Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage

Florida uses the term “Dissolution of Marriage,” to describe the termination or divorce of a marriage. in these cases, the judge typically deals with issues relating to custody, timesharing, child support, alimony, and equitable distribution. Florida is a no-fault divorce state. This means that there is no fault attributed to either party for the break-up of the marriage. There only two grounds for a Florida divorce are: the marriage is irretrievably broken and one of the parties is a Florida resident for more than six months preceding the filing of the petition for dissolution of marriage in order to be able to file for divorce.

Parties must be prepared to be an open book.  When you file for divorce, you disclose the financial information so that the court may dissolve the marriage, equitably divide the assets and liabilities, award alimony, child support, attorney’s fees, suit monies and/or costs.

If you have minor children, your final judgment of dissolution of marriage will include a time-sharing schedule, and parenting plan.  Call us today to schedule your confidential, complimentary consultation at 954.579.5756.