The short answer
An agreed divorce in Florida costs at least $408, the clerk's filing fee for a dissolution of marriage, plus $10 per summons if one is issued, as of October 2026. If you hire a lawyer, have children or pay by card, your total will be higher.
How much does it cost to get a divorce if both parties agree in Florida?
Most agreed divorces cost far less than a fight in court. You also have a clear path to finish one.
$408 is the base cost. That is the clerk's filing fee for a dissolution of marriage (the legal name for divorce) in Florida, as of October 2026. Add $10 for each summons, the court paper that officially notifies your spouse, if one is issued. Doing it yourselves, most couples pay $408 to $418 in court costs.
Source: County clerks across Florida list the same fees, including the Seminole County Clerk ($408 plus $10 per summons) and the Hernando County Clerk. The fees come from § 28.241, Florida Statutes, and the Legislature can change them. Check with your county clerk before you file.
- Filing fee: $408 (as of October 2026)
- Summons: $10 each, if your spouse needs to be served
- Sheriff service: $40 in Hernando County, for example, if the sheriff delivers the papers
- Card payments: 3.5% extra at clerks such as Seminole and Hernando
- Certified copies: $2 per certification plus $1 per page (Hernando County)
| Path | Who can use it | Court costs | Earliest finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplified dissolution | No minor children, no alimony, property already divided | $408 | 20 days after filing |
| Uncontested regular dissolution | Couples who agree, including those with children | $408 plus $10 per summons, plus parenting course fees | 20 days after filing, often longer |
What does the cost of an agreed Florida divorce depend on?
Your final cost depends on your family, your paperwork and whether you hire help. The filing fee is the same either way.
- Children: If you have minor children, both parents must take the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course before the final judgment, under § 61.21, Florida Statutes. Course providers may charge each parent a reasonable fee.
- Alimony: A simplified dissolution, Florida's quickest divorce, is only open to couples with no minor children who agree on property and debts. Couples seeking alimony (spousal support) must use the regular process instead.
- Lawyer help: You can file on your own with the Florida Supreme Court's approved forms. A lawyer adds a fee but can catch mistakes in your settlement agreement.
- Service: If your spouse signs and files the papers with you, you may avoid summons and sheriff fees.
Tip: If you can't afford the $408 fee, ask your clerk about civil indigent status. If the clerk approves it, you can file without paying the fee up front.
Florida also has a waiting period. Under § 61.19, Florida Statutes, the court cannot enter a final judgment until at least 20 days after the petition is filed. The only exception is a showing that "injustice would result from this delay." You can read more in our divorce and separation guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Florida?
$408 is the minimum, the clerk's filing fee as of October 2026. Add $10 per summons if your spouse must be served, and parenting course fees if you have minor children. Hiring a lawyer to draft or review your settlement agreement adds their fee on top of court costs.
What is the filing fee for divorce in Florida?
$408, as of October 2026. County clerks such as Seminole, Hernando and St. Johns list the same dissolution of marriage fee, plus $10 for each summons issued. Many clerks add a 3.5% charge for card payments. The Legislature sets these fees and can change them, so confirm with your clerk.
What is a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage?
It is Florida's quickest divorce for couples who agree on everything. Under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.105, you must have no minor or dependent children together, the wife cannot be pregnant, and you must have divided your property and debts. Neither spouse can seek alimony, and both must attend the final hearing.
Do I need a lawyer for divorce in Florida?
No. Florida lets you represent yourself and file with the Florida Supreme Court's approved family law forms. Many agreed couples do. A lawyer is worth it if you own a home, retirement accounts or a business, or have children. They can also help if you are unsure your agreement is fair.
How long does a divorce take in Florida?
20 days is the shortest wait. Under § 61.19, Florida Statutes, a judge cannot grant a final judgment until 20 days after the petition is filed, except to prevent injustice. Agreed divorces often finish within one to two months, depending on the court's hearing calendar. Contested cases can take much longer.
Do parents have to take a parenting class?
Yes. Under § 61.21, Florida Statutes, both parents in a divorce with minor children must take the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course. The filing spouse must finish within 45 days of filing, and the other spouse within 45 days of being served. A judge can excuse a parent for good cause.
Sources
- Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce), Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
- Family Law Fee Schedule, Hernando County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
- Section 61.19, Florida Statutes: Entry of judgment of dissolution of marriage; delay period, The Florida Senate
- Section 61.21, Florida Statutes: Parenting course authorized, The Florida Senate
- Rule 12.105. Simplified Dissolution Procedure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
- Proposed rule amendments to Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure Rule 12.105 (Simplified Dissolution Procedure), The Florida Bar