DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

In general, parties wishing to obtain a divorce should contact an attorney!

We are not attorneys nor are we affiliated with an attorney's office. We can not represent you in any court proceedings nor answer any questions regarding your rights.  

There are several different types of divorces. They are listed below.  Please note that at this time I am only assisting customers with Simplified or Simple Divorces only.

Florida Law allows a simplified divorce that can be handled by the parties themselves in the following circumstances: Both parties must be present together at the time of filing and also at the final hearing. If any of the following conditions cannot be met then the Simplified Dissolution procedure cannot be used

What are the requirements for a simplified divorce?

1. There are no minor or dependent children of the parties and the wife is not now pregnant.
2. The parties have made a satisfactory division of their property and have agreed as to payment of their joint obligations.
3. The husband and wife or one of them has been a resident of Florida for at least six months prior to filing the petition for divorce.
4. The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.

The parties certify under oath that:

1. There are no minor or dependent children (including adopted children) of the parties.
2. The wife is not now pregnant.
3. The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken and both agree that it cannot be reconciled.
4. The parties have made a satisfactory division of their property and have agreed as to payment of their joint obligations.
5. The husband and wife or one of them has been a resident of Florida for at least six months prior to filing the petition for divorce.
6. Both parties have signed the joint petition and all other papers needed to carry out the simplified dissolution procedure and have paid the required fees to the Clerk of Circuit Court.
7. Both parties agree that after the divorce becomes final, neither has any right to expect money or support from the other, except for what is included in the property settlement agreement.

How long will it take for our divorce to become final?

A hearing to finalize your divorce will be scheduled at the earliest possible date dependent upon the Court’s schedule. 

There is a mandatory 20 day waiting period before a hearing can be held. You and your spouse must both appear before the court on the scheduled hearing date.

If you have read the above information and you are ready to move forward.