Florida · Uncontested divorce · Updated Oct 2026

Uncontested divorce in Florida

For spouses in Florida who agree on everything: who can use the process for agreed cases, the residency rule, the waiting period, the official forms, the filing fee, the fee waiver, e-filing and mediation.

The short answer

Agreed cases in Florida, according to the official sources: Simplified dissolution of marriage (Form 12.901(a)): both spouses agree, no minor or dependent children together and neither is pregnant, you've divided your property and debts, no one asks for alimony, both sign and go to the final hearing together, and one of you meets the 6-month residency.

Who can file (residency)
6 months
Waiting period
20 days after filing
Filing fee
Up to $295
E-filing
Yes

Who can use the process for agreed cases in Florida

  • Simplified dissolution of marriage (Form 12.901(a)): both spouses agree, no minor or dependent children together and neither is pregnant, you've divided your property and debts, no one asks for alimony, both sign and go to the final hearing together, and one of you meets the 6-month residency.
  • (Requirements confirmed on Supreme Court form 12.901(a) as posted by county clerks.)

Before you file in Florida

Who can file (residency)
You or your spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before you file. Residency is usually proven with a Florida driver's license, ID card, voter registration, or a witness.
Waiting period
The final judgment can't be entered until at least 20 days after the petition is filed, unless the judge finds that waiting would cause an injustice.
Law
Fla. Stat. 61.021 · Fla. Stat. 61.19

Forms, fees and filing in Florida

Official forms
Divorce forms (Florida courts)
Court self-help
Divorce self-help (Florida courts)
Filing fee
Base filing fee up to $295 for a dissolution of marriage (Fla. Stat. 28.241), plus other charges set by statute and the county clerk (summons, service). Totals are usually around $400; check your county clerk.
If you can't afford the fee
File an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status with the clerk of court.
E-filing
Yes. Self-represented filers can use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/

If you agree on only some issues

Very common. Most Florida circuits require mediation before a contested final hearing, and many offer court-connected family mediation at low cost based on income.

An uncontested divorce in Florida, step by step

  1. Check that you can file in Florida

    You or your spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before you file.

  2. See if you qualify for the simpler process

    Simplified dissolution of marriage (Form 12.901(a)): both spouses agree, no minor or dependent children together and neither is pregnant, you've divided your property and debts, no one asks for alimony, both sign and go to the final hearing together, and one of you meets the 6-month residency.

  3. Fill in the official forms

    Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Florida courts)

  4. File, and pay the fee or ask for a waiver

    Base filing fee up to $295 for a dissolution of marriage (Fla. Stat. 28.241), plus other charges set by statute and the county clerk (summons, service). Can't afford it? File an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status with the clerk of court. Yes. Self-represented filers can use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/.

  5. Have your spouse sign or be served

    Your spouse must be served with the summons and petition by the sheriff or a certified process server.

  6. Wait out the waiting period

    The final judgment can't be entered until at least 20 days after the petition is filed, unless the judge finds that waiting would cause an injustice.

  7. Get the final decree

    The judge signs the final decree (judgment), which ends the marriage. Get a certified copy and keep it.

Questions about uncontested divorce in Florida

Is there a simplified divorce for agreed cases in Florida?

Simplified dissolution of marriage (Form 12.901(a)): both spouses agree, no minor or dependent children together and neither is pregnant, you've divided your property and debts, no one asks for alimony, both sign and go to the final hearing together, and one of you meets the 6-month residency. (Requirements confirmed on Supreme Court form 12.901(a) as posted by county clerks.)

How long does an uncontested divorce take in Florida?

The final judgment can't be entered until at least 20 days after the petition is filed, unless the judge finds that waiting would cause an injustice.

Who can file for an uncontested divorce in Florida?

You or your spouse must have lived in Florida for 6 months before you file. Residency is usually proven with a Florida driver's license, ID card, voter registration, or a witness.

Can we file for divorce online in Florida?

Yes. Self-represented filers can use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/

How much does it cost to file an uncontested divorce in Florida?

Base filing fee up to $295 for a dissolution of marriage (Fla. Stat. 28.241), plus other charges set by statute and the county clerk (summons, service). Totals are usually around $400; check your county clerk.

Is mediation required in Florida?

Very common. Most Florida circuits require mediation before a contested final hearing, and many offer court-connected family mediation at low cost based on income.

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.