Uncontested Divorce Lawyers in Naples

Full-Team Representation for Collier & Lee County Residents Ready to Move Forward

An uncontested divorce lets spouses who agree on the terms of their separation end their marriage without a trial. It’s often less time-consuming and less disruptive than contested litigation, but “uncontested” doesn’t mean uncomplicated. Property transfers, retirement account division, and parenting plans all require precise legal language to be enforceable once the judge signs the final judgment.

Family First Legal Group serves clients throughout Collier and Lee Counties from offices in Naples and Cape Coral. Our team of attorneys and support professionals handles every stage of the process, from drafting your marital settlement agreement to coordinating your final hearing in the 20th Judicial Circuit Family Law Division. As a two-time winner of the “10 Best Law Firms” award for Client Satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and a multi-year Law Firm 500 honoree (2017–2024), we bring recognized depth to a process many firms treat as routine.

Ready to start your uncontested divorce in Naples or Cape Coral? Call our team today at (239) 319-4441 to schedule an initial consultation.

Florida Uncontested Divorce: Simplified Dissolution vs. Standard Uncontested

Florida law provides two paths for spouses who agree on all terms, and which one applies to your situation matters more than most people expect.

Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

Simplified dissolution is a specific procedural track with stricter eligibility rules. To qualify: both spouses must agree the marriage is irretrievably broken (Florida’s no-fault divorce standard); neither spouse can seek alimony; there must be no minor children in common and the wife must not be pregnant; at least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for at least six months; and both spouses must agree on the division of all marital assets and debts. Both parties also waive their right to trial and appeal, which is a meaningful legal right to understand before filing. If all conditions are met, the couple files a petition for dissolution of marriage with the Collier County Clerk of Courts and attends a brief final hearing where the judge verifies eligibility and signs the final judgment.

Standard Uncontested Divorce with a Marital Settlement Agreement

Couples who agree on everything but don’t meet the simplified dissolution criteria because they have minor children, need a parenting plan, or are addressing alimony can still pursue an uncontested resolution. This track uses a full petition for dissolution of marriage accompanied by a signed marital settlement agreement covering property, debts, timesharing, and support. The six-month Florida residency requirement still applies, and both spouses attend a final hearing before the judge enters the final judgment. This path is also appropriate when one spouse waives alimony by agreement. That decision carries more weight than it once did: the 2023 alimony reform (SB 1416, Fla. Stat. §61.08) eliminated permanent alimony in most cases, and anyone waiving support should understand what rights they’re giving up under the current statute before signing.

The Uncontested Divorce Process in Collier County

Once both spouses agree on terms, the process moves through a defined sequence. A marital settlement agreement is prepared and signed, covering all property, debts, and, where applicable, timesharing and support obligations. The petition is filed with the Collier County Clerk of Courts, and the case is scheduled in the 20th Judicial Circuit Family Law Division. When paperwork is complete and both parties are aligned on all terms, an uncontested divorce in Naples can often be finalized within 30 to 60 days of filing, though the court’s docket and the completeness of your documents both affect that timeline.

Even when you and your spouse are in full agreement, a financial affidavit is required in most cases. Standard Florida court forms also don’t include language for dividing retirement accounts without tax penalties, scheduling a home sale, or closing joint credit lines. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is required to divide most retirement accounts without triggering taxes and early withdrawal penalties. Our attorneys draft and review agreements to address those gaps before you sign anything the court will make permanent.

Why Representation Matters in an Uncontested Divorce

No attorney can ethically represent both spouses in a divorce. Each party benefits from independent counsel, even in a fully agreed case. Gaps in a marital settlement agreement don’t surface until after the judge signs the final judgment, at which point modification is extremely difficult. The agreement becomes binding as written, on every term it addresses and every term it fails to address.

Our team handles document preparation, filing logistics, and court coordination so clients can focus on what comes next. We also provide free educational e-books and reports so clients arrive at their first meeting with a clear baseline understanding of the process, not questions that should have been answered weeks earlier.

Why Naples Families Choose Family First Legal Group

We’ve served the Southwest Florida community since 2016, and our growth has been recognized nationally. With offices in Naples and Cape Coral, we serve clients across Collier and Lee Counties with in-person consultations available at both locations.

Awards & Recognition
We’re a multi-year Law Firm 500 honoree (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2024), recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the United States. Five of our attorneys have been selected to Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists, and we received Naples Illustrated Top Lawyers recognition in 2025. We’re also a two-time winner of the “10 Best Law Firms” award for Client Satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

Our Philosophy
Our “Win-Win-Win” philosophy shapes how we approach every case: we aim for outcomes that preserve our clients’ assets, their dignity, and the well-being of any children involved. When children are part of the picture, our “Kids Crave Structure” philosophy guides how we approach parenting plans and timesharing, keeping stability at the center of every agreement.

Start Your Uncontested Divorce Consultation in Naples

If you and your spouse have agreed on the terms of your separation, our team can help you put a legally complete agreement in place and guide you through the Collier County filing process. Initial consultations are available at our Naples and Cape Coral offices for clients throughout Collier and Lee Counties.

Call Family First Legal Group today at (239) 319-4441 to schedule your consultation with an uncontested divorce attorney in Naples.