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Florida Divorce Guide:
Divorce information and resources for families in divorce situations
Below are a list of links and resources if you are considering filing for divorce in Florida. The state of Florida has certain requirements to file a dissolution of marriage, especially when children are involved.
Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course (Online Class) — Required for parents filing for divorce in Florida.
Florida Divorce Class
Divorce Records — Public Records Guide
Online Divorce — File for Divorce Online
Chapter 61 (Florida Statutes)
Dissolution of Marriage; Support; Custody
A divorce will not be granted by the state unless one of the following conditions is met:
- The marriage is irretrievably broken
- One of the parties is mentally incapacitated. Certain requirements for this condition are listed here under (1) b
Based on this evidence presented at a hearing, the court will place a petition for dissolution of marriage if there is no minor child from the marriage and if the responding party does not deny the marriage is irretrievably broken.
If there is a minor child or the other party denies that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court may take other action. To learn more, see statue(2)b here
Includes the following and additional topics:
- General Provisions
- Residence Requirements
- Alimony
- Child Support
- Definitions
- Dissolution of Marriage
- Equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities
- Distribution of retirement plans
- Sale of marital home
- Child custody, primary residence, visitation
- Parenting course attendanceAll parties to a dissolution of marriage proceeding with minor children or a paternity action that involves issues of parental responsibility shall be required to complete the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course prior to the entry by the court of a final judgment. The court may excuse a party from attending the parenting course, or from completing the course within the required time, for good cause.
Dissolution of Marriage
You should file for divorce in the county where you live, and you must have been a resident of that county for at least six months prior to filing for divorce.
How long does a divorce take in Florida? It depends on whether it is contested or uncontested. An uncontested divorce means that both spouses agree on child support, custody, visitation, a division of property and debts, and alimony, if any. An uncontested divorce can take as little as four to five weeks.
To get a simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida, you’ll first need to prepare a “Petition for Simplified Dissolution.” A sample form you can print out and use is here.File the completed petition with the circuit court clerk’s office for the county where either you or your spouse lives. (Divorcenet.com)
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