Florida Divorce Cost Estimator
“How much does a divorce cost in Florida?” is the first question almost everyone asks — and the honest answer is “it depends.” This tool turns that into a real number. Choose whether your case is uncontested or contested, add the factors that apply, and it estimates your likely total cost range — court fees, the parenting course, and attorney fees — using published Florida figures. It updates as you choose.
Divorce Cost Estimator
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Your Estimated Cost Range
This is a planning estimate built from published Florida figures: a court filing fee of about $409, a parenting course of roughly $25–$75 where children are involved (Fla. Stat. § 61.21), and attorney time at the hourly rate you enter. Your actual cost depends on your attorney’s fee structure, the level of conflict, and the specific facts of your case. It is not a quote or legal advice.
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There is no single price for a Florida divorce, but the numbers cluster into two very different worlds. An uncontested divorce — where both spouses agree on property division, support, and a parenting plan — typically costs about $1,500–$3,500 total. A contested divorce, where a judge or mediator has to resolve disputes, commonly runs from about $5,000 to $50,000 or more per spouse. The difference is almost entirely attorney hours.
Every divorce shares a few fixed costs. The court filing fee to open a dissolution of marriage case in Florida is roughly $409 (set by the Clerk of Court). If you have minor children, Florida law requires both parents to complete a state-approved parenting course under Fla. Stat. § 61.21, which usually costs about $25–$75. Beyond those, the cost is driven by your attorney’s time and any experts your case needs.
What Drives the Cost
The single biggest factor is whether your case is contested or uncontested. After that, specific complications add attorney hours and sometimes expert fees:
- Contested custody / time-sharing — parenting disputes are among the most time-intensive issues, often requiring guardians ad litem, evaluations, and additional hearings.
- Business or professional practice — valuing a closely held business usually requires a forensic accountant ($3,000–$10,000+) and significant attorney time.
- Complex or hidden assets — tracing, disclosure fights, and discovery to uncover or value assets all add hours.
- Alimony disputes — because Florida uses a discretionary, factor-based test under Fla. Stat. § 61.08, contested alimony can require extensive financial proof.
- Additional real estate — investment properties or out-of-state real estate add valuation and titling work.
You can estimate any combination of these in the tool above. For how the assets themselves get split, use our Marital Asset Division Calculator; for support, see the Alimony Calculator and Child Support Calculator.
How to Lower the Cost of Your Divorce
The most reliable way to cut cost is to keep the case uncontested — agreeing on the major issues before filing avoids the attorney hours that make contested cases expensive. Two paths help:
- Mediation — a neutral mediator helps you settle issues for a fraction of the cost of a trial. See our divorce mediation overview.
- Flat-fee uncontested divorce — when you qualify, a fixed price removes the uncertainty of hourly billing. See flat-fee divorce and our uncontested divorce guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a divorce cost in Florida?
An uncontested divorce typically costs about $1,500–$3,500 total, including the ~$409 filing fee. A contested divorce usually runs from about $5,000 to $50,000+ per spouse, driven mainly by attorney hours and complications like a business valuation or custody dispute.
How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Florida?
When both spouses agree on everything, an uncontested or simplified divorce commonly costs about $1,500–$3,500 total. The filing fee is about $409, and with minor children a parenting course adds roughly $25–$75 under Fla. Stat. § 61.21.
What makes a Florida divorce more expensive?
Conflict and complexity. A contested case multiplies attorney hours, and factors like a business valuation, a contested custody fight, hidden assets, an alimony dispute, or extra real estate each add hours and sometimes expert fees such as a forensic accountant ($3,000–$10,000+).
How can I lower the cost of my divorce?
Keep it uncontested by agreeing on property, support, and a parenting plan up front, and use mediation instead of litigation. A flat-fee uncontested divorce gives you a fixed price and avoids the hourly billing that makes contested cases costly.
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Pazos Law Group helps Miami-Dade and South Florida clients with flat-fee uncontested divorces and predictable pricing for complex cases.
Schedule a Confidential ConsultationThe information and estimates on this page are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal or financial advice, and are not a quote. Reading or using this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship with Pazos Law Group. Court fees, course costs, and attorney rates vary and change over time; please consult a licensed Florida attorney about your specific situation.