Divorce Lawyer in St. Petersburg, Florida
Affordable flat-fee divorce services for St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg & Pinellas County
St. Petersburg's arts community and waterfront living attract professionals and retirees alike. We handle everything from young family divorces to gray divorces with retirement assets.
St. Petersburg sits on the Pinellas peninsula at the heart of the Tampa Bay area, a community shaped by its hospitals and medical centers, a nationally recognized arts scene, a year-round tourism economy, and a cluster of marine science institutions along the waterfront. When couples here decide to end a marriage, the details of their financial lives tend to reflect those industries. A registered nurse working rotating shifts, a working artist with income that arrives in irregular commissions, a hospitality manager whose earnings swing with the season, and a retired couple who moved south for the water all bring different documents to the table. That variety is exactly why a St. Petersburg divorce, even a friendly one, benefits from a process built to handle real-world financial situations rather than a one-size-fits-all form.
The local challenges show up in predictable places. Waterfront and near-water property along the bay, the Gulf beaches, and the intracoastal carries value and titling questions that a couple needs to address cleanly in their settlement. St. Petersburg's large population of retirees means retirement account division is a common thread, and pensions, IRAs, and 401(k) balances have to be identified and allocated with care. The city's artists, gallery owners, charter operators, and self-employed professionals often need to document income that does not fit neatly on a single pay stub, which matters when spouses are confirming they have made a full and honest exchange of financial information. None of these situations makes a divorce contested. They simply mean the paperwork deserves attention.
An uncontested divorce is for couples who already agree on how to divide what they own and owe and on any parenting arrangements. When you have that agreement, paying a traditional retainer of five to seven thousand dollars or more to fight a battle you are not having makes little sense. This firm handles uncontested Florida divorces for a flat $750 attorney fee, using an efficient intake process to gather your details once, organize your financial picture, and prepare your dissolution documents. That approach fits St. Petersburg residents whose lives are busy with shift work, tourist seasons, creative deadlines, or an active retirement, and who want the matter handled correctly without the cost and delay of litigation. The court filing fee and any notary charges are separate from the flat fee.
If you and your spouse are in agreement and both willing to sign, it is worth a few minutes to see whether an uncontested divorce is the right fit for your situation. You can start a conversation with Victoria, our AI intake assistant, or reach out directly to learn how the flat-fee process works for a St. Petersburg couple like yours.
Unique Divorce Challenges in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg couples who own waterfront or near-water property along Tampa Bay, the Gulf beaches, or the intracoastal need to address how that real estate is titled and how its value is handled in their marital settlement agreement, so the division is documented clearly before the divorce is finalized.
With so many residents retiring to the St. Petersburg area, dividing retirement accounts such as pensions, IRAs, and 401(k) balances is a frequent part of local uncontested divorces, and those accounts must be identified and allocated in the settlement to reflect what the spouses have agreed to.
Retiree divorces in St. Petersburg often involve longer marriages and accumulated savings, which makes a careful, honest accounting of retirement and investment assets an important step in reaching a clean uncontested resolution.
St. Petersburg's artists, gallery owners, and other self-employed residents frequently earn income through commissions, sales, and project work rather than a steady paycheck, so documenting that income accurately supports the full financial disclosure that Florida expects from both spouses.
Charter operators, marine science professionals, hospitality workers, and other seasonally paid St. Petersburg residents may see their earnings rise and fall through the year, which is worth reflecting honestly when spouses exchange financial information as part of an uncontested divorce.
Pinellas 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 Pinellas County
File Petition for Dissolution at Pinellas County Family Court (online or at 545 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701)
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 St. Petersburg
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
Pinellas County Family Court Information
Pinellas County Family Court
545 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
By Antonio G. Jimenez | Florida Bar No. 21022 | Last Reviewed: June 2026
# Uncontested Divorce in St. Petersburg, Florida (2026 Guide)
FloridaDivorce.law handles a flat-fee $750 uncontested divorce for St. Petersburg residents, prepared and reviewed by a licensed attorney before anything is filed, and managed 100% remotely. You pay the separate $408 court filing fee directly. If you and your spouse agree the marriage is over under Fla. Stat. §61.052, you likely qualify, and you never set foot in a courthouse or law office.
Does Your St. Petersburg Divorce Qualify as Uncontested?
Your divorce qualifies as uncontested when you and your spouse agree on every issue, including any property, debts, and arrangements for children. Disagreement on even one issue makes a case contested, which changes the path entirely. Most St. Petersburg couples who have already decided to part ways and can talk through the details fit cleanly into the uncontested category.
| Your situation | Likely uncontested? |
|---|---|
| No minor children and no shared property | Yes, the simplest path |
| Children or property, but full agreement on all terms | Yes, with a parenting plan or settlement agreement |
| Spouse is non-responsive or cannot be located | No, this requires a different process |
| Active disagreement on money, the home, or time-sharing | No, this is a contested matter |
In my experience, the cases that stall are rarely the ones with complex assets. They are the ones where one spouse quietly disagrees about a single item, like a vehicle or a tax refund, and never says so until paperwork is signed. A short, honest conversation about every line item before you start saves weeks. If you genuinely agree, your St. Petersburg divorce can move quickly.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in St. Petersburg?
An uncontested divorce in St. Petersburg costs $750 in flat attorney fees through FloridaDivorce.law, plus the $408 court filing fee and a few small third-party costs. The flat fee covers document preparation, attorney review, filing, and guidance through final judgment, with no hourly billing and no surprise charges. Traditional firms charging hourly retainers of $5,000 to $7,500 handle the same agreed cases at far higher cost.
| Cost | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Flat-fee attorney service | $750 | FloridaDivorce.law |
| Court filing fee (petitioner) | $408 | Pinellas County Clerk |
| Service of process (if needed) | Varies | Sheriff or private server |
| Parenting course (if minor children) | Around $20 to $40 | State-approved provider |
The $750 is the same whether or not you have minor children. When children are involved, the package simply adds a parenting plan, a child support guidelines worksheet under Fla. Stat. §61.30, and the required UCCJEA affidavit at no extra charge.
What Are the Residency Requirements to File for Divorce in St. Petersburg?
You or your spouse must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing, under Fla. Stat. §61.021. This residency rule applies statewide, so living in St. Petersburg or anywhere else in Pinellas County satisfies it as long as the six-month mark is met. You prove residency with a Florida driver's license, a Florida voter registration card, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness.
What if I just moved to St. Petersburg?
If you recently moved to St. Petersburg but one spouse has lived anywhere in Florida for six months, you still meet the requirement. The six months attaches to the person, not to the city. If neither spouse has reached six months of Florida residency, you must wait until one of you does before filing in Pinellas County.
How Do You File for an Uncontested Divorce in St. Petersburg? (Step-by-Step)
You file by preparing the correct petition, submitting it electronically to the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and completing a short waiting period before final judgment. The case proceeds through the Sixth Judicial Circuit, which serves Pinellas County from the courthouse at 315 Court St, Clearwater, FL 33756.
If you have questions about which form fits your situation, the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court can confirm filing logistics at (727) 464-3341, though clerks cannot give legal advice.
What Forms Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in St. Petersburg?
You need a petition, financial disclosure documents, proof of how your spouse received the papers, and a final judgment form. The exact set depends on whether you have minor children and whether you qualify for the simplified process. Florida uses standardized statewide family law forms, available through flcourts.gov.
| Form number | Form name | When required |
|---|---|---|
| 12.901 series | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage | Always, to open the case |
| 12.902 series | Financial Affidavit and disclosure or waiver | Per Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285 |
| 12.913 | Affidavit or return of service | When the spouse must be served |
| 12.990 series | Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage | To finalize the divorce |
Mandatory financial disclosure under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285 trips up many self-filers, because the rule applies even to agreed cases unless both spouses properly waive it. Getting that step right the first time avoids a rejected filing.
Ask Victoria a question about your St. Petersburg divorce.
How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in St. Petersburg?
Many uncontested divorces in St. Petersburg finalize in about two weeks when both spouses sign their documents promptly. Florida sets a 20-day waiting period after filing under Fla. Stat. §61.19, and court scheduling in the Sixth Judicial Circuit varies, so no specific date is guaranteed.
| Stage | Typical timing |
|---|---|
| Document preparation | 1 to 3 days after intake |
| Filing with the clerk | Same day documents are signed |
| 20-day statutory wait | 20 days under Fla. Stat. §61.19 |
| Final review and judgment | A few days, court schedule permitting |
| Realistic total | About two weeks to a few weeks |
The single biggest variable is how fast both spouses sign. When a couple returns signed documents the same week, the 20-day wait becomes the main clock. Delays usually come from a spouse who takes weeks to sign, not from the court itself.
What Happens at the Final Hearing for an Uncontested Divorce in St. Petersburg?
At a final hearing, a judge confirms that the marriage is irretrievably broken under Fla. Stat. §61.052, verifies residency, and reviews your agreement before signing the final judgment. For an uncontested case, the hearing is brief and the questions are routine, since both spouses already agree on everything. Many St. Petersburg clients find it far less intimidating than they expected.
Can the final hearing be waived in St. Petersburg?
In a simplified dissolution under Form 12.901(a), both spouses generally must attend a short final hearing together. In a regular uncontested dissolution, some cases can be finalized without a contested hearing through proper paperwork, depending on the circuit and judge. Because practice varies in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, we confirm the current expectation for your specific case before filing.
Why St. Petersburg Residents Choose FloridaDivorce.law
We handle your entire uncontested divorce remotely, so there is nothing to drive across town for. You upload your information from home, an attorney reviews every document before it is filed, and you receive guidance through final judgment. For busy professionals across the Tampa Bay area, removing the office visit removes the biggest practical hurdle.
Our fee is a flat $750, the same with or without minor children, with no hourly billing and no surprise charges. You know the total before you start. That predictable cost stands in sharp contrast to DIY form sites that leave you guessing and hourly-billing firms whose retainers climb with every phone call.
Victoria, our AI assistant, helps prepare your documents quickly, and a licensed Florida attorney reviews everything before it reaches the clerk. You get the speed of modern tools with the judgment of an attorney who is accountable for the work. We serve all 67 Florida counties, so the same careful process applies whether you are in St. Petersburg or anywhere else in the state.
St. Petersburg cases often involve waterfront property, retirement accounts, or self-employment income from the area's arts and marine-science community, and we account for those details under Fla. Stat. §61.075 so your agreement holds up. Local context matters, and we build it in.
If you and your spouse have agreed it is time to move on, you do not need to spend an afternoon at the Clearwater courthouse or stretch a budget on hourly fees. FloridaDivorce.law serves St. Petersburg entirely remotely, preparing and reviewing your documents so your divorce is handled cleanly while you stay focused on what comes next. When you are ready, we are here to make the process simple, affordable, and predictable. Reach out whenever it suits you, and we will take it 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 Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court or a licensed Florida attorney before filing.
Divorce Services in St. Petersburg
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Uncontested Divorce
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Parenting Plan
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Child Support Worksheet
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Marital Settlement Agreement
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Frequently Asked Questions: Divorce in St. Petersburg
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in St. Petersburg?
Our flat fee is $750 for an uncontested divorce in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg?
Most uncontested divorces in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
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 waterfront condo in St. Petersburg. Can we still handle our divorce as uncontested?
Yes. Owning waterfront or near-water property does not make a divorce contested. What matters is whether you and your spouse agree on how to handle that property, including who keeps it, whether it will be sold, and how any equity is divided. Once you have that agreement, the property is addressed in your marital settlement agreement and included in the required financial disclosures. The flat-fee uncontested process is built to organize those details and prepare the documents that reflect what the two of you have already decided. Florida uses equitable distribution, so the point is to document your agreement clearly, not to litigate the value of the home.
I'm a self-employed artist in St. Petersburg with irregular income. Does that complicate an uncontested divorce?
It does not have to. Self-employed and commission-based income, which is common among St. Petersburg's artists, gallery owners, and independent professionals, simply needs to be documented honestly as part of the financial information both spouses exchange in a Florida divorce. The intake process is designed to help you gather and organize that picture, whether your earnings come from sales, project work, or seasonal activity. As long as you and your spouse agree on how to divide your property and any parenting arrangements, irregular income keeps your case uncontested. The goal is an accurate, complete disclosure, not a dispute over what you earn.
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