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Filing for divorce.
A divorce begins when one spouse files a petition, or a complaint, against the other. The spouse petitioning for divorce is called the plaintiff or the petitioner. The spouse who is being sued for the divorce is typically called either the defendant ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Requirements.
In Florida, many counties permit parties to mail forms into the courthouse for filing. You may never have to appear in court. Some Florida Courts will not permit mail in filing, and some cases may not be appropriate for mail in filing in any county. ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Alimony maintenance spousal support.
The court may grant rehabilitative or permanent alimony to either spouse in either lump sum or periodic payments or both. Adultery is a factor in the award. Other factors which are considered are:
(1) the time necessary to acquire suffic ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Approved grounds.
No-fault:
Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Child custody.
Joint or sole custody may be granted. Joint custody is referred to as "shared parental responsibility" and is preferred over sole custody. Both parents are given equal consideration in any award of custody. Custody is granted according to t ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Child support.
The court may order either parent to pay child support during and after dissolution of marriage proceeding in an equitable amount, based on the nature and circumstances of the case. There are specific child support guidelines set out in Florida Statu ... More details |
Florida Divorce - General procedure.
A simplified dissolution of marriage may be used if:
1) If there are no minor children and the wife is not pregnant; ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Legal Separation Provisions.
A spouse may file for separate maintenance or support. ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Mediation or Counseling.
If one spouse disputes that the marriage is completely broken or if there are minor children involved, then the court may delay the proceeding for up to 3 months, during which time the spouses will be ordered to attend counseling , attempt reconcilia ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Property Distribution.
Florida is an "equitable distribution" state. Each spouse will retain the spouse’s non-marital property. Non-marital property is all property-acquired prior to the marriage, property acquired by gift or inheritance, and any property conside ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Residence Requirements.
At least one of the spouses must have lived in Florida for 6 months before filing for divorce. ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Spouse’s name.
There is no legal provision in Florida for restoration of a spouse's name upon divorce. However, there is a general statutory provision that allows for a person to change his or her name by petition filed with the court. [Florida Statutes Annotated; ... More details |
Florida Divorce - Where to file.
In the county where the respondent lives or the county where the spouses lived together before separation. ... More details |
Foreign divorce.
A foreign divorce is a divorce obtained outside the state in which the spouses live, either in a different country or in a different state. As a general rule, the divorce decree of one state must be recognized in all other states. ... More details |
Fraud.
Fraud means intentional deception. Because one person is usually giving something up (such as a large divorce settlement) by signing a premarital agreement, both people must fully disclose their financial situations to each other in advance. Not doin ... More details |
Funny jungle divorce.
"Two travelers see in the jungle of Amazon, as one local resident conducts to a precipice a woman with a stone adhered to a neck. "Hm,” murmured one of them, “Here the procedure of divorce is rather simplified." ... More details |
Georgia Divorce - Alimony maintenance spousal support.
Permanent or temporary alimony may be awarded to either spouse, unless the separation was caused by that spouse's desertion or adultery. The following factors are to be considered:
(1) the contribution of each spouse to the acquisition o ... More details |
Georgia Divorce - Approved Ground.
No-fault:
Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. ... More details |
Georgia Divorce - Child custody.
Joint or sole custody is granted, based upon the best interests of the child and a consideration of the following factors:
(1) the suitability of each parent as custodian; (2) the psychological, emotional, and developmental needs of the ... More details |
Georgia Divorce - Child support.
Both parents are liable for the support of minor children. The court may award child support from either parent, based on their customary needs and the parents' ability to pay. There are no specific factors for consideration set out in the statute. H ... More details |
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