An uncontested divorce means both spouses agree on all major issues, including assets, debts, alimony, and, when applicable, timesharing, parental responsibility, and child support.

A contested divorce means the spouses disagree on one or more issues. These cases may involve negotiations, discovery, mediation, hearings, or trial and generally take longer. Many contested cases ultimately settle before trial.

Florida child support is generally calculated using the Income Shares Model, which considers both parents’ incomes, the timesharing schedule, childcare, health insurance, and other relevant expenses. The Florida Child Support Guidelines provide a baseline amount that is adjusted based on each parent’s circumstances.

Child support may be modified if there is a substantial change in income, timesharing, or other relevant circumstances.

No. Florida family law is gender-neutral. Parenting decisions are based on the best interests of the child, not the parent’s gender.

Florida generally refers to parenting arrangements as timesharing and parental responsibility rather than “custody.” Since July 1, 2023, Florida law includes a presumption in favor of equal timesharing and shared parental responsibility, although that presumption can be challenged when evidence shows it would not be in the child’s best interest.

Yes, but alimony is not automatic. Under Florida law, the spouse requesting alimony must first demonstrate a financial need, while the other spouse must have the ability to pay.

If those requirements are met, the court considers factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, standard of living, contributions to the marriage, and other relevant circumstances.

Florida recognizes several types of alimony, including temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational alimony. Permanent alimony is no longer available under Florida’s current alimony law. See Florida Statute § 61.08.

The cost of a divorce in Miami depends on whether the case is contested, how many issues are disputed, and how much legal work is required.

An uncontested divorce with attorney representation may typically cost around $2,500–$5,000, while contested divorces can cost significantly more depending on the complexity of the case, negotiations, discovery, hearings, and whether the case goes to trial.

There are also court filing fees and other case-related expenses. Because every divorce is different, an attorney can provide a more accurate estimate after reviewing the circumstances of your case.