WHAT IS AN UNCONTESTED DIVORCE?
An uncontested divorce is a divorce in which you and your spouse have agreed to the terms of your divorce. We provide flat fee legal representation for Florida Uncontested divorces in all Florida counties starting at $599.00 Attorney’s Fees plus court costs. As long as all parties sign the divorce pleadings in a timely manner, your divorce may be finalized within 30 days.
WHAT DOES THE FLAT ATTORNEY’S FEES INCLUDE?
- An initial consultation, calls, and emails incident to legal representation.
- Drafting of divorce pleadings by Attorney as required by the court, including but not limited to, the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, the Answer and Waiver, and the Marital Settlement Agreement.
- E-filing the case in a Florida circuit court.
- Legal representation from the time the divorce is e-filed with the court until the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage is entered by the court.
WHAT ARE THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO FILE A DIVORCE IN FLORIDA?
You or your spouse must reside in Florida for at least six months prior to the filing of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
WHAT SHOULD MY SPOUSE AND I DISCUSS IN ORDER TO FILE AN
UNCONTESTED DIVORCE?
How you wish to divide your assets and liabilities. Florida law requires equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities. Generally speaking, this means the distribution of the marital assets and liabilities between the parties is equal, with a few exceptions.
WHAT IF WE HAVE MINOR CHILDREN, WILL THE ATTORNEY ASSIST WITH
THE TIMESHARING SCHEDULE, PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT
CALCULATION?
Yes, we will draft the timesharing schedule, parenting plan and calculate child support. Child Support is calculated using both parties’ respective incomes pursuant to Florida Statutes. Additionally, any amounts paid for childcare and/or health, dental and vision insurance are also considered for child support calculation, as well as the time each parent spends with the children.
MUST CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS BE PAID THROUGH THE STATE
DISBURSEMENT UNIT (SDU)OR CENTRAL DEPOSITORY?
If you and your spouse do not want the child support payments paid through the court system, you can opt to have them paid directly via bank transfer.
DO WE HAVE TO GO IN PERSON TO THE OFFICE OR CAN EVERYTHING
BE DONE ONLINE?
Everything can be done online, but you are welcome to schedule an appointment at the office if you would like.
WILL MY SPOUSE AND I HAVE TO APPEAR FOR A FINAL HEARING?
Usually not, but some courts still require a short final hearing which is usually held via zoom. Whether or not you will to appear for a final hearing depends on which court your divorce is filed. Please let us know if you would like the no hearing divorce option.