Author: MJT
The Ins And Outs Of Florida
Divorce Law
Divorce is not a delightful topic for anyone. It is painful, at times messy, and no one
walks away from the table with a smile on their face (except maybe the
attorney). No one ever says “I do”
thinking one day they will be saying “I don’t.”
Florida is a
place known the world over for her fun-filled theme parks and other attractions. Thousands of tourists descend each year,
going back home with a mound of keepsakes and happy memories. One may easily
forget that Florida has her own
residents, and happy times do not always abound like at Disney World. For those
who can no longer continue on as a married couple will quickly become
knowledgeable of Florida divorce
law.
You do not have to be checking out the leisure suits,
retirement homes, and the shuffle board action to be considered a resident and
able to dissolve your marriage in Florida. Divorce laws state that only one spouse has
to be living in Florida for as
little as six months.
The Nitty Gritty
Like most other states, Florida
divorce law gives only two acceptable grounds for pulling the plug: 1) The
marriage is irrevocably broken or irreconcilable differences and 2) Incurable
insanity. It is unlikely that your
spouse’s constant nagging and pickiness will be sufficient argument for driving
you insane. If you chose to hire one, a
qualified divorce attorney can explain the many different Florida
divorce laws and walk you through the paperwork and procedures.
Florida
divorce law gives some couples the option of what is called a Simplified
Dissolution of Marriage. Think of this
as a basic, no fluff-no fuss end to your wedded life. There are a few requirements to meet:
- No children, and the wife is not pregnant
- The property has already been divvied up
- One or both spouses is a resident of the state of Florida
for a minimum of six months.
- There is no chance for reconciliation.
Florida does
allow one spouse to seek alimony or spousal support from the other. Before you break out in a cold sweat, the
court takes several factors into consideration when deciding if and how much
support is to be awarded:
- The standard of living before the separation
- The length of the marriage
- The age and health of each party
- All financial assets, including real estate
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