📍 Florida · 2026

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Florida?

Real numbers for Florida — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.

✓ Filing fees verified against Florida court records · Updated July 2026

Filing Fee
$408
Court filing cost
Attorney Rate
$280/hr
Avg in Florida
Uncontested
$5,500
Avg total cost
Contested
$22,000
Avg total cost
Waiting Period
20 days
Mandatory minimum
Property Law
Equitable Split
equitable state

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Divorce Costs in Florida: The Full Breakdown

The cost of divorce in Florida ranges from roughly $3,300 for a simple uncontested case to $35,200 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.

Florida requires financial disclosure (Form 12.902) in all divorces involving assets or income.

Divorce TypeLow EstimateTypicalHigh Estimate
Uncontested, no children$408$1,233$5,500
Uncontested with children$3,300$5,500$8,250
Contested, no trial$12,100$22,000$35,200
Contested, goes to trial$35,200$41,800$50,000+
Savings going uncontestedUp to $16,500 per spouse
The most important number The difference between uncontested and contested in Florida is approximately $16,500 per spouse. That is money that stays in your family rather than going to attorneys.

⚖️ Florida Filing Fees by County

The court filing fee in Florida is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.

Filing fee note: $408–$409 statewide; one of the highest

Miami-Dade$409
Broward$409
Palm Beach$409
Hillsborough (Tampa)$409
Orange (Orlando)$409

💼 Attorney Fees in Florida

Divorce attorney hourly rates in Florida average $280 per hour.

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Filing fees based on Florida court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.