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Divorcing in Florida

To file for a divorce in Florida there are a number of requirements that must be met. Either you or your spouse must have been a resident in the state for six months to file for divorce. You do not need to allege specific grounds for your divorce, and can obtain a dissolution of your marriage by simply stating in your divorce papers that irreconcilable differences caused your marriage to break down.

If you have a minor child, or children, or one party does not agree to the divorce, the court can order you to attend marriage counseling for up to three months before going ahead with the case. Your marriage can be ended if you are both in agreement and file a joint stipulation or written agreement. There are two procedures for filing for divorce, regular and simplified.

Divorce process

In Florida, a divorce is begun by filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the Family department of the local circuit court. The defending spouse is served with the paperwork and given time to respond, after which the divorce can be finalized without a trial provided the parties can agree on property, child custody and support issues.

After filing the petition to divorce, either spouse can seek temporary child custody and support, and assistance for paying community debts.

A matrimony attorney at our firm is ready to assist you

There are a multitude of issues governed by family law in Florida. A skilled matrimony attorney at the Law Offices of K. Dean Kantaras, P.A. can assist you with all aspects of family law and issues that must be handled in divorce, including the following:

Dividing the property Determining marital assets Determining non-marital assets Dividing debts Alimony

Child support Timesharing schedules/custody Post-divorce modifications Prenuptial agreements Postnuptial agreements

 

Our knowledgeable and compassionate matrimony attorneys in Tampa can help

If you have questions about any aspect of family law or divorce, including child support, visitation, timesharing, custody, or alimony, the Tampa matrimony lawyers of the Law Offices of K. Dean Kantaras, P.A. are available to assist you. Our family attorneys in Clearwater are ready to provide you with the skilled, compassionate, and ardent legal representation that you need. Contact the Law Offices of K. Dean Kantaras, P.A. to speak to an experienced matrimony attorney at our offices today.