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How long will
the divorce process last?
In cases of a joint
divorce Florida law says that only 20 days must
pass from date of filling before the divorce can
be final.
If the divorce is contested, meaning
that both parties are not in agreement it can take
much longer.
Can my Spouse
and I use the same attorney?
In cases where both
parties seek to share same counsel it is forbidden
because of client and attorney
confidentiality.
Do I have
to go to court?
Normally it depends
on the county but some counties do not have a need
for court, though if children are involved most of
the time there is a requirement for court.
How long do I have to live in Florida
before I can file for divorce?
In the state of
Florida there is a 6 month residency requirement
unless one of the parties is an active military
member.
Where do I file for a
divorce?
Depending on many
factors such as children and if both parties
reside in same county, state or even country can
have an impact on where the divorce must be filed.
Can I move out of the Marital
Residence?
It is better to speak
with an attorney on your particular case to if it
is better to stay or leave
Am I required
to attend a parenting course?
All parents are
required by court to attend a parenting class when
involved in cases of divorce
What happens
to the engagement ring?
An engagement ring
prior to marriage is a non-marital asset.
The wife gets to keep
the engagement
ring.
What happens to the family
pet?
The pet is
considered personal property and must be awarded
to one spouse or the other. There is
no
custody or visitation for a family pet
What happens
to the house?
Like all assets they
must be agreed upon or awarded to one spouse or
dived at the judges discretion |