Divorce Lawyer in Riviera Beach, Florida
Affordable flat-fee divorce services for Riviera Beach 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
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing
Typical Timeline
$0
Retainer Required
Divorce Attorney Serving Riviera Beach & Palm Beach County
Riviera Beach sits on the Intracoastal just north of West Palm Beach. We file uncontested divorces for a flat $750, handled entirely online with no in-person hearing in most cases.
Riviera Beach sits on the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, a community shaped by the water it faces. The marine industry anchors much of local life, from the boatyards and marinas around the Port of Palm Beach to the marine trades, tourism operators, and manufacturing shops that keep the waterfront economy running. Healthcare employers round out the mix. When couples here decide to end a marriage, their financial lives often reflect these industries in ways that a generic divorce process is not built to handle. A boat slip, a share in a marine business, or income that arrives in seasonal waves all change what an uncontested divorce actually needs to address.
The most common wrinkles I see in Riviera Beach cases trace directly back to the water. Marina and boat slip ownership raises questions most spouses have never had to answer: is the slip owned, leased, or held through a dockominium association, and how does its value fit into equitable distribution? Waterfront and near-water development property carries value tied to location and zoning that a couple needs to account for honestly. And spouses who earn a living in the marine trades often have income that does not show up as a tidy salary, which means documenting earnings from contract work, seasonal charters, or a small marine business takes a little more care before both parties can agree on numbers with confidence.
That is exactly why an AI-efficient $750 flat-fee uncontested process fits Riviera Beach residents so well. When you and your spouse already agree on how to divide what you own, you do not need to pay for a courtroom fight you are not having. My firm uses guided technology to gather the details of your situation, including any slip, waterfront parcel, or marine-trade income that needs to be documented, and I prepare your dissolution paperwork under Florida law for a single flat fee. You avoid the $5,000 to $7,500 retainers that traditional firms charge, and you know your cost up front. The court filing fee and any notary charges are separate and paid directly.
If you and your spouse agree on the divorce and are both willing to sign, it is worth two minutes to see whether you qualify. Answer a few questions and find out whether the flat-fee uncontested path is right for your Riviera Beach divorce.
Unique Divorce Challenges in Riviera Beach
Marina and boat slip ownership frequently comes up in Riviera Beach divorces, and spouses need to determine whether the slip is owned outright, leased from a marina, or held as a dockominium interest before it can be fairly addressed in an uncontested settlement.
Waterfront and near-water development property in and around Riviera Beach carries value tied to its location, dock rights, and zoning, so couples should account for it clearly rather than treating it like an ordinary residential lot.
Marine trades income is common here, and earnings from charter work, boat repair, or a small marine business often do not arrive as a simple paycheck, which means a spouse may need to gather contracts, invoices, or seasonal records to document income accurately.
Because the marine and tourism economy runs on seasons, one or both spouses may have income that rises and falls through the year, and reflecting that honestly helps both parties agree on the numbers without a dispute.
When a boat itself is a marital asset alongside a slip, the couple should be clear about which spouse keeps the vessel and how that trade-off balances against other property in the agreement.
Manufacturing and healthcare employment in the area sometimes comes with retirement accounts or benefits that a couple will want to identify so the uncontested paperwork reflects everything they have already agreed to divide.
Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County
File Petition for Dissolution at Palm Beach County Family Court (online or at 205 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401)
Pay the court filing fee — approximately $425.16 total (includes 4% convenience fee for card payments; verify the current amount with the clerk; 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 Riviera Beach
2-3 weeks
Simplified Dissolution
No children, minimal assets, full agreement
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing
Uncontested Divorce
Agreement on all terms
6-12 months
Contested Divorce
Disputes requiring litigation
Palm Beach County Family Court Information
Palm Beach County Family Court
205 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
By Antonio G. Jimenez | Florida Bar No. 21022 | Last Reviewed: June 2026
# Uncontested Divorce in Riviera Beach, Florida (2026 Guide)
FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for Riviera Beach residents, prepared and reviewed by a licensed attorney before anything is filed, and managed 100% remotely. Your court filing fee in Palm Beach County is $409, paid separately. Under Fla. Stat. §61.052, you qualify when your marriage is irretrievably broken and you and your spouse agree on the terms. No office visit is needed.
Does Your Riviera Beach Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?
Your divorce is uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue, including property, debts, and any time-sharing for children. Agreement is the whole test. You can own a marina slip, a waterfront home, or a marine-trades business and still file uncontested, as long as you both agree on how those assets are divided. The moment one issue is genuinely in dispute, the case becomes contested and follows a different path.
| Your situation | Likely uncontested? |
|---|---|
| No children and no shared property | Yes, the simplest path |
| Children or property, but full written agreement | Yes, with a settlement agreement |
| Spouse non-responsive or refuses to sign | No, not yet |
| Active disagreement on money, property, or children | No, this is contested |
In my experience, many Riviera Beach couples assume that owning a boat slip, a waterfront parcel, or a stake in a marine-trades shop automatically makes their case complicated. It does not. What matters is whether you agree on who keeps what. A couple that has already shaken hands on dividing a slip at the marina and splitting a manufacturing pension is squarely uncontested, even if the dollar figures are large.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Riviera Beach?
An uncontested divorce in Riviera Beach has two main costs: the court filing fee and your attorney fee, plus a couple of small situational items. Our attorney fee is a flat $750, the same whether or not you have minor children, so there is no surprise billing later. The county filing fee is set by the Clerk and is paid to the court, not to the firm.
| Cost item | Amount | Who is it paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Court filing fee (petitioner) | $409 | Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Service of process (if spouse must be served) | ~$40-$50 | Sheriff or private process server |
| Parenting course (only if minor children) | ~$25-$50 | State-approved provider |
| Flat-fee attorney (preparation, review, filing, guidance) | $750 | FloridaDivorce.law |
The parenting course applies only when minor children are involved, and it cannot be skipped in that situation. When both spouses sign a financial disclosure waiver and there is no need for formal service, you often avoid the service fee entirely. That is the predictable, all-in picture for most Riviera Beach couples.
What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in Riviera Beach?
You must prove that one spouse has lived in Florida for at least six months before filing, under Fla. Stat. §61.021. This is a hard requirement, and the court will not grant your divorce without it. You usually prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness. Only one spouse needs to meet the six-month mark, not both.
What if I just moved to Riviera Beach?
If you recently relocated to Riviera Beach, you can still file as long as either you or your spouse has been a Florida resident for six months. The six months can be served anywhere in Florida, not just in Palm Beach County. If neither of you has yet reached six months in the state, you simply wait until one of you does, then file. We can prepare everything in advance so you are ready to file the day you qualify.
How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in Riviera Beach? (Step-by-Step)
You file an uncontested divorce in Riviera Beach by submitting your petition and supporting forms to the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court, then completing a short waiting period before final judgment. The case proceeds through the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, and most documents are filed electronically. Here is the path.
The courthouse serving Riviera Beach sits at 205 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, but because everything is e-filed, you rarely need to set foot there.
What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Riviera Beach?
You need the Florida Supreme Court approved family law forms that match your situation, primarily the petition, financial disclosure, service documents, and final judgment. Florida standardizes these statewide, so the same form numbers apply in Palm Beach County as everywhere else. Mandatory financial disclosure is governed by Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285, which you can satisfy with a full affidavit or, in many uncontested cases, a written waiver.
| Form number | Form name | When required |
|---|---|---|
| 12.901(a) / 12.901(b)(1) / 12.901(b)(2) | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage | Always, the document that opens your case |
| 12.902(b) / 12.902(c) / 12.902(f)(3) | Financial Affidavit and Marital Settlement Agreement | Disclosure and the agreement on terms |
| 12.913 | Service of process documents | When a spouse must be formally served |
| 12.990 | Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage | Always, the order that ends the marriage |
You can review the official versions of these forms at flcourts.gov. Picking the right track and filling each field correctly is where do-it-yourself filers most often stumble, and where attorney preparation saves you weeks.
Have a question about your situation? Ask Victoria for fast, plain-English answers.
How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Riviera Beach?
Many uncontested divorces in Riviera Beach finalize in about two weeks when both spouses sign promptly, though court scheduling can extend that. Florida imposes a mandatory 20-day waiting period after filing under Fla. Stat. §61.19, and that clock sets the floor on how fast any case can move. Court calendars in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit vary, so no firm can promise an exact final date.
| Stage | What happens | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Document preparation | Forms drafted, reviewed, and signed | 1-3 days |
| Filing | E-filed with the Clerk, fee paid | Same day |
| 20-day wait | Statutory waiting period under Fla. Stat. §61.19 | 20 days minimum |
| Final review | Final judgment package submitted | A few days |
| Realistic total | Start to final judgment | About 2-6 weeks |
The single biggest variable is how quickly both spouses sign. When signatures come back the same day, your case moves at the statutory minimum.
What Happens at the Final Hearing for an Uncontested Divorce in Riviera Beach?
The final step in an uncontested Riviera Beach divorce is the entry of a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, which the court signs after the waiting period and a brief confirmation of the basics. When a hearing is held, it is short. The judge confirms your residency, confirms the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, and confirms that your settlement is voluntary. You will not be cross-examined, and there is no fight to win.
Can the final hearing be waived in Riviera Beach?
In many uncontested cases, especially simplified dissolutions, the matter can be resolved with minimal or no in-person appearance, particularly where both spouses have signed a complete agreement and waiver. Whether a brief hearing is needed depends on the judge and the track you filed. Because we handle your case remotely, we guide you on exactly what your specific judge requires, so you are never guessing.
Why Riviera Beach Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law
We handle your entire uncontested divorce remotely, which matters when your days are spent on the water, in a clinic, or on a manufacturing floor. You never drive to West Palm Beach, never sit in a waiting room, and never lose a workday to a law office visit. Everything happens by phone, email, and secure document exchange on your schedule.
The fee is a flat $750, the same whether or not you have minor children, with no hourly meter and no surprise billing at the end. You know the full attorney cost before you begin, which is exactly what a couple trying to separate cleanly and affordably needs. The only other expected cost is the court's own $409 filing fee.
Victoria, our AI assistant, helps prepare your documents quickly, and every filing is then reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before it goes to the Clerk. You get the speed of smart technology with the judgment of a real lawyer standing behind the paperwork. Nothing reaches the court until it has been checked.
A flat $750, attorney-prepared and reviewed, 100% remote, serving all 67 Florida counties, is a sharp contrast with do-it-yourself form sites that hand you blank PDFs and hourly-billing firms that run up a retainer. For Riviera Beach couples dividing a boat slip, a waterfront home, or marine-trades income, that combination of certainty and real attorney oversight is the difference that finally gets the case filed.
If you and your spouse have agreed that your marriage is over, you do not need to wrestructure your life around a courthouse on North Dixie Highway to end it. FloridaDivorce.law serves Riviera Beach entirely remotely, so you can finalize your divorce without ever leaving home or stepping away from the marina, the clinic, or the shop floor. When you are ready, we will prepare your documents, have an attorney review them, and file them for you. Reach out whenever you want to start, with no pressure and no obligation.
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 Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.
Divorce Services in Riviera Beach
Flat-fee pricing for all family law matters. No hourly billing, no surprises.
Uncontested Divorce
$750 flat
Parenting Plan
Included
Child Support Worksheet
Included
Marital Settlement Agreement
Included
Frequently Asked Questions: Divorce in Riviera Beach
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Riviera Beach?
Our flat fee is $750 for an uncontested divorce in Riviera Beach, regardless of whether you have minor children. This covers attorney preparation of all required court documents. The court filing fee (approximately $425.16 total, including the 4% card processing surcharge; verify the current amount with your county clerk) is paid separately to the clerk of court.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Riviera Beach?
Most uncontested divorces in Riviera Beach are typically finalized in about 2–4 weeks after filing once both spouses have signed the required documents and any 20-day response period (or waiver of service) has been satisfied. Florida law sets a 20-day waiting period after filing before final judgment (F.S. 61.19), court timing varies by county, and no specific date can be guaranteed. 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 Riviera Beach?
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 and I own a boat slip at a Riviera Beach marina. Can we still handle our divorce as an uncontested case?
Yes. If the two of you already agree on who keeps the slip, or how its value is offset against other property, that agreement is exactly what an uncontested divorce is built to document. The main thing we sort out first is how the slip is held, whether it is owned, leased, or a dockominium interest, because that determines how it is described in your paperwork. Once you both agree on the outcome, I prepare the dissolution documents for the $750 flat fee under Florida's equitable distribution framework. The value of the slip and how you divide it is a decision the two of you make together; my role is to put that agreement into properly drafted paperwork.
I earn my income in the marine trades and it varies through the year. Does that complicate an uncontested divorce in Riviera Beach?
It does not have to. Seasonal or contract-based income from charter work, boat repair, or a marine business simply means we take a little more care documenting your earnings so both you and your spouse are working from accurate numbers. Gathering records like invoices, contracts, or prior tax filings usually covers it. As long as the two of you agree on the terms of your divorce and are both willing to sign, variable marine-trade income does not push your case out of the uncontested, flat-fee process. The clearer the income picture, the smoother the agreement goes.
Why Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach residents thousands.
AI-Powered Efficiency
Our Victoria AI OS technology prepares documents in days, not weeks. Riviera Beach 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.
Ready to Move Forward in Riviera Beach?
Get your complete uncontested divorce — with or without children — for a $750 flat fee, typically finalized in about 2–4 weeks after filing. Not sure where to start? Ask Victoria, our free AI assistant, about your options.