The Basics of Florida Divorce

Can Your Marriage Be Saved?

Your marriage must be “irretrievably broken” in order to get a divorce in Florida.  Before you make such a statement, you must do some deep and thoughtful soul searching.  Have you tried everything possible to save your marriage?   If you’re unsure, we can refer you to marriage counselors, psychologists, or other medical or religious counselors.  If you are certain your marriage is irreparable and divorce is inevitable, then we will take you through the process with our primary focus on the preservation and stabilization of your family throughout this difficult time. 

Residency Requirements
One of you must have been a legal resident of the state of Florida for at least six months in order to file for divorce in this state.  [Florida Statute 61.021]

No Fault Divorce
Florida is a “no fault” state, meaning who is at fault is never an issue.  As long as one spouse states that “the marriage is irretrievably broken,”  or if one of the partners has been judged mentally incapacitated for a period of three years, the judge may grant the dissolution of the marriage.  Should one of the partners state that he or she doesn’t agree that the marriage is irretrievably broken, then the judge may refer the couple to counseling or take other action to help save the marriage.  [Florida Statute 61.052]

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