Divorce Lawyer in Hollywood, Florida
Affordable flat-fee divorce services for Hollywood residents. No $5,000 retainers. No hourly billing surprises. A complete uncontested divorce — with or without children — for a $750 flat fee.
$750
Uncontested Divorce
2 weeks or less
Typical Timeline
$0
Retainer Required
Divorce Attorney Serving Hollywood & Broward County
Hollywood's diverse community spans young families to retirees. We provide affordable divorce services for Hollywood residents through our à la carte pricing model.
Hollywood sits on the Broward County coast between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, a beach city built around tourism, entertainment, healthcare, and retail. Those industries shape the workforce here, and they also shape what a divorce looks like in this community. When one or both spouses earn a living from hospitality, live entertainment, hospital shift work, or commissioned retail, the financial picture in a divorce is rarely a simple matter of two steady salaries. That is why uncontested divorces in Hollywood often carry characteristics you would not see in a city dominated by salaried nine-to-five employment.
The local challenges tend to cluster around a few realities. Entertainment industry work frequently means irregular income, with earnings that swing from month to month and rely on gigs, tips, seasonal bookings, and freelance arrangements, which makes documenting a spouse's true earnings more involved than pulling a single pay stub. Hollywood is also a beachfront community, so property division here can involve a condo or home near the water where the value and any shared equity need to be handled carefully and honestly between the spouses. And with casino and gaming employment in the surrounding area, income documentation can require gathering tips, tokes, and reported gaming wages into a clear, complete financial picture that stands up in a Florida dissolution.
An AI-efficient $750 flat-fee uncontested process fits Hollywood residents precisely because the local income and property situations reward organization over litigation. When you and your spouse already agree on how to divide your property and, if you have children, how to handle time-sharing and a parenting plan, the job is to translate that agreement into correct Florida paperwork, not to fight over it in court. My firm uses AI-assisted intake to gather the details of irregular earnings, a beachfront property, or gaming income efficiently, so you spend your time answering plain questions rather than paying hourly rates for a traditional retainer that runs several thousand dollars.
If you and your spouse agree on the divorce and are both willing to sign, it is worth finding out whether you qualify for the flat-fee uncontested process. The price is $750 for the attorney fee, with the court filing fee and any notary sessions separate. Take a few minutes to see if your situation fits, and you can move forward without the cost and delay of contested litigation.
Unique Divorce Challenges in Hollywood
Many Hollywood spouses earn a living in the entertainment industry, where irregular income from gigs, seasonal bookings, and freelance work means a full year of earnings has to be assembled rather than shown on a single pay stub.
Because Hollywood is a beachfront community, dividing a condo or home near the water requires the spouses to agree honestly on the property's value and how any shared equity will be handled in the settlement.
Spouses with casino or gaming employment need to document income that includes tips, tokes, and reported gaming wages, so the financial disclosure reflects true earnings and not just a base hourly rate.
Hospitality and tourism work in Hollywood often comes with tip income and seasonal swings, which both spouses should account for openly when they agree on how to divide property and, where applicable, calculate child support.
Healthcare and retail workers on shift or commission schedules may have earnings that vary paycheck to paycheck, making a clear, complete financial picture the key to a smooth uncontested filing.
Broward County Court Filing Fees
| Document/Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (total with 4% card fee) | $425.16 |
| Answer/Response Filing | $295 |
| Motion Filing | $50 |
| Subpoena Issuance | $10 |
| Certified Copies (per page) | $2 |
* Fee waivers available for qualifying individuals based on income
How to File for Divorce in Broward County
File Petition for Dissolution at Broward County Family Court (online or at 201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301)
Pay $425.16 total filing fee (includes 4% convenience fee for card payments; fee waiver available)
Serve your spouse via waiver of service (uncontested cases)
Spouse has 20 days to respond after service
Exchange mandatory financial disclosures within 45 days
Complete Parent Education Course if children are involved (4 hours)
Attend mediation, which is required before trial if any issues remain unresolved
No court appearance required for uncontested cases — your divorce is finalized by filing
Divorce Timeline in Hollywood
2-3 weeks
Simplified Dissolution
No children, minimal assets, full agreement
2 weeks or less
Uncontested Divorce
Agreement on all terms
6-12 months
Contested Divorce
Disputes requiring litigation
Broward County Family Court Information
Broward County Family Court
201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
By Antonio G. Jimenez | Florida Bar No. 21022 | Last Reviewed: June 2026
# Uncontested Divorce in Hollywood, Florida (2026 Guide)
FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Hollywood couples, prepared and reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before anything reaches the court. The process runs 100% remotely, so you never drive to Fort Lauderdale. You pay a separate $409 court filing fee. Under Fla. Stat. §61.052, you only need to state the marriage is irretrievably broken.
Does Your Hollywood Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?
Your divorce qualifies as uncontested when you and your spouse agree on everything: ending the marriage, dividing property and debt, and any time-sharing or support for minor children. Agreement is the only requirement that matters. You can have a house, a retirement account, or kids and still be uncontested, as long as you both sign off on the terms.
| Your situation | Likely uncontested? |
|---|---|
| No children and no shared property | Yes |
| Children or property, but full agreement on all terms | Yes |
| Spouse will not respond or sign anything | No (may need a default or contested path) |
| Active disagreement on money, property, or time-sharing | No |
In my experience, Hollywood couples often assume that owning a beachfront condo or splitting a 401(k) automatically makes a case complicated. It does not. What makes a case contested is disagreement, not the size of the marital estate. If you have already talked it through and you both want the same outcome, you are almost certainly a candidate for an uncontested filing.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Hollywood?
An uncontested divorce in Hollywood has two main costs: the firm's flat attorney fee and the court's filing fee, plus a few smaller items depending on your situation. There is no hourly meter and no surprise billing with a flat-fee approach.
| Cost | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Court filing fee | $409 | Broward County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Flat-fee attorney (preparation, review, filing, guidance) | $750 | FloridaDivorce.law |
| Service of process (if spouse must be formally served) | Varies | Sheriff or private process server |
| Parenting course (only if minor children) | ~$25-$50 | State-approved online provider |
The $750 flat fee is the same whether or not you have minor children; cases with children simply add a parenting plan, a child support guidelines worksheet, and a UCCJEA affidavit at no extra charge. Compared with traditional retainers that run $5,000 to $7,500, the predictable cost is the point.
What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Hollywood?
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing, 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 card, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness.
The six months do not have to be in Hollywood or even in Broward County specifically. Time spent anywhere in Florida counts, as long as one spouse meets the threshold. Hollywood's transient, tourism-driven population means people move in and out frequently, so this is worth confirming before you file.
What if I just moved to Hollywood?
If you recently relocated to Hollywood and neither spouse has six months of Florida residency yet, you must wait until the threshold is met. If your spouse still lives in another state but you have your six months here, you can usually file in Florida and serve your spouse where they live. We confirm your eligibility before preparing a single document, so nothing gets rejected on a technicality.
How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in Hollywood? (Step-by-Step)
Filing an uncontested divorce in Hollywood follows a defined sequence through the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, and most of it can be done online. Here is the path from start to final judgment.
When we handle your case, we manage the e-filing, the deadlines, and the back-and-forth with the clerk for you. You sign; we file.
What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Hollywood?
Florida uses a standardized set of family law forms, and the exact ones you need depend on whether you have children and property. The core documents are below; all official versions are published at flcourts.gov.
| Form number | Form name | When required |
|---|---|---|
| 12.901(a) | Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage | No minor children, no alimony, both spouses file together |
| 12.901(b)(1)/(b)(2) | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (no children / with children) | Regular uncontested cases |
| 12.902 series | Financial Affidavit / disclosure (or waiver) | Most cases, per Rule 12.285 |
| 12.913 | Service-related forms (Answer, Waiver, return of service) | Depends on how the spouse is notified |
| 12.990 series | Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage | Every case, to finalize the divorce |
Getting the right form for your exact situation is where many do-it-yourself filings stall. Picking the simplified track when you should have used the regular petition, or skipping a required disclosure, can cost you weeks.
Have a question about your situation? Ask Victoria for fast, plain-English answers.
How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Hollywood?
Many uncontested cases finalize in about two weeks when both spouses sign promptly, though court scheduling in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit can add time. The single fixed delay is the 20-day waiting period under Fla. Stat. §61.19, which cannot be avoided in most cases.
| Stage | Typical timing |
|---|---|
| Document preparation and review | 1-3 days |
| Filing with the clerk | Same day once documents are signed |
| 20-day statutory waiting period | 20 days minimum (Fla. Stat. §61.19) |
| Final review and judgment submission | A few days |
| Realistic total | About 2-6 weeks |
The biggest variable is how quickly both spouses sign. When paperwork is returned promptly, your timeline is driven almost entirely by the statutory wait and the court's calendar. We do not guarantee a specific finalization date, because judicial scheduling is outside any attorney's control.
What Happens at the Final Hearing for an Uncontested Divorce in Hollywood?
The final hearing is a brief, routine appearance where a judge in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit confirms the basics and signs your Final Judgment. The judge verifies residency, confirms the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, and checks that your settlement is complete. Most uncontested hearings last only a few minutes, and the tone is administrative, not adversarial.
You are not arguing anything. By the time you reach this point, every term is already agreed and documented, so the judge is simply giving the agreement legal effect.
Can the final hearing be waived in Hollywood?
In many cases, yes. A simplified dissolution under Form 12.901(a) often allows the matter to be finalized without a contested hearing, and some regular uncontested cases can proceed on submitted paperwork depending on the judge. Where an appearance is required, Broward County frequently permits it by video, so Hollywood clients usually do not need to travel to Fort Lauderdale. We tell you exactly what your judge expects before your hearing date.
Why Hollywood Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law
Everything happens remotely. You handle your entire divorce from your phone or laptop in Hollywood, whether you live near the Broadwalk, work irregular hours in entertainment, or document casino or hospitality income. There is no office visit and no trip to the courthouse, which matters when your schedule does not fit a nine-to-five.
The price is fixed at $750, the same with or without minor children. You know the total before you start, and there is no hourly billing, no retainer drawdown, and no surprise invoice at the end. The court's $409 filing fee is separate and paid directly to the clerk, so nothing is hidden.
Victoria, our AI assistant, gathers your information and prepares your documents quickly, which removes the slow, form-by-form grind that stalls so many filings. Speed without accuracy is useless, though, which is why every document is reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before it is filed.
Here is the clear difference: a flat $750, attorney-prepared and reviewed, handled 100% remotely, serving all 67 Florida counties, in sharp contrast to DIY form sites that leave you guessing and hourly firms that bill the clock. For Hollywood couples who already agree and just want it done right, that combination is hard to beat.
If you and your spouse both want this finished, a Hollywood uncontested divorce does not have to be slow, expensive, or stressful. We prepare and review everything, file it for you in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, and keep you out of the Fort Lauderdale courthouse entirely. When you are ready, the next step is simply to start, and we will guide you through the rest from there.
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 provides general legal information and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Florida law and court procedures may change. Verify current requirements with the Broward County Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.
Divorce Services in Hollywood
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Uncontested Divorce
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Marital Settlement Agreement
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Frequently Asked Questions: Divorce in Hollywood
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Hollywood?
Our flat fee is $750 for an uncontested divorce in Hollywood, regardless of whether you have minor children. This covers attorney preparation of all required court documents. The court filing fee ($425.16 total, including the 4% card processing surcharge) is paid separately to the clerk of court.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Hollywood?
Most uncontested divorces in Hollywood are finalized in 2 weeks or less once both spouses have signed the required documents and the 20-day response period (or waiver of service) has been satisfied. Cases involving minor children may take slightly longer to accommodate the mandatory Parent Education Course.
What if my spouse and I don't agree on everything?
Our $750 flat-fee service covers uncontested divorces only — cases where you and your spouse already agree on property division, time-sharing, and support. If you're not fully in agreement, we can refer you to an experienced Florida family law attorney better suited to a contested matter.
Do I need to appear in court for an uncontested divorce in Hollywood?
No. Florida law allows uncontested divorces to be finalized without a court appearance when both spouses have signed the settlement agreement and all required disclosures have been exchanged. The judge reviews and signs the final judgment based on the filed paperwork.
My spouse works in entertainment and their income changes month to month. Can we still do an uncontested divorce in Hollywood?
Yes. Irregular income from entertainment, hospitality, or freelance work does not prevent an uncontested divorce, as long as you and your spouse agree on how to divide your property and finances. What matters is putting together an honest financial picture, which can include gathering earnings across the year rather than a single pay stub. During the guided intake, Victoria helps you organize those details so your Florida paperwork reflects the true income, and if you have minor children, that information also supports the child support guidelines worksheet. As long as both of you agree and are willing to sign, variable income is simply something we document, not something we litigate.
We own a beachfront condo in Hollywood together. How is that handled in a $750 flat-fee uncontested divorce?
In Florida, marital property is divided through equitable distribution, and a beachfront condo or home is treated like any other marital asset that the two of you decide how to divide. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse reach agreement on who keeps the property, whether it will be sold, and how any shared equity is split, and that agreement is written into your settlement paperwork. The flat-fee process is built for couples who have already agreed on these terms, so the work is documenting your decision accurately for the court. If you have not yet agreed on how to handle the property, that would fall outside the uncontested scope.
Why Hollywood Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law
Transparent Pricing
Know exactly what you'll pay before you start. No retainers, no hourly billing, no surprise invoices. Just flat fees that save Hollywood residents thousands.
AI-Powered Efficiency
Our Victoria AI OS technology prepares documents in days, not weeks. Hollywood clients get their cases resolved faster than traditional law firms.
Every document is prepared and reviewed by a Florida Bar licensed attorney practicing family law since 2006.
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Get your complete uncontested divorce — with or without children — for a $750 flat fee, finalized in 2 weeks or less. Not sure where to start? Ask Victoria, our free AI assistant, about your options.