Florida Divorce Law - Steps in a Divorce - Divorce Filing

Common Florida Divorce Questions and Answers:

Q: Are these divorce case steps the same every time, in every court?

A: There are some variations. The one thing you can expect is to go to mediation. It is required in Florida Divorce Law. Otherwise, the steps show the most common procedures in most divorce courts. Of course, judges have the discretion to change the sequence.

Q: Do men automatically get screwed? (excuse our language)

A: Florida Divorce law is gender neutral. Neither Men nor Women automatically get a given outcome. Man or Woman, you must become educated about Florida Divorce law and use that knowledge to get the best outcome possible.

Q: My spouse doesn't want to pay child support. How does this work?

A: You can almost count on some type of child support due from one parent to another. Florida divorce law is really "big" on the issue of child support.

Q: Do I give up everything if I move out?

A: You can move out and still have full rights in your property. But be aware, if there are children and you move out without them - your chances of gaining custody are reduced. If you reference the above divorce steps, it may not be in your interest to move out before mediation.

Q: How long will my divorce take?

A: If everyone signs all the divorce paperwork - 3 months. If you have to go through mediation - 3 to 6 months. If you fight till the end - 1 to 2 years.

Q: How much will this divorce cost me?

A: One cost that remains steady is the court filing fee for a dissolution of marriage: $408. As for a divorce attorney fee, we offer several options from $675 up to $6500.

Q: Where do I start?

A: No matter how you do it, the best way to start is with our in-office consultation. That is the first logical step to any divorce. The first visit is absolutely free. You leave with a ton of divorce information. There is no further obligation, everything is a secret, and we also give you several alternatives if you would like to hire us as your divorce lawyer.

Q: Can I stop the divorce?

A: No. Florida divorce law allows for divorce if only one spouse desires to proceed and states the marriage is broken. You can slow down the divorce but that will only have negative effects on your children and assets. But do not let this discourage you if the marriage can be saved. Always try to save your marriage before all else.