Divorce in Florida isn’t just emotionally draining — it can be financially brutal. But what does it really cost to get divorced in 2025? And where can you save money without sacrificing your outcome?
The Typical Cost of Divorce in Florida
The average cost of divorce in Florida ranges from $4,500 to $30,000 depending on your case type:
- Uncontested divorce with no kids: $500–$2,500
- Contested divorce without children: $10,000–$20,000
- Contested divorce with children or business assets: $15,000–$30,000+
Breakdown of Common Divorce Costs
- Filing fee: $408 (statewide)
- Service of process: $50–$200
- Mediation fees: $250–$1,500+
- Attorney fees: $250–$500/hour
- Expert witnesses (valuations, custody evaluators): $1,500–$5,000+
- Parenting courses (required if you have kids): $25–$50
- Document preparation: $0–$1,000 (if using a paralegal or platform like Splitifi)
What Drives Costs Up?
These are the five most common cost accelerators in Florida divorce:
- Litigation over custody, property, or alimony
- Failure to disclose financials or cooperate with discovery
- Multiple court hearings, motions, and continuances
- High-conflict communication between parties
- Switching attorneys or firing professionals mid-case
How to Lower the Cost Without Losing Control
- Get organized early: Use Splitifi’s Divorce Document Checklist
- Use an AI assistant for timeline summaries, declaration prep, and affidavit building
- Mediate where possible: Many counties offer low-cost or court-sponsored mediation
- Don’t escalate over texts: Screenshots cost nothing — full trials cost thousands
Planning a Budget
List your likely expenses: filing, mediation, legal help, child-related costs, housing, and moving expenses. Set aside 10–15% as a buffer. Most people underestimate how many months the process will drag on.
The Bottom Line
Divorce in Florida can cost you money — or everything, if you don’t prepare. Splitifi exists to protect your time, your cash, and your sanity. Use our free AI divorce assistant to control what you can before the courts take over.
