Uncontested divorce in Alachua County is filed with the clerk of court at 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The current filing fee is $408. In Alachua County, you will attend a brief in-person final hearing so a judge can sign your Final Judgment. It is routine and usually takes only a few minutes.
Do you have to go to court?
In Alachua County, you will attend a brief in-person final hearing so a judge can sign your Final Judgment. It is routine and usually takes only a few minutes.
When your case is ready, you contact the clerk's family Case Manager to request your final hearing. You can find the Case Manager's contact on the county clerk's website.
Where and what it costs to file
- Courthouse
- 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Judicial circuit
- 8th Judicial Circuit
- Filing fee
- $408(verify with the clerk)
- Scheduling
- Notice of Issue + Case Manager
County clerk filing fees are set by each county and can change at any time. The fee shown here was verified in June 2026, but we do not warrant that it is current. Always confirm the current amount on your county clerk's website or by calling the clerk before you file.
How The Quick Divorce works in Alachua
- 1Qualify. Answer four questions to confirm Alachua County residency and eligibility for an uncontested filing.
- 2Complete. We generate the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms, pre-filled for filing in the 8th Judicial Circuit.
- 3Finalize. File with the clerk, then attend a brief final hearing. When your case is ready, you contact the clerk's family Case Manager to request your final hearing. You can find the Case Manager's contact on the county clerk's website.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I have to appear in court for my divorce in Alachua County?
- Brief in-person final hearing. In Alachua County, you will attend a brief in-person final hearing so a judge can sign your Final Judgment. It is routine and usually takes only a few minutes.
- How much is the filing fee in Alachua County?
- The current filing fee is approximately $408. County clerk filing fees are set by each county and can change at any time. The fee shown here was verified in June 2026, but we do not warrant that it is current. Always confirm the current amount on your county clerk's website or by calling the clerk before you file.
- Where do I file for divorce in Alachua County?
- You file at the Alachua County Clerk of Court, located at 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. Your case is heard in the 8th Judicial Circuit.
- How long does an uncontested divorce take in Alachua County?
- Most uncontested divorces in Alachua County finalize in roughly 8 to 12 weeks after filing, because a brief in-person hearing is required. The court's calendar is beyond our control, so timing can vary.
- How do I schedule my final hearing in Alachua County?
- When your case is ready, you contact the clerk's family Case Manager to request your final hearing. You can find the Case Manager's contact on the county clerk's website.
- Can I use The Quick Divorce if I live in Alachua County?
- Yes. We prepare the statewide Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms required to file in any Florida county, including Alachua. Your case is filed in the 8th Judicial Circuit at 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601.
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Sources
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- Florida Statutes: § 61.021, Residence requirements
- Florida State Courts: Family Law Forms (Supreme Court approved)
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal: myflcourtaccess.com
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