Filing for a Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage)
If you are traveling down the divorce path, like many people are these days, you are overwhelmed with questions about what you are supposed to do. All you know is that your marriage has sadly ended and it’s time to move on. The Fort Lauderdale divorce attorneys practicing at Braverman & Hymowitz are proficient in assisting individuals with the important steps necessary to complete the divorce process.
What you Need to Do
The first thing you should do if you find yourself going through a divorce is to contact a qualified divorce attorney in Fort Lauderdale who can guide you through the process. You should also try to be as cooperative as possible for it will hasten the process and reduce the stress level for the entire family. It’s not a good idea to change jobs or plan to move out of the immediate area for that could have a detrimental affect on the child custody and/or visitation (now referred to as timesharing) issues. In Florida, both parents have rights and obligations with regard to their children, including parental responsibility and child support. If relocating with minor children is an issue, there must be either an agreement adopted by the court or a court order prior to the relocation. Florida allows for a “no-fault” divorce which means the spouse filing for the divorce is not required to provide evidence that the other spouse did something wrong. Notwithstanding, the court may still consider “fault” issues and the circumstances of the parties such as dissipation, waste and/or concealment of marital assets, substance abuse, emotional cruelty, infidelity, insanity and/or other mental health issues. While Florida does not require a formal separation prior to divorce (dissolution of marriage), we can assist you if you believe you are not ready for divorce but wish to explore a separation from your spouse.
Attending to Divorce Details in Fort Lauderdale
Part of the divorce process is to not only divide up accrued property and/or assets, but to determine how jointly accrued debt will be paid and the many issues surrounding child support, child custody, and visitation for the non-custodial parent. If you and your soon to be ex-spouse are unable to agree, your attorney may recommend mediation, which is a less expensive way to arrive at decisions than going to court. When the details have been decided, the court issues the final divorce decree and you are free to begin your new life.
Regardless of your divorce situation, consulting with a divorce attorney is a good first step to take in the process. The divorce attorneys at the law firm of Braverman & Hymowitz welcome the opportunity to discuss the details of your divorce and offer you experienced legal counsel on successfully filing your claim. Alan Jay Braverman and Michael A. Hymowitz are both Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital and Family Law. Call us today at 954-524-0505 to schedule your initial consultation, or complete our quick contact web form.
