Divorce

Florida is a no-fault state — you do not need to prove wrongdoing to end a marriage. What you do need is a clear strategy for the financial and parenting decisions that follow.

Overview

Dissolution of Marriage in Florida

To file in Florida, one spouse must have resided in the state for at least six months before the petition. The only ground required is that the marriage is irretrievably broken, though a court may consider a claim of mental incapacity in limited circumstances.

The financial side is where most cases are actually decided. Florida requires mandatory financial disclosure from both parties: income, assets, debts, tax returns, and account statements. Complete and accurate disclosure protects you; incomplete disclosure from the other side is grounds to compel and, sometimes, to reopen a judgment.

Equitable distribution begins from a presumption of an equal division of marital property and debt, adjusted by statutory factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse's contribution, and intentional dissipation of assets. Property owned before the marriage generally remains non-marital if it can be traced and was not commingled.

Case Types

Issues We Resolve in Divorce

Equitable distribution of homes, accounts, and businesses
Retirement accounts and pension division
Marital debt allocation
Alimony: bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational
Child support calculation under Florida guidelines
Parenting plans and timesharing schedules
Hidden asset and dissipation claims
Business valuation and closely held companies
Marital home buyout or sale
Enforcement of prenuptial agreements
Uncontested and simplified dissolution
Post-judgment modification and enforcement

How It Works

Our Approach to Your Case

Strategy and Filing

We identify the contested issues, set realistic objectives, and file or respond in a way that positions the case properly from day one.

Disclosure and Discovery

We complete your mandatory disclosure and pursue the other side's — subpoenas, depositions, and valuations where assets are unclear or understated.

Mediation or Trial

Broward County requires mediation in most cases. We arrive prepared with a documented position, and we try the issues that cannot be settled fairly.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reason to get divorced in Florida?+

No. Florida is a no-fault state. Stating that the marriage is irretrievably broken is sufficient, and the court will not require proof of adultery, abandonment, or other misconduct to grant the dissolution.

How is alimony decided?+

The court first examines one spouse's need and the other's ability to pay, then considers the length of the marriage, the standard of living, each party's earning capacity, and contributions to the marriage. Florida's 2023 reform eliminated permanent alimony for new cases.

What happens to the marital home?+

Common outcomes are a buyout by one spouse, a sale with the proceeds divided, or deferred sale with one parent remaining until the children finish school. Which applies depends on equity, affordability, and the parenting plan.

What if my spouse is hiding assets?+

We use formal discovery, subpoenas to financial institutions, and forensic review of accounts. Courts treat concealment seriously and can award a disproportionate share of the estate as a consequence.

Can we file an uncontested divorce?+

Yes, if you agree on all issues including property, support, and parenting. Uncontested cases are faster and far less expensive, and we still ensure the agreement is drafted so it is enforceable.

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