Divorce is the legal termination of a marriage through court order. In Florida, divorce is governed by the Marriage Dissolution Act, and the official term for the divorce process is 'dissolution of marriage'. All that is required is that the marriage be "irretrievably broken." Either spouse can file for the dissolution of marriage. A marriage is found to be “irretrievably broken” when the marital relationship has already virtually ended, there is no hope for reconciliation, and it is in the parties’ best interests that their marriage be dissolved. That does not require that the parties live apart before seeking a marital dissolution.

Certain couples may qualify to dissolve their marriage themselves through a simplified process, but these couples must meet certain conditions. Most divorces qualify for the regular dissolution of marriage and oftentimes require the services of an experienced attorney, as complex issues such as child support, and time sharing agreements, the division of property or other assets, or alimony have to be settled.

Our goal is to help you settle your case while minimizing financial and emotional stress. As a member of the Collaborative Family Lawyers of South Florida we aim to use the 'Collaborative Law' process that enables divorcing parties and parties involved in other family law disputes, each represented by counsel, to resolve the parties' differences in a non­adversarial setting. In other words, without "fighting it out" in court. Click here to learn more about this process.

However, if necessary we will vigorously represent your interests in court as needed, starting from filing a petition or responding to a petition, representing you in mediation, reaching settlements for child support, time sharing agreements, alimony, parental responsility, or equitable distribution. Call us at 954-476-711 or email us for a consultation!

To learn more about the divorce process, click on the below links*:

The Florida Bar: Divorce in Florida

Florida Divorce Source

Lawyers.com: Divorce in Florida

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