Divorce
A dissolution of marriage is the proper term for an event that most people refer to as “divorce.” It is the legal method to end a marriage relationship. It can be done either on a pre-suit or post-suit basis through mediation, settlement conferences, or trial. It can be done after suit by filing the petition for dissolution of marriage and then by entering into a settlement agreement reached at mediation or otherwise after the analysis and discovery regarding the nature of the estate and the individual rights of the parties or through trial. Effective family law representation should be able to handle all aspects of a dissolution of marriage not only to have the ability to settle a case, but to have the knowledge, experience and where with all to handle a case through trial. If your representation does not have the ability to handle your case to trial, it is our belief that you will be at a disadvantage.
Basis for Divorce: Florida is a no-fault state, meaning the basis for divorce is purely the lack of the desire to continue the relationship. If either party feels that the marriage is irretrievable broken, then the court will grant the dissolution of marriage. It is not necessary to go into detail over fault, wrong doing or inappropriate behavior unless those items have an impact on either child custody or the finances of the family.
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