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Uncontested Divorce in Miami, Florida
When you and your spouse agree, the process can be simple.
What this covers
Preparing and filing an agreed divorce, including simplified dissolution when your situation qualifies, and putting your agreement into an enforceable final judgment.
Your first step
Talk through what you and your spouse have already agreed on: property, debts, support, and any parenting plan.
Typical timing
Florida generally requires at least 20 days after filing; how soon the case finishes then depends on the court calendar and how complete your agreement is.
Discuss an uncontested divorce →What is an uncontested divorce in Miami?
An uncontested divorce is one where you and your spouse agree on the terms: how property and debts are divided, whether any support is paid, and, if you have children, the parenting plan and child support. In Miami-Dade the case is filed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months immediately before filing, and a final judgment generally cannot be entered until at least 20 days after the original petition is filed.
Agreeing does not mean the paperwork can be casual. An incomplete financial disclosure or a vague settlement term can delay the case or cause problems years later. The goal is a judgment that is clear, complete, and enforceable.
When a divorce may qualify as simplified
Florida’s simplified dissolution procedure is available only in limited situations: the spouses file jointly and both appear at the final hearing, they agree on everything including dividing property and debts, neither seeks alimony, there are no minor or dependent children together (or born to the wife during the marriage), the wife is not pregnant, and both waive trial and appeal. If your situation does not fit, an uncontested divorce can still proceed through the regular process.
This is general information about Florida law, not legal advice for your situation. In English o en español.
The approach
How the firm handles this
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Confirm what you agree on
We review the terms you and your spouse have reached, or help you reach them, so nothing important is left open before anything is filed.
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Prepare the paperwork correctly
Incomplete or inconsistent filings can delay your case. We prepare the required petition, financial affidavits (when applicable), and settlement agreement so the case can move without avoidable delay.
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Finish with an enforceable judgment
The final judgment is what you will live by. We make sure its terms are specific and clear, so they can be followed and, if needed, enforced.
Common questions
Asked in almost every consultation
What is an uncontested divorce in Florida?
It is a divorce where both spouses agree that the marriage is over and agree on how to resolve property, debts, support, and any parenting issues. Because nothing is disputed, there is no contested trial.
What is a simplified dissolution of marriage?
Florida offers a shorter procedure when spouses file jointly, both appear at the final hearing, agree the marriage is irretrievably broken and on dividing property and debts, neither seeks alimony, they have no minor or dependent children together (or born to the wife during the marriage), the wife is not pregnant, and both waive trial and appeal. Eligibility depends on the facts, so it is worth confirming before you file.
How long do I have to live in Florida before filing?
At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months immediately before the petition is filed.
How soon can an uncontested divorce be finalized?
A final judgment generally cannot be entered until at least 20 days after the original petition is filed, unless the court finds that injustice would result from the delay. After that, timing depends on the court calendar and whether your paperwork and agreement are complete.
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