If you’re looking for information on how to get a divorce in Florida, this article will help you. Florida divorce attorney Gaila M. Anderson is able to answer your questions if you wish to speak with her as well. To make an appointment to speak with a divorce lawyer about your specific case call Anderson Law Group P.A. toll free (866) 244-9754 or (954) 485-1800; email: [email protected]. You can also reach us on our website contact page.
In the State of Florida, a divorce is called a “dissolution of marriage.” In order to get a divorce or dissolution of marriage, you must be a Florida resident for at least 6 months (180 days) prior to filing. If you have not been a resident for 6 months, there may be some circumstances where we can still help you determine where should file for divorce.
It is said, “Family Court is where good people are on their worst behavior. Criminal Court is where bad people are on their best behavior.”
This statement alone should give you pause. And should make you think about how you are going to conduct yourself and the emotional toll of getting a divorce. Remember, there is no reason to become a “bad person” even if you are hurt or was treated badly in the marriage. There are legal remedies to addressing if you were wronged as well as therapy to help you heal. Our intention is to make sure you have the proper legal representation as well as to ensure you do not leave the marriage in a self-destructive mindset. We are not just lawyers, we are people too. We understand the pain and the disappointment filing for and getting a divorce represents.
The question we often hear from prospective divorce clients is if it would be cheaper, easier and faster to file for divorce without hiring an attorney. Divorce or dissolution of marriage is one of those legal cases where the process is rather standardized and so it seems easy to do it yourself. But Beware. Filing for divorce and making sure your legal rights are protected is rarely that easy. In our personal opinion, it is always better to hire a divorce attorney.
Divorce is a very emotional time period. This emotional experience can last for years. If children are involved they can also be greatly affected which can lead to developmental and emotional challenges. Still, divorce is usually the best solution to a broken marriage especially if violence is involved. Lastly, there are some financial and at times social consequences to getting divorced that you need to be prepared for beforehand.
Therefore, it is important to have an attorney like Gaila M. Anderson who is sensitive to your realities, knows the law and is willing to protect your interests, that of your children if you have any, and make sure that any property or assets you are legally entitled to is secured.
In the State of Florida there two legal grounds for dissolution of marriage or divorce in Florida:
One is mental incapacity of one of the parties, where the one of the parties was determined to be incapacitated for the prior three years. The most common ground for divorce is where the marriage is irretrievably broken.
When divorce is because the marriage is irretrievably broken and there is a minor child in the marriage, or the respondent disagrees the marriage is irretrievably broken in his or her answer to the dissolution, the court may determine any of the following:
- Order either or both parties consult with a marriage counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, minister, priest, rabbi, or any other person deemed qualified by the court and acceptable to the parties ordered to seek consultation;
- Continue the dissolution proceedings for a reasonable length of time not to exceed three months, to allow the parties a chance to reconcile; or
- Take action deemed to be in the best interest of the parties and the minor child(ren) of the marriage.
Anderson Law Group P.A. represents divorce and dissolution of marriage cases throughout Florida. If you live in Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Lee County and Collier County including Miami, Aventura, Kendall, Coral Gables, Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Coral Springs Fort Myers, Naples, Port Charlotte, Lehigh, Bonita Springs and surrounding cities, we are the divorce attorneys to call.
Call the divorce lawyers at Anderson Law Group, P.A. toll free (866) 244-9754 or (954) 485-1800. We can meet at our office or schedule to meet with you outside of the office.
Nothing here infers legal advice or representation. In addition, law can be complicated and have very strict guidelines that must be followed or you can place yourself at risk. This is why it is my opinion if you are considering hiring an attorney contact an attorney who specializes in your legal case and seek answers that are specific to you and your circumstances. If you are in Florida and would like to speak with me, Gaila Anderson regarding your civil or criminal case, personal injury suit, employment law, real estate transaction, family law, divorce or dissolution of marriage, child custody, bankruptcy or other legal case, call Anderson Law Group toll free (866) 244-9754 or (954) 485-1800; Email: [email protected] (Se Habla Espanol).