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Family Law / DivorceFlorida, USA

Florida No-Fault Dissolution of Marriage Law

Summary

Abolishes the requirement to prove 'grounds' for divorce like adultery or cruelty; a spouse only needs to state that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to end a marriage without having to prove the other spouse did something wrong.
  • 02.
    Right to seek a divorce even if the other spouse does not want one.
  • 03.
    Right to seek alimony based on financial need and ability to pay, regardless of fault.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Equitable distribution of assets and liabilities by the court if parties cannot agree.
  • 02.
    Legal fees may be awarded to the spouse with less financial resources.
  • 03.
    Court-ordered mediation is usually mandatory before a trial can occur.

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