Fort Lauderdale Divorce & Separation Laws

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Divorce & Separation in Fort Lauderdale

 Divorce is often called marriage separation or legal dissolution of marriage. The laws of divorce vary from country to country and state to state. A divorce can take place only when husband and wife mutually decide not to live with each other. It is important to consult a divorce lawyer when thinking of divorce as there are many legal issues involved in divorce and its settlement. A divorce or legal separation petitioner needs to be sure that his/her legal rights are protected throughout the process of divorce. It is important to understand the difference between contested and uncontested divorce.

Uncontested Divorce in Fort Lauderdale

An uncontested divorce is one in which the spouses do not need the court's mediation on property/asset division, spousal support, child support or child custody issues. Both the parties can find solution outside the courtroom. Usually judges and lawyers prefer to get divorce matters resolved in an uncontested manner. Statistics show that 95% of divorces in the US are uncontested because the parties mutually agree on separation clauses which give a fairer ground in the court for a guaranteed divorce.    

Contested Divorce in Fort Lauderdale

A contested divorce is one in which spouses cannot come to an agreement on property/asset division, spousal support, child support or child custody issues. The disputes between husband and wife are resolved by the court. There are few steps involved in a contested divorce procedure. After these proceedings, the court gives the final decision.

If you need any legal help for filing divorce petition, contact our divorce and legal separation lawyers to set up legal consultation.