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Florida requires a minimum 20-day waiting period after filing before a divorce can be finalized. An uncontested divorce, where both spouses agree on the terms, can sometimes wrap up in a few weeks to a couple of months. Contested cases — involving disputes over custody, property, or support — typically take considerably longer.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.19
https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/61.19

It is difficult to say how much your divorce will ultimately cost. However, there are things that will have an impact on how much it will cost. The more conflict that you and your spouse have, the more your divorce will cost, and therefore, being open to different ideas for distributing assets and liabilities between both of you, and thinking outside of the box to develop a Parenting Plan that will work best for your family, will go a long way in keeping the costs of your divorce down. The length of your divorce process can also impact the cost of your divorce, as the longer it goes on, you will inevitably be incurring additional fees. Another thing that will reduce the cost of your divorce is to quickly and efficiently gather the necessary financial information in order to begin settlement negotiations, sooner as opposed to later. At Reed Law, we implement different techniques to try to get your divorce concluded as quickly as possible. To learn more about these techniques, contact a divorce lawyer at Reed Law today.

Florida law allows a judge to order one spouse to contribute to the other’s legal fees, primarily based on the difference in their financial resources — not on fault. Whether you will receive or pay the other party’s legal fees depends on the income and asset gap between you and your spouse, among other factors.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.16
https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/61.16

Florida is an equitable distribution state, meaning the equity in marital property — including a home bought or significantly improved during the marriage — is divided fairly, though not always equally. Courts weigh factors like each spouse’s financial contributions, whose name is on the mortgage, and the needs of any children. Depending on your circumstances, that could mean keeping the home, selling and splitting proceeds, or one spouse buying out the other’s share. An attorney can walk you through what’s realistic for your situation.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.075
https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/61.075

Florida law changed significantly in 2023 — permanent alimony no longer exists. Courts now award one of four types (temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, or durational) based on factors like the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and needs, and the standard of living established during the marriage. Whether you’d qualify, and for how long, depends on your specific circumstances.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.08
https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/61.08

Some of the most significant factors in determining the amount of alimony that can be awarded are the length of the marriage, the incomes of the spouses, the age and health conditions of each of the spouses, and the standard of living enjoyed during the marriage. The length of your marriage may determine what types of alimony are available in your case. Although Florida does not have a formula for calculating alimony, like there is for child support, Florida Statutes do provide parameters for each of the different types of alimony. Therefore, although the statutes provide guidance, there is not a set amount that is ordered in every situation. To review your unique circumstances to determine what alimony can be ordered in your situation, contact the divorce lawyers at Reed Law today.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.08
https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/61.08

In Florida, both parents are required to contribute to the financial needs of their children, and therefore, Florida Statutes outline a formula for determining the child support amount. There are several factors that go into the calculation of child support, and they are as follows: the parents net incomes, childcare costs, health insurance costs for both the parents and for the children, the number of overnights that each parent spends with the children each year, and the number of children that the parents have together. All of this information is added into the child support guidelines calculator to determine the amount of child support that will be paid. To learn more, contact a child support lawyer with Reed Law today.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.30
https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/61.30

Florida has a relocation statute that dictates that you cannot move more than 50 miles (as the crow flies) with your child without a court order or written agreement from the other parent. If the other parent does not agree to your relocating with your child, then a hearing will need to be held to determine whether or not the relocation is in the best interest of your child. There are eleven factors that are outlined in the Statute for the Court to consider in making this decision, and therefore, relocation cases are quite complicated. To discuss relocation in more detail, contact a Reed Law attorney today.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.13001
https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/61.13001

One of the great benefits of working with Reed Law is that when you need us, you can reach us. Each time you call us, you can expect to speak with an attorney, client care specialist or legal assistant who is knowledgeable about your case. This is different from other firms who utilize answering service companies where you can only leave a message when you call. You will also find that we have implemented different techniques to help move your case forward to a conclusion as quickly as possible. These techniques are also in place to try to reduce the legal fees and costs you will incur. Additionally, at Reed Law, we listen to you to learn what it is you want out of your case. Many firms will tell you what you are entitled to and then file motions to attempt to get it for you. However, a lot of times, what you want is not necessarily what the law says you are entitled to receive, nor will it be in your family’s best interest. That is why we start out by hearing what you want, then explain the law to you, so that you can decide how to proceed. We do this before any motions are filed, which is also meant to save you money. To learn more about other things that make Reed Law the best fit for you, contact us today.