Index

Florida Statutes Section 61.052

Summary

Defines the 'no-fault' divorce standard in Florida, requiring only that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to end a marriage without having to prove adultery or cruelty.
  • 02.
    The right to seek a simplified dissolution if both parties agree and have no minor children.
  • 03.
    The right to testify that the marriage cannot be repaired.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Abatement (temporary pause) of proceedings if the court believes the marriage can be saved through counseling.
  • 02.
    Dismissal of the petition if the 6-month residency requirement is not met.

Verified Citations

""