In Florida, the legal definition for divorce is Dissolution of Marriage. To begin your Florida dissolution of marriage, one party must file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The Petition will be filed with the clerk of court in the county in which the parties last lived together. The Petition will include a request for the dissolution. As Florida is a no-fault state, the party filing the divorce, or Petitioner, will state the marriage is irretrievably broken. The Petitioner will also request in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage that the court order a determination of any other matters relevant to the dissolution such as child support, timesharing, alimony and distribution of any marital assets or debt.
This is a complex document. It is vital that it is prepared properly in order to ensure a favorable outcome for the party filing. If you are considering filing for divorce in Florida, please email our office or call (407) 835-9900. We will schedule an initial consultation for you with Attorney Wade P. Luther. Mr. Luther practices exclusively in the area of family law. He has extensive knowledge and experience in filing Petitions for Dissolutions of Marriage and all areas of family law.