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How Do I File For Divorce?
Filing for divorce is like initiating any other civil lawsuit – you must first file papers at the courthouse (a “Complaint”). Many states have the necessary forms available … more
What Exactly Does It Mean To Be Divorced?
If you are divorced it means that a judge has signed a “dissolution of marriage” declaring that you are no longer legally married to your spouse. Just as getting married is a … more
What Is The Difference Between a "Fault" and a "No Fault" Divorce?
A “no fault” divorce is one where the spouse filing for divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. All states allow divorces regardless of who is at … more

Disclosures in Divorce .... The Financial Affidavit
A divorce is not just the splitting apart of two individuals but it is the legal separation of everything that they jointly own as well. Thus, like in many states, when you file for divorce in Florida the parties must file an affidavit with the court documenting their income and expenses. For the common folk in Florida this is Family Law Form 12.902(b). For persons who make … more
How to Avoid an Ugly Divorce
While a divorce clearly indicates that a couple no longer wants to be married, the process of getting divorced does not have to be ugly. Often, particularly if there are children from the marriage, it is important to keep things amicable because the divorced spouses must continue to communicate after the divorce is finalized. Just how that can be accomplished depends on the … more