Florida is a no-fault state, meaning you do not need a reason to file for divorce. All the law requires is that you allege that there are irreconcilable differences. Divorce is difficult, so the decision to file for divorce should be an informed one. Many issues come from filing for divorce in Florida, such as equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, alimony, and children’s issues. Among the children’s issues are establishing a parenting plan and child support. There are specific legal strategies for dealing with each of these issues, which can maximize what you and your family get out of your divorce. You should know what those strategies are.
Divorces can be done by agreement between the parties (“uncontested divorce”) or through litigation by filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and serving it on the other party. In either event, Mediation can be used as a successful tool to reach an agreement on some or all of the issues in your case. Knowing which route your divorce is most likely to take and the different avenues available can help ease your anxieties during your case.
