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
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Calculate My Florida Divorce Cost →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 Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High 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 uncontested | Up to $16,500 per spouse | ||
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 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Florida average $280 per hour.
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Open Florida Calculator →Filing fees based on Florida court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.