Procedure .. ifloridadivorce.com LLC

 How long does it take to get divorced?

This depends on the facts and issues relevant to your case, the duration of the marriage, and, of course, finances. It may take a year or longer to finalize your divorce. Illustrated below are the steps that are taken in a typical divorce in order for the divorce decree (the piece of paper) to be issued.

Most people are not familiar with divorce procedure. Be sure to write down your questions about this and anything else on your mind that needs clarification. We will gladly answer all of your questions and explain anything that you don’t understand.

COURAGE

It takes courage to pick up the phone and make the call, but taking action is the first step.

Consultation

Discussion of case and retainer.

Reflection .. Courage

Making sure your mind is made up. Knowing what you want. Planning ahead. 

Attorney prepares Petition for Divorce

Sitting down and talking to your spouse can be upsetting when communication has deteriorated and the relationship is acrimonious.

Pre-filing tasks

File Divorce Petition

To get the ball rolling, a divorce petition is drawn up by your attorney. This document is written by him/her (with your input) and formally served to your spouse and filed in the state court of the residential county where you or your spouse lives. The petition establishes basic and important, relevant information about the marriage, naming the husband, wife and any children, and includes statements about community or separate property, child custody/support and/or spousal support.

The petition establishes the date of separation, files restraining orders and sets parameters that must be followed during the divorce such as selling property or borrowing money, taking children out of state, insurance issues and other limitations. This petition is formally served to your spouse, often by a professional process server (known as service of process). Your spouse may file a response and the divorce can proceed without a court hearing when there is no disagreement.

Doing your home work

The more organized you are in your divorce, the more organized your attorney will be. You will be asked for documentation that will establish the terms of your divorce, including finances, assets, debt, liabilities, income and expenses.