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How Long Does a Divorce Take in Florida?

Many people wonder how long it takes to get divorced in the state of Florida. To get an answer to that question, you need to understand the laws and regulations Florida has towards divorces. Consult with a Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney Gustavo E. Frances from the Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A, to learn more about Contested cases and why they are the worst type of divorce cases in Florida.

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How Long Does a Divorce Take in Florida?

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  1. How Long Does A Divorce Take In Florida? How Long Does A Divorce Take In Florida?

  2. When two people cannot share their bonds of marriage any longer, divorce is a valid option. Many people wonder how long does it take to get divorced in the state of Florida. To get an answer to that question, they need to understand the laws and regulations the state of Florida has towards divorces.

  3. Understanding The Basics The state of Florida has two different types of divorces: ❖ Uncontested divorce ❖ Contested divorce

  4. In order for the case to uncontested, both spouses have to agree on every detail surrounding their divorce. This involves: ★ Parenting arrangements Uncontested Divorce Uncontested Divorce ★ Child support ★ Alimony ★ Division of assets ★ Division of liabilities ★ Tax exemptions (and who gets them, if applicable)

  5. Here Is How It Works: Here Is How It Works: ★ It takes approximately 3 weeks to prepare the case and all the paperwork ★ Filing for a divorce is usually instant (unless there is a long waiting queue, which is a rare case) ★ It takes about 3 months until the final hearing ★ Total divorce process lasts about 4 months

  6. Initially Contested Cases These types of cases are traditionally prepared, and their process time is a lot longer than with the uncontested cases. Statistically speaking, almost half of all these initially contested cases settle at a “half-way point” in the divorce process. This means that instead of the case lasting up to 2 years, it lasts about 1 year.

  7. Here Is How Things Are Done: Preparing the case takes about 4 weeks ❖ Summons and personal petitions last between 1 and 3 weeks ❖ The answering period is 3 weeks ❖ Financial disclosure lasts for 3 months ❖ From the time of filing for divorce, mediation lasts between 4 and 5 months ❖

  8. Hire An Attorney Hire An Attorney Consult with a Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney Gustavo E. Frances from the Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A, to learn more about Contested cases and why they are the worst type of divorce cases in Florida.

  9. Contact Details Contact Details 954-533-2756 200 SE 6th St, #402, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 https://www.lauderdaledefense.com/Co ntact.shtml

  10. THANKS! THANKS!

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