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Top Divorce Lawyers in Tampa

Filing for divorce in Tampa? Florida is a no-fault state, so you do not have to prove wrongdoing, only that the marriage is irretrievably broken. One spouse must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing, and your case goes through the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa. Florida divides marital property equitably, which means fairly, not always 50/50. Below: vetted Tampa firms that handle divorce and family law.

No-fault
Florida divorce ground
6 months
Florida residency to file
13th Circuit
Hillsborough County court
Free
Many consultations

Updated June 18, 2026

When you need a Tampa divorce lawyer

A short, friendly, no-kids divorce can sometimes be done with limited help. Talk to a Tampa divorce lawyer if any of this applies:

  • You and your spouse disagree about children, a parenting plan, or time-sharing.
  • There is a house, retirement, a business, or significant property to divide.
  • Alimony is likely to be an issue for either of you.
  • Your spouse has already hired a lawyer, or you fear hidden assets.
  • There is any history of domestic violence or you need a protective order.
  • You want an uncontested divorce done correctly so it cannot be reopened later.

Florida requires full financial disclosure from both spouses, and child and alimony decisions follow specific statutes that are easy to get wrong on your own. A Tampa divorce lawyer who practices in the Thirteenth Circuit knows the local judges and mediators and can keep an uncontested case smooth or protect you when things turn contested.

What a divorce lawyer costs in Tampa

Tampa divorce costs depend almost entirely on whether the case is agreed or fought:

$1,500–$3,500
Flat-fee uncontested
$250–$450/hr
Contested hourly
$2,500–$5,000+
Typical retainer
Free
Many consultations

An uncontested Tampa divorce often runs as a flat fee in the low thousands, while a contested case is billed hourly against a retainer and can cost far more if custody or property is disputed. Mediation is required in most contested cases and can save money. See our divorce guide and how much a divorce lawyer costs.

How long a Tampa divorce case takes

  • Uncontested: once both sign the paperwork, a Hillsborough County divorce can finalize in roughly 4–8 weeks.
  • Financial disclosure: Florida requires both spouses to exchange financial affidavits early in the case.
  • Mediation: contested cases are usually ordered to mediation before trial, often within a few months.
  • Contested trial: if you cannot agree, a contested divorce can take 9–18 months or longer.

How long a Tampa divorce takes is mostly about how much you and your spouse disagree. Agreed cases can finish in a couple of months; contested cases with children or property disputes can run a year or more.

Tampa firms that handle divorce

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Older Lundy Koch & Martino

TampaMid-sizeFamily law, divorce, civil

A well-known Tampa firm with a substantial family law practice handling complex divorce, custody, and property cases.

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Givens Law Group

TampaSmall firmDivorce, family law

A Tampa family law practice handling divorce, time-sharing, and support matters for area families.

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Bubley & Bubley, P.A.

TampaBoutiqueDivorce, family law

A Tampa divorce and family law firm representing clients through contested and uncontested cases.

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NLG Divorce & Family Law

TampaBoutiqueDivorce, family law

A Tampa firm concentrating on divorce and family law, handling parenting plans, alimony, and property division.

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Quinn Marital Law (Family Marital Law)

TampaBoutiqueDivorce, marital law

A Tampa marital and family law practice focused on divorce, custody, and related disputes.

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Divorce in Tampa — FAQ

How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Tampa?
An uncontested divorce often runs $1,500–$3,500 as a flat fee. Contested cases are billed hourly at about $250–$450, usually against a retainer of $2,500–$5,000 or more, and the total depends on how much you fight.
How long does a divorce take in Tampa?
An uncontested Hillsborough County divorce can finish in about four to eight weeks once both spouses sign. A contested divorce with custody or property disputes commonly takes nine to eighteen months.
Do I have to go to court for a Tampa divorce?
Often only briefly, or not at all for an agreed case. Florida requires financial disclosure and usually mediation for contested cases. Many divorces settle and need only a short final hearing, some by submission.
Will I have to pay alimony in Florida?
It depends on the length of the marriage, each spouse's income, and need versus ability to pay. Florida law sets out the factors, and recent changes affect long-term alimony. A Tampa lawyer can estimate your exposure.
Where do I file for divorce in Tampa?
In the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa. One spouse must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing.

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