You need to meet the Florida divorce requirements before you’re eligible to dissolve your marriage, the biggest ones being that you must be a resident of the state and have grounds for divorce. Residency requirements To file for divorce in Florida, you or your spouse must be a resident for...
The first unique hurdle members of the military and their spouses encounter when wanting to file for divorce is deciding where to file. Many states provide exceptions for residency requirements for active duty service personnel who prefer to file in the state he/she is currently stationed in. How...
Before filing for divorce in Florida, it is important to determine: If you meet a state-wide 6-month residency requirement. The type of divorce you qualify for. Whether you will be hiring a lawyer. All these factors will influence the timeline and the cost of your marriage dissolution. The...
Author’s note by Attorney Howard Iken: In Florida, jurisdiction over a divorce is established when one spouse has been a resident of the state for a minimum of six months before filing the divorce petition. This residency requirement ensures that the state has the authority to handle divorce ...
Author’s note by Attorney Howard Iken: In Florida, jurisdiction over a divorce is established when one spouse has been a resident of the state for a minimum of six months before filing the divorce petition. This residency requirement ensures that the state has the authority to handle divorce ...