Florida Family Law FAQs
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In Florida, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
A: Yes, Florida law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, if that modification or … More -
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What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Florida?
A: The Florida Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement … More -
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What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Florida
A: In Florida, in addition to the actual petition for dissolution of marriage (divorce), you must file the following: A copy of the summons served on the other … More -
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When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Florida?
A: A court may consider alimony in any divorce case. Florida courts are permitted to consider: whether adultery occurred during marriage and the circumstances of … More -
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What are Grounds for Divorce in Florida?
A: A Florida Court may grant a divorce if it finds that the marriage is irretrievably broken or that one of the parties is mentally incapacitated. (Florida Statutes … More -
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What are the Laws in Florida about How Marital Property will be Distributed After Divorce?
A: Florida is an equitable distribution state. In order to distribute the marital properly fairly, a Florida Court will consider all relevant factors including: the … More -
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What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Florida?
A: In order to obtain a divorce in Florida, one of the parties must have resided in the state for 6 months prior to filing a petition for divorce. (Florida Statutes … More
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