Fixed-Price Florida Divorce: No Hourly Retainers. No Surprise Bills.
Know the exact cost of your divorce upfront. We provide attorney-managed, flat-fee representation from initial drafting through your final judgment so you can dissolve your marriage without draining your savings.
The Problem with Traditional Hourly Retainers
Traditional divorce attorneys bill by the hour against an upfront retainer deposit. Every phone call, email, or clerical task chips away at that deposit until you receive a request for thousands more. When both spouses are amicable or ready to negotiate reasonably, hourly billing creates financial strain and misaligns incentives.
Traditional Hourly Billing
Open-ended total cost with unpredictable monthly invoices
Every phone call, text, and email adds to the bill
Encourages prolonged negotiations to generate billable hours
High financial risk if the matter stretches out
Our Flat-Fee Model
One fixed legal fee agreed upon before work begins
Direct communication included within your case scope
Efficient, deadline-driven execution toward Final Judgment
Cost certainty from intake to court finalization
Our flat-fee service covers the legal procedures required to secure a dissolution of marriage under Florida Statutes Chapter 61:
Comprehensive Case Intake & Assessment: Direct verification that your agreements meet statutory standards and county-specific filing guidelines.
Custom Pleadings Drafting: Preparation of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Summons/Acceptance of Service waivers, and statutory affidavits.
Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA): A tailored contract governing equitable division of real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, liabilities, and retirement funds.
Parenting Plans & Child Support (If Children Involved): A Florida Supreme Court-approved Parenting Plan detailing 50/50 or custom timesharing calendars, parental responsibility, and statutory Child Support Guidelines worksheets.
Electronic Court Filing (E-Filing): Direct administrative filing with the Clerk of Court.
Final Judgment Package: Submission of the proposed Final Judgment and supporting affidavits to the presiding family court judge for signature.
What is Included in Your Flat-Fee Package?
Free Initial Scope Review
Complete our quick intake questionnaire. We review your agreements to verify that your case qualifies for our flat-fee structure.
Fixed Engagement Agreement
You receive a clear, plain-language legal engagement contract outlining the flat fee and exact scope of representation. No surprise additions.
Drafting & Revisions
We draft your Marital Settlement Agreement, Parenting Plan, and pleadings. You and your spouse review and execute all notarized documents.
Filing & Entry of Final Judgment
We file your documents with the court via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Once the statutory 20-day waiting period passes, we coordinate entry of your signed Final Judgment.
How It Works: 4 Steps to Closure
Are court filing fees included in the attorney flat fee?
Yes.
What happens if my spouse decides not to sign after drafting begins?
Our flat fee covers all uncontested drafting, revisions within the agreed scope, and court coordination. If a dispute arises that cannot be settled amicably and requires contested litigation, we provide a structured transition plan to standard representation or mediation.
Can one flat-fee lawyer represent both of us?
No. Under Florida Bar ethics rules, an attorney can only represent one spouse in a legal proceeding. We represent you as the Petitioner, ensuring your legal rights are fully protected. Your spouse signs the settlement paperwork as an unrepresented party.
Do we need to take time off to appear in court?
In most Southwest Florida uncontested filings, the final judgment can be entered based on written affidavits or a brief remote hearing via Zoom, saving you travel time and courthouse hassle.