Florida Divorce Overview

General Overview of Divorce in Florida : Florida is considered a “no fault” divorce state. Either party (spouse) may seek out and file for a divorce in Florida without proving there are any specific reasons for wanting a divorce. In short, if you no longer want to be married because you consider the marriage to be “irretrievably broken” then you are able to file for a divorce in Florida. At least one spouse must have resided within the state of Florida for at least six months prior to filing for a divorce.

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Divorce With Minor Children

If there are minor children from the marriage, or if the responding party denies by answer to the petition for dissolution of marriage that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court may either order the parties to marriage counseling or order counseling by any other person deemed qualified by the court and acceptable to the divorcing parties. A Judge can also take other action that they feel is in the best interest of the parties and the minor child or children of the marriage. If, at any time, the court finds that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court shall enter a judgment of dissolution of the marriage. If the court finds that the marriage is not irretrievably broken, it shall deny the petition for dissolution of marriage.

Source 61.052 Dissolution of Marriage — 2020 FL Statutes

Divorce With No Minor Children

If there are no minor children from the marriage and if the responding party does not answer the petition for dissolution of marriage by filing an answer with the courts denying that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the courts will likely enter a judgment of dissolution of the marriage if it finds the marriage is in fact “irretrievably broken.” Answering a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, even when minor children are not present is important, especially if you have acquired assets. Florida is considered an equitable distribution state or “50/50” state. This doesn’t mean you and your spouse will split everything exactly in half. Florida Statutes requires that marital assets and debts be distributed in a fair and equitable manner.

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Hiring a Tampa Bay Divorce Attorney

Hiring a Divorce Attorney in Tampa Bay is an important decision. Attorney Sanchez has represented clients who are divorcing in Tampa Bay for over 30 years. Our firm has earned a top-rating with AVVO as a Tampa divorce & family law lawyer and the 10 Best Family Law Firms in Hillsborough County, Florida. Our client testimonials and Google reviews can be helpful when you’re looking for the best Tampa divorce attorney for YOU. We offer comprehensive family law attorney consultations , which provides us with ample time to review your case and the time you deserve to determine if we’re the right fit for you.

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