An estimate for planning. Real costs vary by county, attorney, and how your case unfolds. This tool uses typical Florida ranges; it isn't a quote or legal advice.
Estimate your divorce cost
What drives the cost of a Florida divorce
Every divorce bill is built from four parts — and only one of them is large and variable:
The court filing fee
About $408, paid to the county clerk. Everyone pays it; it can be waived for low income.
Document preparation
$0 if you do it yourself, a flat fee (around $99) for a done-for-you service, or attorney rates.
Conflict — the big one
Attorney hours spent fighting over property, support, or children. This is what turns a $900 divorce into a $30,000 one.
Extras
Mediation, a parenting course (with kids), certified copies, and service of process.
Agreement is the biggest lever
Notice how much the calculator swings when you change the first question. Two couples with identical incomes and the same lawyer can pay wildly different amounts — the difference is whether they agree. An uncontested divorce, where you settle the terms yourselves, deletes almost all of the attorney hours that make divorce expensive. See what a divorce costs when you both agree for the full picture.
The cheapest way to divorce in Florida
If you and your spouse agree, the cheapest responsible route is a flat-fee service: you pay the court filing fee plus a fixed preparation fee, with no hourly billing. Amicably prepares your complete, court-ready Florida divorce for a flat $99 — so your total is roughly the filing fee plus $99, plus a small notary session fee charged at cost, a fraction of an attorney. For the full breakdown of every route, see how much a divorce costs in Florida.
Do it the affordable way — flat $99
If you agree with your spouse, check if you qualify in about 3 minutes. Correct documents, no attorney prices.
Check if you qualifyWhy your number may differ
Treat the estimate as a planning range, not a quote. Attorney rates vary widely by firm and county; a case can settle early or drag on; mediation may or may not be needed; and the filing fee differs slightly by county. The one thing that reliably lowers the cost is reaching agreement and keeping the case out of a courtroom.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a divorce cost in Florida?
The only unavoidable cost is the ~$408 court filing fee. From there it depends on conflict and who prepares the documents: an agreed divorce can cost only the filing fee (DIY) or about $99 plus the fee with a flat-fee service, while a contested divorce with attorneys commonly runs $10,000 to $30,000 or more.
What makes a divorce more expensive?
Conflict. Every issue you and your spouse can't agree on — property, support, a parenting schedule — adds attorney hours, negotiation, mediation, and sometimes court hearings, all billed hourly. Agreeing on the terms is what keeps a divorce cheap.
Is a flat-fee divorce service cheaper than a lawyer?
For an agreed, uncontested case, far cheaper. A flat-fee service prepares your documents for a fixed price (around $99) with no hourly billing, versus $1,500 to $5,000+ for an attorney-handled uncontested divorce. A lawyer is worth it when the case is genuinely contested.
Can the court filing fee be waived?
Yes. If your household income is low enough (generally at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines), you can apply for civil indigent status and ask the clerk to waive or defer the filing fee.
Does having children increase the divorce cost?
A little, not a lot, if you agree. With minor children each parent completes a short parenting course (about $15–$45 each) and there's extra paperwork. Costs only balloon if you fight over time-sharing or support, which pushes you into contested-case attorney fees.
How accurate is this calculator?
It uses typical Florida cost ranges to give you a planning estimate, not a quote. Your actual cost depends on your county, your attorney's rates if you hire one, and how your case unfolds. The flat-fee figure ($99 with Amicably) is fixed; the attorney ranges are market estimates.
Sources
Amicably — How much does a divorce cost in Florida (full breakdown)
Florida Statutes § 28.241 — Filing fees
Florida Courts — Dissolution of Marriage resources
Reviewed by the Amicably document team
Amicably is a Florida registered legal document preparation service. We prepare uncontested Florida divorces for a flat fee with no hourly billing. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice; this calculator is an educational estimate, not a quote.