Regardless of which type of divorce you choose, you must first show the following requirements:<\/p>\n
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- The parties are married.<\/li>\n
- You or your spouse have resided in Florida for at least six months prior to the date you choose to file for divorce.<\/li>\n
- The marriage is \u201cirretrievably broken\u201d (essentially, the marriage cannot be repaired).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What are the two types of divorce available in Florida?<\/strong><\/p>\n
There are two types of divorce available in the state of Florida, which includes a “simplified dissolution of marriage,” and a “regular dissolution of marriage.”<\/p>\n
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- Simplified dissolution of marriage: <\/strong>A simplified dissolution of marriage is used to describe a situation where both parties ask the court to grant them a divorce. An attorney is usually not required to handle these matters. Parties can only seek this type of divorce if the following requirements are met:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- There cannot be any minor children from the marriage.<\/li>\n
- The wife must not be pregnant at the time of filing.<\/li>\n
- Both spouses must complete a “Financial Affidavit” (a written statement regarding property and finances) and a “Property Settlement Agreement” (an agreement that settles all property issues).<\/li>\n
- Both spouses are required to attend the final divorce hearing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Regular dissolution of marriage: <\/strong>A regular dissolution of marriage is used to describe a situation where only one spouse asks the court to grant a divorce. This type of divorce can be classified as either an “uncontested divorce” or a “contested divorce.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Uncontested divorce:<\/strong> In an uncontested divorce, the spouses must have all issues related to marital property, marital debts, and minor children from the marriage settled in a signed “marital settlement agreement.\u201d Additionally, the spouse is required to complete a financial affidavit within 45 days of serving the divorce paperwork. Lastly, both spouses are required to attend the final divorce hearing.<\/li>\n
- Contested divorce:<\/strong> In a contested divorce, there are one or more major issues that the spouses are unable to agree on without the court\u2019s intervention. These issues typically concern matters such as the division of marital property or custody or minor children from the marriage. After one spouse files divorce papers and the other spouse responds, both spouses will go before a judge, who will make a decision regarding the issues in their case. The petitioner spouse (the spouse who files for divorce) must attend the final hearing or trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Are You Looking For A Divorce Attorney? Look No Further<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you are contemplating divorce, you should contact Arwani Law Firm. Our experienced Orlando divorce attorneys<\/a> will provide assistance throughout the entire process and answer any questions you may have along the way.<\/p>\n
Resource:<\/p>\n
leg.state.fl.us\/Statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099\/0061\/Sections\/0061.021.html<\/p>\n\t\t\t
- Contested divorce:<\/strong> In a contested divorce, there are one or more major issues that the spouses are unable to agree on without the court\u2019s intervention. These issues typically concern matters such as the division of marital property or custody or minor children from the marriage. After one spouse files divorce papers and the other spouse responds, both spouses will go before a judge, who will make a decision regarding the issues in their case. The petitioner spouse (the spouse who files for divorce) must attend the final hearing or trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Uncontested divorce:<\/strong> In an uncontested divorce, the spouses must have all issues related to marital property, marital debts, and minor children from the marriage settled in a signed “marital settlement agreement.\u201d Additionally, the spouse is required to complete a financial affidavit within 45 days of serving the divorce paperwork. Lastly, both spouses are required to attend the final divorce hearing.<\/li>\n
- Regular dissolution of marriage: <\/strong>A regular dissolution of marriage is used to describe a situation where only one spouse asks the court to grant a divorce. This type of divorce can be classified as either an “uncontested divorce” or a “contested divorce.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Simplified dissolution of marriage: <\/strong>A simplified dissolution of marriage is used to describe a situation where both parties ask the court to grant them a divorce. An attorney is usually not required to handle these matters. Parties can only seek this type of divorce if the following requirements are met:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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