Frequently Asked Questions About the Divorce Process
You are either searching for answers because your divorce is taking forever or you're searching because you just found out/realized that a divorce is in your future. It may not seem like it at this very minute - but everything is going to be okay. We have listed a few of the more common questions and concerns below to, hopefully, help you through this situation. Try to relax. We will help you get through this.
Q1: What do I need to prove in order to
get a divorce?
A1: Florida is a "no fault" divorce state. This means that you
only have to establish that the marriage is "irretrievably broken."
This can be established simply by stating that you no longer wish to
be married and that there is no way to fix the marriage.
Q2: If we start the process to end the
marriage but then things change and we want to stay together will we
be allowed to terminate the proceedings and stay married?
A2: Yes. Many divorce petitions never reach a final hearing
where the judge orders the dissolution of your marriage. If no
order is entered you will remain married. You can also
voluntarily withdraw the petition for dissolution of marriage and
stop it that way.
Q3: How long will my divorce take?
A3: The time it takes to have legal dissolution of marriage
depends on the complexity of the case. Property and child
custody issues are the two main areas of complexity.
Q4: How much will my divorce cost?
A4: This also depends on the complexity of the case and the willingness of both parties to agree to a resolution. Family law attorneys charge on an hourly rate.