What 'uncontested' means in Florida
In Florida, an uncontested divorce, formally a dissolution of marriage, is one where the spouses have already resolved every disputed issue before they ever ask a judge to sign the final judgment. There is no trial, no discovery fight, and no contested hearing. The judge's role is limited to reviewing the paperwork and confirming the agreement meets Florida law.
Florida courts treat uncontested cases as the most efficient path through Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes. The trade-off is that genuine agreement is required up front: any unresolved issue, even a single retirement account, typically pushes the case back into the contested track.
Who qualifies for an uncontested divorce
Most Florida couples who meet residency and agreement requirements can pursue an uncontested divorce. The court will generally approve the case when the following conditions are met.
- At least one spouse has lived in Florida for the 6 months immediately before filing
- The marriage is 'irretrievably broken' (Florida is a no-fault state)
- Both spouses agree on division of property and debts
- Both spouses agree on alimony (amount, type, and duration, or that none is owed)
- If there are minor or dependent children, both spouses agree on a parenting plan, timesharing schedule, and child support consistent with Florida guidelines
The Florida uncontested divorce process
The procedural sequence is the same across all 67 Florida counties, even though clerk workflows and hearing scheduling vary locally.
- Confirm residency and gather financial documents (paystubs, tax returns, account statements)
- Complete the Florida Supreme Court approved family law forms, most commonly the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and the Marital Settlement Agreement
- Both spouses sign and notarize the petition and the settlement agreement
- File the package with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal in the county where either spouse resides
- Pay the county filing fee (set by your county; when we file for you it's collected with your order and we pay the Clerk of Court directly, and if you file yourself you pay it at the portal)
- Attend a brief final hearing, many Florida counties now offer remote final hearings
- Receive the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage signed by the judge
What it costs
The filing fee charged by the Florida clerk is set by statute and is set by your county; when we file for you it's collected with your order and we pay the Clerk of Court directly, and if you file yourself you pay it at the portal. Document preparation and guidance is separate. The Quick Divorce offers flat-fee plans so the total cost is predictable up front, with no hourly billing.
When uncontested is not the right path
If either spouse will not sign the settlement agreement, if there are allegations of domestic violence, if a spouse is hiding assets, or if the parties cannot agree on timesharing for minor children, the case is contested and Florida courts handle it on a different procedural track. The Quick Divorce does not handle contested matters; in those situations, Florida residents should consult a licensed Florida family-law attorney directly.