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Hialeah, Florida

Online Divorce in Hialeah, Florida — Built for Self-Represented Filers

Get state-specific Florida divorce papers online in minutes. File at the Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County. Flat fee starting at $89.99. Not a law firm.

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Waiting Period

20 days minimum

Court Filing Fee

Varies by county

Filing Court

Miami-Dade County Circuit Court

How to File for Divorce in Hialeah, Florida

  1. 1Complete the online questionnaire at DivorceReady.online — takes about 15–30 minutes.
  2. 2Pay the flat one-time fee ($89.99 without children / $119.99 with children).
  3. 3Download your completed Florida court forms — all documents are state-specific and ready to file.
  4. 4File at the Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County. Pay the court filing fee (~Varies by county).
  5. 5Serve your spouse: Respondent must be personally served by a process server or sheriff, or may sign a Waiver of Service / Acceptance of Service.
  6. 6Wait the mandatory 20 days minimum period required by Florida law.
  7. 7Attend your final hearing — a judge signs your FINAL JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE.

Documents Included for Miami-Dade County

All documents are customized for Florida courts and Miami-Dade County filing requirements.

  • PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
  • MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
  • FINAL JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
  • Proof of Residency Declaration
  • Step-by-step Miami-Dade County filing instructions

With-children package also includes: PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES WORKSHEET, child support worksheet, visitation schedule.

Cost of Divorce in Hialeah — DivorceReady vs. Attorney

Cost ItemDivorceReady.onlineHialeah Attorney
Document Preparation$89.99 – $119.99Attorney fees vary by lawyer and case
Florida Court Filing FeeVaries by countyVaries by county
Time to Complete FormsAbout 30 minWeeks of back-and-forth
Available 24/7✓ Yes✗ Office hours only
Money-Back Guarantee✓ 30 days✗ Retainer non-refundable

Florida Residency Requirements

One party has been a resident of the State of Florida for at least 6 months before filing this Petition.

If you meet the state and county residency rules, Hialeah residents generally file through the Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Important Florida Divorce Rules

  • Florida uses 'Petitioner' and 'Respondent.'
  • A Simplified Dissolution (Form 12.901(a)) is available only when all eligibility criteria are met: both agree the marriage cannot be saved, no minor/dependent children and wife not pregnant, assets/liabilities divided and both agree, not seeking alimony, willing to give up trial and appeal, both signed the petition, and both attend the final hearing.
  • Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902(b) or 12.902(c)) is required if requesting support or division of assets/debts.
  • A Parenting Plan (Form 12.995(a)) is REQUIRED for all cases involving minor children.

Source-backed legal information

Miami-Dade County, Florida Authority & Review Notes

This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.

Last reviewed

August 31, 2026

Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026

Reviewed by

DivorceReady Editorial Review Team

Editorial QC, source checks, and product-language review.

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What DivorceReady Prepares

  • Florida divorce petition, complaint, or dissolution starter documents based on the selected package.
  • Service, waiver, acceptance, or notice documents where those documents are part of the self-represented filing path.
  • Settlement, final decree, parenting, name restoration, and filing checklist materials when the user selects an eligible package.

What Users Must File/Pay Separately

  • File the signed document packet with the Miami-Dade County court, clerk, or approved e-filing portal after purchase and review.
  • Pay court filing fees, service fees, certified copies, and e-filing provider fees directly to the court, clerk, sheriff/constable, process server, or filing vendor.
  • Confirm local clerk instructions, signatures, notarization, service, hearing, and final-decree procedures before filing.

Official Sources Cited

Miami-Dade County official court or clerk source County-level source for filing address, fees, hours, local procedures, and clerk updates.Florida Courts family law forms Official statewide family law form resource.Florida Courts e-filing portal Statewide portal for electronic court filing.Florida Form 12.901(a) simplified dissolution Official simplified dissolution eligibility instructions (06/25).Florida Form 12.902(k) financial affidavit waiver Official joint waiver of filing financial affidavits (10/2023).

DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.

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State-Specific Forms

Prepared for Florida court requirements.

Flat-Fee Packages

Document preparation for self-represented filers.

Ready to File Your Hialeah Divorce?

DivorceReady.online prepares all Florida-specific court forms for Miami-Dade County — including the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and all supporting documents — for a one-time flat fee.

Without Children

$89.99

Launch price - one-time flat fee

With Children

$119.99

Launch price - includes parenting plan

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FAQ — Divorce in Hialeah, Florida

Where do I file for divorce in Hialeah, Florida?

Residents of Hialeah file for divorce at the Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County, Florida. You file in the county where you or your spouse currently resides.

How long does an uncontested divorce take in Hialeah?

Florida has a mandatory waiting period of 20 days minimum. Once all paperwork is filed and the waiting period is satisfied, a judge will sign your final divorce decree. Court scheduling in Miami-Dade County will affect the total timeline.

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Hialeah, Florida?

No. If your divorce is uncontested — both spouses agree on all terms — you can file yourself (pro se / self-represented). DivorceReady.online prepares a state-specific self-help document package and filing checklist for eligible uncontested cases. Confirm current local requirements with Miami-Dade County before filing.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Hialeah?

The court filing fee in Florida is approximately Varies by county. DivorceReady.online charges a one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children) — no hidden fees, no subscriptions.

What forms do I need to file for divorce in Hialeah, Florida?

You will need the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE, a MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, proof of residency, and the FINAL JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. If you have minor children, a PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES WORKSHEET is also required. DivorceReady.online generates all of these documents automatically.

Can I file for divorce online in Hialeah without going to court?

You can prepare all your divorce documents online with DivorceReady.online from your home in Hialeah. You will still need to physically file the paperwork at the Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County and attend a final hearing — but our service handles all document preparation so you never need to visit an attorney's office.

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