Filing For Divorce In Jacksonville or Green Cove Springs

In the state of Florida, divorce is known as the dissolution of marriage. For a married couple, this will end their marital relationship and cause them to have to divide their property, debts and assets. If one spouse cannot support themselves, alimony may become an issue and support may be awarded to one party or another. If there are children that are an issue of the marriage, child custody and support of the children will also be an issue to be managed as well. With the help of our experienced divorce attorneys, we can represent those experiencing divorce in Florida with ease and will review each case carefully to find the most equitable result for you in this scenario.

Handling Divorces With Utmost Care

In order to file for divorce in Florida, you or your spouse must be a resident of Florida for at least six months prior to filing your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. If you have children in common with your spouse, you will need to file in the Circuit Court where your children reside the majority of the time.

What Are Florida’s Divorce Laws?

Florida is a no-fault state for grounds for dissolution. This means that if the parties believe that the marriage is irretrievably broken and marriage counseling cannot help reconcile the marriage, a dissolution of marriage may be granted. The Court will equitably divide the marital assets and debts and set aside those non-marital assets/debts that were proven to be nonmarital. However, in some instances, non-marital assets/debts can become marital assets/debts when the non-marital property is commingled with the marital property.

How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce In Florida?

The type of divorce will affect how long it will take to get a divorce in Florida. If the divorce is uncontested, a divorce can take as little as one month. However, with more complicated situations, it can take up to a year to finalize a divorce in Florida.

Are You Facing A Contested Divorce?

A contested divorce is when one party doesn’t agree with another on an issue related to the divorce. This can include child timesharing, child support, alimony, property division and any other issue relevant to the divorce case. Our divorce lawyer will represent you accordingly.

For More Information, Speak With Our Divorce Lawyer

At Finnell, McGuinness, Nezami & Andux P.A., we offer legal consultations to those needing our legal expertise regarding divorce in Clay County. To speak to a family law attorney as soon as possible, call 904-717-7747.