What the court actually charges, and exactly which documents your situation needs — so nothing arrives as a surprise.
These are the court’s own fees, paid to the clerk of court — never to us. They are separate from any service fee for preparing your documents.
| Court charge | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Every case | $408.00 | Every Florida divorce. Set by Florida statute (§ 28.241), so it is the same in all 67 counties — simplified and regular dissolutions alike. Non-refundable, even if you reconcile and dismiss. |
| Summons — preparation | $7.00 | Only if your spouse must be formally served. Skipped entirely when they sign an Answer and Waiver of Service. |
| Summons — issuance | $10.00 | Charged per person served, again only where a waiver is not signed. |
| Being sworn in by a deputy clerk | $3.50 | Per signature, if you sign at the courthouse instead of before a notary. Our packages include online notarization, so this normally does not arise. |
| Certified / additional copies | $1.00 | Per page. You will usually want at least one certified copy of the Final Judgment for changing names and records. |
| Service by publication | Set by the newspaper | Only for a missing-spouse divorce, where Florida requires notice to be published. The newspaper sets this charge, not the court. |
The $408 filing fee is set by Florida statute and is the same in every county. What differs between counties is which of the smaller charges above apply to your case, and whether your clerk adds a card-payment or e-filing convenience fee. Always confirm the current total with your own clerk before you file.
Every Florida divorce needs the first group. What you add on top depends only on whether you share property or minor children.
The base set. Required no matter which path you take.
You agree, and you have no minor children and no property to divide. We prepare the documents; you file them.
You agree, and you share a home, vehicles, savings, pensions or debts.
You agree, and you have children under 18. Florida requires more here, and the court reviews it.
This is a general guide to Florida procedure, not legal advice, and your county may require an additional local form. Divorcenters prepares every document your path requires — that is what the flat fee covers. We are not a law firm.
Answer four quick questions and we will show you the path that fits, the documents it needs, and the flat price — under two minutes, no account.
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There's no wrong answer — this just helps us point you the right way.
Meaning: broadly agreed on how things should be divided.
Property changes which forms Florida requires.
Minor children require a parenting plan in Florida.
Based on your answers, this package covers everything you need.
