Why families come to Connect Attorneys
Connect Attorneys is a Miami law firm serving clients throughout South Florida. Our family law attorneys focus on giving clients clear information and steady guidance, explaining how Florida law may apply and what to expect at each stage. Every client works directly with an attorney, and we serve South Florida families in English and Spanish.
What Makes a Divorce Uncontested in Florida
A divorce is uncontested when the spouses agree on the issues that would otherwise be decided by a judge, such as how property and debts are divided and, if there are children, time-sharing and support. Florida is a no-fault state and has no mandatory statutory waiting period after filing, so an uncontested case can often move relatively quickly. The main work is making sure the agreement is complete, clear, and properly documented.
(Sources: Fla. Stat. § 61.052; Fla. Stat. § 61.021.)
Uncontested Divorce vs. Simplified Dissolution
Florida also has a streamlined procedure called simplified dissolution of marriage, and it is worth knowing the difference. In Miami-Dade, a simplified dissolution requires that there are no minor or dependent children and the wife is not pregnant, that any property division is agreed in writing, that there are no unresolved financial obligations, that one spouse has been a Florida resident for six months, and that both spouses complete a marital settlement agreement and appear together in person at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center with valid photo identification.
Couples who do not fit those conditions, most commonly because they have children, can still divorce by agreement; it simply proceeds as a regular uncontested dissolution with a parenting plan and, where it applies, child support worked out under the guidelines.
(Source: Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.105; Miami-Dade Clerk.)
The Process, Step by Step
An uncontested case moves through a short sequence. One spouse files the petition, which requires that at least one spouse has lived in Florida for six months; our guide to the residency requirement explains how that works. The other spouse responds or waives service. The spouses sign a marital settlement agreement covering property and debts, and, if there are children, a parenting plan and support terms. The case then goes to the judge for finalization, which in an agreed case is usually the shortest part.
Where things get filed and heard, and what happens after you file, is covered in our walkthrough of filing for divorce in Miami-Dade County.
(Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.021.)
How We Help
We help couples make sure nothing important is left out, prepare the paperwork correctly, and avoid mistakes that can cause delays or problems later. The most expensive uncontested divorce is one that only looked uncontested: a vague settlement agreement can produce years of disputes that a careful draft would have avoided.
If One Issue Remains Open
Agreement on almost everything is not agreement on everything. If a single issue stays unresolved, the case is a contested divorce as to that issue, though usually a far narrower and shorter one. Mediation is often the practical bridge: it exists precisely to close the last gap without a trial. The full picture of how these paths fit together is on our family law overview.
This is general information about Florida law, not legal advice. How these rules apply depends on the details of your situation. Talking with an attorney is the clearest way to understand what they mean for you.