In Florida, most family law case projects cost between $2,000 and $20,000 per case, with a typical price near $8,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical family law case cost
$2,000 – $20,000
per case · typical $8,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Family law case cost breakdown
- Uncontested divorce$1,500 – $5,000typical $3,000
- Contested custody case$10,000 – $40,000typical $20,000
- Mediation services$1,500 – $5,000typical $3,000
At a glance
- Typical range$2,000 – $20,000
- Unitper case
- Cities covered121
What Family Law costs
Covers attorney fees for legal services like divorce, custody, or adoption. Costs vary by complexity, hourly rates, and whether it goes to court. Uncontested matters are cheaper than litigation.
By city in Florida
- Alafaya
- Altamonte Springs
- Apopka
- Aventura
- Boca Raton
- Bonita Springs
- Boynton Beach
- Bradenton
- Buenaventura Lakes
- Cape Coral
- Clearwater
- Clermont
- Coconut Creek
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Country Club
- Cutler Bay
- Davie
- Daytona Beach
- DeLand
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Deltona
- Doral
- Dunedin
- Egypt Lake-Leto
- Estero
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Fort Pierce
- Fountainebleau
- Gainesville
- Greenacres
- Hallandale Beach
- Hialeah
- Hollywood
- Homestead
- Homosassa Springs
- Horizon West
- Jacksonville
- Jupiter
- Kendale Lakes
- Kendall
- Kendall West
- Kissimmee
- Lakeland
- Land O' Lakes
- Largo
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderhill
- Leesburg
- Lehigh Acres
- Margate
- Meadow Woods
- Melbourne
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miramar
- Navarre
- North Fort Myers
- North Lauderdale
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- North Port
- Oakland Park
- Ocala
- Ocoee
- Orlando
- Ormond Beach
- Oviedo
- Palm Bay
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Coast
- Palm Harbor
- Panama City
- Pembroke Pines
- Pensacola
- Pine Hills
- Pinellas Park
- Plant City
- Plantation
- Poinciana
- Pompano Beach
- Port Charlotte
- Port Orange
- Port St. Lucie
- Princeton
- Richmond West
- Riverview
- Riviera Beach
- Royal Palm Beach
- Sanford
- Sarasota
- Sebring
- South Miami Heights
- Spring Hill
- St. Augustine
- St. Petersburg
- Sunrise
- Tallahassee
- Tamarac
- Tamiami
- Tampa
- The Acreage
- The Hammocks
- The Villages
- Titusville
- Town 'n' Country
- University
- Valrico
- Vero Beach South
- Wellington
- Wesley Chapel
- West Palm Beach
- Westchester
- Weston
- Winter Garden
- Winter Haven
- Winter Springs
- Zephyrhills
Frequently asked questions
Why are family law cases expensive?
Attorney time, court costs, and expert witnesses. Complexity and disputes drive up hours.
Can I represent myself?
Possible for simple cases, but risky in complex matters. Legal aid or limited scope representation may help.
How to keep costs down?
Be organized, communicate efficiently, and consider mediation or collaborative divorce.