Divorce Laws in Florida
In the state of Florida, divorce is most commonly known as "dissolution of marriage." In order to file for dissolution of marriage, either party must have been a resident of the state for at least six months prior to filing. The Divorce Process in Florida The process of divorce in Florida generally begins with one spouse filing a petition for dissolution of marriage with the clerk of court in the county where they reside. The other spouse must be served with the petition, and they will have 20 days to respond. If the responding spouse does not want a divorce, they can file a counter-petition. Once the petition has been filed, both spouses will need to disclose their financial information to each other. This includes income, debts, assets, and liabilities. Each spouse will also need to provide a list of their monthly expenses. If the parties are able to reach an agreement on all issues, they can file a marital settlement agreement with the court. If the parties are...