Filing Fees

It costs money to get a divorce, which likely doesn’t surprise you to hear. But the costs of divorce go beyond hiring an attorney. Our online divorce attorneys can help you reduce the cost of legal representation. However, there are other fees that come with getting a divorce.

It’s true; your local counties charge a fee to file for divorce. The exact form is called the Dissolution of Marriage, and every divorcee must file one for the process to begin. Some counties may even charge you an extra fee if you represent yourself.

How Much Does It Cost to File for Divorce?

The filing fee for a Dissolution of Marriage in Florida is $408.00. If you need to serve your spouse with the paperwork, you will need a summons, which costs $10 for the clerk to issue and then you will have to hire a licensed process server to serve your spouse. Costs vary, but the average is $70 for service.

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Why Is There a Filing Fee For Divorce?

States have filing fees to cover the administrative costs. This can include:

• Paperwork processing
• Local court clerk services

It’s important to note that you can attempt to have the fee waived, depending on your local county and the filing process at each location. If you are unsure of whether or not you qualify for a waiver, schedule a consultation with our attorneys.

Additional Fees

There are other optional services you can use that may cost more upfront but will lessen costs over time by helping you reduce how long your divorce lasts. Our attorneys offer online versions of many of these services.

• Mediation services to help you and your spouse negotiate peacefully and effectively.
• Financial analysts to estimate the value of your marital assets.
• Child custody evaluators investigate and recommend a child custody agreement that should best provide for your children, based on the qualities a divorce court uses.

It’s important to note that these costs can increase your overall cost rather than reduce if you and your spouse cannot agree to work together. If you are unsure if any of these services are correct for your situation, schedule a consultation with our attorneys.

Check Out the Online Divorce Attorneys at Untying the Knot

What drives up the costs and filing fees of divorce the most is how long they take. For this reason, we offer special legal services designed to reduce how long your divorce case will last. You can check out our services to select bundled options of what we offer or select specific services that you know will suit your needs.

If you’re unsure of what kind of legal divorce services you need, our Florida divorce attorneys are available to help you. We’ll assist in figuring out what filing fees you should expect, what services would benefit you best, and how to complete your divorce as fast as possible. Contact us today.