Finalize Your Florida Divorce Without the Courtroom Battle.
Structured, Flat-Fee Legal Guidance for Amicable & Uncontested Divorces. Protect Your Rights, Avoid Costly Litigation, and Move Forward with Confidence.
Is an Uncontested Divorce Right for You?
An uncontested divorce is the most efficient, cost-effective path to dissolving a marriage in Florida when both spouses are aligned. To qualify, you and your spouse must meet the following statutory criteria:
Florida Residency: At least one spouse has resided in Florida for a minimum of six continuous months prior to filing.
Mutual Agreement to Dissolve: Both parties agree the marriage is irretrievably broken.
Complete Division of Assets & Debts: Full agreement on real property, bank accounts, vehicles, retirement accounts, and personal liabilities.
Agreed Parenting Terms (If Minor Children): Consensus on a Florida-compliant Parenting Plan, time-sharing schedule, and statutory child support calculations.
Spousal Support Consensus: Agreement that neither party requires alimony, or complete agreement on the specific amount and duration.
Willingness to Sign: Both parties are ready to sign all required notarized documents without formal process service or contested hearings.
Why Work with an Attorney on an Uncontested Filing?
"Uncontested" does not mean paperwork-only. Florida family courts require strict adherence to procedural rules, statutory disclosures, and court-specific formatting. Missing a single statutory requirement can delay your final judgment by months or leave you financially exposed down the road.
Document Drafting: We draft your comprehensive Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) and Florida Supreme Court-approved Parenting Plan to prevent future enforcement disputes.
Financial Protection: We ensure equitable division terms, proper debt indemnification clauses, and necessary deeds or Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) are properly addressed.
Streamlined Docketing: We handle the electronic filing (e-filing) with the Clerk of Court, submission of all required affidavits, and scheduling through final judgment.
The 4-Step Process to Final Judgment
Initial Strategy & Fact Intake
We gather your marriage details, asset schedule, and agreements via a structured intake workflow to confirm your matter qualifies as truly uncontested.
Drafting of Marital Settlement & Supporting Pleadings
We draft the Petition, Marital Settlement Agreement, Financial Affidavits, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) forms, and Parenting Plan.
Review, Approval & Notarization
You and your spouse review the complete legal package. Once finalized, all documents are signed, notarized, and returned for processing.
Filing & Entry of Final Judgment
We file the completed package with the court. Once the Florida statutory 20-day waiting period has elapsed, we coordinate with the assigned judge to secure the signed Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one attorney represent both my spouse and me?
No. Under the Florida Bar Rules of Professional Conduct, an attorney cannot ethically represent both parties in a divorce proceeding due to an inherent conflict of interest. Our office represents one spouse (the Petitioner), while the other spouse (the Respondent) participates as a self-represented party who reviews and signs the negotiated agreement.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Florida?
Florida law mandates a 20-day waiting period between filing the petition and the entry of the final judgment. Depending on court docket availability and how quickly both parties execute the required signatures, most uncontested cases reach final judgment within 30 to 60 days.
Do we have to go to the courthouse?
In most Florida counties, uncontested divorces with a fully executed Marital Settlement Agreement can be resolved through written testimony or a brief remote hearing via Zoom, eliminating the need to take time off work or travel to the courthouse.
What happens if my spouse changes their mind mid-process?
If an agreement breaks down during drafting and your spouse refuses to sign, the case transitions into a contested divorce. Should that occur, we will outline your options for mediation or contested proceedings immediately.