.

Whether you live in Sarasota, Venice, or North Port, you file into the same Twelfth Judicial Circuit through the same clerk and the same online portal. We handle every one of these steps for you.

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

The exact forms depend on whether you have children and whether you and your spouse file jointly. These are the core documents.

Mandatory financial disclosure is governed by Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285. You can review the official versions of every form at flcourts.gov. Getting the right combination is where DIY filers most often stumble.

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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Sarasota County?

Most uncontested divorces in the county finish within four to eight weeks, though court scheduling varies by county and by judge.

The 20-day waiting period is the one span no one can shorten in the ordinary case. Everything else depends on how quickly documents are prepared and how full the Twelfth Judicial Circuit's calendar is when you file.

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

The final hearing is short, often under ten minutes, and it confirms that your agreement is voluntary and complete. A judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit reviews your paperwork, may ask you to confirm the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, and then signs your final judgment. You leave that hearing legally divorced.

Can the final hearing be waived in Sarasota County?

In many simplified and fully agreed cases, the court can enter your final judgment on the paperwork alone or through a brief remote appearance, so you never set foot in a courtroom. When an appearance is required, it can often be handled by video. We tell you exactly what your case requires so a North Port or Venice client is never surprised by a courthouse trip.

Why Sarasota County Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law

If you live in Venice or North Port, driving to a downtown law office for a matter you both already agree on makes little sense. We handle your entire uncontested divorce remotely, by phone, email, and secure upload, so you complete everything from home on your own schedule.

Our fee is a flat $750 with no surprise billing. That figure is the same whether or not you have minor children, even though a case with kids requires a parenting plan and a child support worksheet under Fla. Stat. §61.30. You know your total cost before you begin, which matters to Venice retirees on fixed incomes.

Victoria, our AI assistant, prepares your documents in minutes by gathering your details in plain language. A licensed Florida attorney then reviews every page before it is filed. You get the speed of technology with the judgment of a real lawyer standing behind the work.

We are attorney-handled from start to finish, a flat $750, 100% remote, serving all 67 Florida counties, which is a sharp contrast with fill-in-the-blank form sites that leave you alone with the clerk and hourly firms whose bills climb with every call. For a fast-growing city like North Port and an established community like Venice alike, that predictable, county-wide handling is why residents across Sarasota County choose us.

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Sarasota County stretches from the arts and cultural life of its northern communities down through Venice's retiree neighborhoods to the rapidly expanding streets of North Port, one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida. Because we work entirely remotely, none of our clients ever drive to Sarasota, Venice, or North Port to sit in a waiting room. Property division under Fla. Stat. §61.075 and long-marriage support questions get real attorney attention, whether your marriage lasted three years or thirty. If you and your spouse agree it is over, we invite you to see how simple the next step can be.

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