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I Want To Divorce My Husband  I Want To Divorce My Husband:
I've been seperated from my husband for the past 5 years and I don't know where he is at. I now live in Tennessee for ...

Final Divorce Hearing Attendance  Final Divorce Hearing Attendance:
I am divorcing but will move out of state in 2 months. Is it absolutely necessary for me to attend the final hearing ...

Relocation Agreement With Child  Relocation Agreement With Child:
My wife and stepson are moving to Mississippi from Florida due to the Air Force relocating me.

Do I have to petition ...

What State Can I Divorce  In What State Can I Divorce?:
We were married in Georgia but I now live in the state of Florida.

In which state do I file for divorce?

Answer ...

Divorcing Out of State Inmate  Divorcing Out of State Inmate:
How do i divorce from my husband when he is in jail for the next 7 years?

I want to file for divorce and my husband ...

Incomplete Settlement After Divorce  Incomplete Settlement After Divorce:
Divorced but settlement not complete, can I remarry in Florida. Divorced in 2005, husband contested settlement....

Who Gets The House During Divorce?  Who Gets The House During Divorce?:
My husband has two previous kids 12 and 14 and they live 50% with us. We have together a 4 year old and 11 month ...

Answer to Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage  Answer to Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage:
I am the respondent and I was served with the Petition of Dissolution of Marriage ...

Florida Constructive Service for Divorce  Florida Constructive Service for Divorce:
My spouse lives in Illinois, but I have lived in Florida for the past six months.

Can I use constructive ...

New Marriage Divorce  New Marriage Divorce:
Only been married 3 months and I'm pregnant by another man. We got married while he was in jail, 3 months ago.

I am now pregnant ...

Lying With Uncontested Divorce Florida  Lying With Uncontested Divorce Florida:
My ex husband lied with our uncontested divorce. He said we did not have children. We have a daughter. At the ...

Live in New York Married in Florida  Live in New York Married in Florida:
I live in NY state but I married and obtained my marriage license in Florida. If I want to get divorced, must ...

Modify A Divorce Settlement  Modify A Divorce Settlement:
Once both parties sign the divorce marital settlement agreement, can either party go back and have it modified to get ...

Florida Or Texas Divorce With Child  Florida Or Texas Divorce With Child:
I currently live in Texas but my ex lives in Florida. What state do I need to file in to start the divorce process?...

Uncontested Divorce Final Hearing  Uncontested Divorce Final Hearing:
Does the Respondent need to attend the final hearing in a uncontested divorce case in Florida?

Answer to ...

Divorcing A Florida Inmate  Divorcing A Florida Inmate:
My husband left 10 years ago and I've not seen or heard from him since. After years of searching the Internet, I just discovered ...

What Property Belongs To Me  What Property Belongs To Me?:
We've been married about 7 years, no children. I'm in the military and have not been in Florida about 2 years. Now the ...

Withdraw Case For Dissolution of Marriage  Withdraw Case For Dissolution of Marriage:
I am the petitioner in a dissolution of marriage case that has been filed in the Florida courts and now ...

Divorce Person Out Of Country  How To Divorce a Person Out of Country: What can I do and what paperwork do I need to process the divorce of a person who is out of the country?

I ...

Florida Divorce & Back Taxes  Florida Divorce & Back Taxes:
I am recently divorced. I was a homemaker for eight years prior to the divorce, my ex-spouse was the only breadwinner....

Property Settlement & Ownership in Florida  Property Settlement & Ownership in Florida:
Me and my wife were divorced in Arizona. I live in Arizona and she lives in Florida. She had petitioned ...

Florida Divorce of Tennessee Marriage  Florida Divorce of Tennessee Marriage:
Hello! I got married in Tennessee 5 years ago, but me and my husband decided to separate. I can show proof ...

Marital Home With Minor Children  Marital Home With Minor Children:
Is there a preference of the courts when it comes to one spouse buying out the other spouse for the marital home ...

Property Before Marriage  Property Before Marriage:
I bought my house 13 years ago. I have now been married for 3 years and want a divorce.

What is my spouse entitled to?...

Divorce With Children & Property  Divorce With Children & Property:
My wife wants to file for an uncontested divorce. I have no objection to this. Which forms will I need based on the ...

Which Divorce Form Is Best  Which Divorce Form Is Best:
I have been married for 11 months and requesting a divorce from my husband. We have no property or children together. I ...

Simplified Divorce & Marital Settlement Agreement  Simplified Divorce & Marital Settlement Agreement:
My husband and I are both seeking to divorce. We have no minor children and we are not seeking any ...

Shared Parenting Change to Florida  Shared Parenting Change to Florida:
My ex and I have a shared parenting plan that was estabilished in another state prior to relocating to Florida....

Permanent Modification of Alimony  Permanent Modification of Alimony:
I am in arrears for my alimony payments due to a sudden loss of my job. I am currently still unemployed, but have ...

Uncontested Divorce Hearing With Answer & Waiver  Uncontested Divorce Hearing With Answer & Waiver:
I'm in the military and deployed to Iraq. My wife is the petitioner for the divorce and we signed ...

Represent Myself Without My Attorney  Represent Myself Without My Attorney:
I can no longer afford my divorce attorney (so far it's been 4 years) and I just dont feel that he has any desire ...

Relocation & Divorce Proceeding  Relocation Divorce Proceeding:
I am currently going through a divorce and our final hearing date is set for next month. I have decided to move out ...

Residency Requirement For Divorce in Florida  Residency Requirement For Divorce in Florida:
I am married to an Italian citizen in Italy. Can I get a divorce in Florida? I am a Floridian. The situation ...

Florida Marriage & Divorce in Brazil  Florida Marriage Divorce in Brazil:
I got married in Florida but me and my ex husband are Brazilians. Now we both live in Brazil. How do I get a divorce?...

Florida Dissolution of Marriage Missing Spouse  Florida Dissolution of Marriage Missing Spouse:
I've been trying to contact him for the last 6 months without any answer, by phone and e-mail.

I'...

Divorce Spouse in Atlanta Georgia  Divorce Spouse in Atlanta Georgia:
I have been seperated from my husband for 8 yrs. He had been having a affair with another woman who had followed ...

Husband Threatens To Take Kids  Husband Threatens To Take Kids:
Me and my husband are having issues. We fight all the time. So I told him I want a divorce finally and he grabbed ...

Divorce Spouse in Another Country  Divorce Spouse in Another Country:
I live in Florida and my spouse lives in another country. What is necessary for me to obtain a legal divorce?

Answer ...

No Cohabitation Clause  No Cohabitation Clause:
If you and your spouse are in complete disagreement about a no cohabitation clause will a judge add it to the final divorce ...

Case Dismissed - Start All Over?  Case Dismissed - Start All Over?:
My wife filed for divorce in 2004. She is living in Illinois, and I have been here in Florida since 2002. I made ...

Florida Divorce & Illegal Alien  Florida Divorce & Illegal Alien:
I tried to file for a divorce where we both agree as there are no kids or shared assets. He refused to sign papers ...

Wife Will Not Agree To Divorce  Wife Will Not Agree To Divorce:
The marriage is over, we have been seperated for 10 months. Have not been together in over two years.

Can I file ...

Divorce With Spouse In Another Country 
Divorce With Spouse In Another Country:
My husband lives in Haiti, is there a special form I need to us. We have no children or property. My husband ...

Florida Divorce & Social Security Number  Florida Divorce & Social Security Number:
Is a social security number required to file a divorce in the state of Florida?

Answer to Florida ...

Name Change After Divorce is Final  Name Change After Divorce is Final:
Steps to changing name after dissolution has been filed? Dissolution of marriage decree from 2007 in Tallahassee,...

Answering Petitions  Answering Petitions:
Question on answering petitions and counter-petitions. Once I have filed an "answer" & counter petition (for divorce) & the (original)...

Custody During Divorce  Custody During Divorce:
My husband and I recently separated and we agreed that I will live in NY with our daughters. He recently filed for dissolution ...

Respondent UK Citizen  Respondent UK Citizen:
My wife is a US citizen living in Florida. I have moved back to the UK and have been here for nearly 3 years.

I am trying ...

Residency Requirements In Florida 
Residency Requirements In Florida:
I lived in St. Petersburg for 25 years, recently moved to Missouri for 7 months, moving back to St. Petersburg,...

Serving Divorce Summons in Another State  Serving Divorce Summons in Another State:
My daughter in law is saying she is trying to have a summons served on my son for a divorce.

He is in ...

Divorce With Missing Spouse  Divorce With Missing Spouse:
My brother has been separated for about 10yrs and don't know where his wife moved.

What to do and how much will cost ...

Relocating With Minor Children & Divorce  Relocating With Minor Children & Divorce:
My husband and I have decided to get a divorce and I want to know if I can legally take our two small children ...

Petitioner Or Respondent in Answer  Petitioner Or Respondent in Answer:
How do I fill out the form in regards to me being the Petitioner of the original divorce. I placed a divorced ...

Florida Divorce Residency Requirements  Florida Divorce Residency Requirements:
I got married in New York and I am living in Florida.

Is it possible to get my divorce from Florida? What ...

Filing for Divorce in Florida  Filing for Divorce in Florida:
My husband and I live in Florida. we were maaried in Illinois. Where do we have to divorce?

I do not know where ...

Divorce Petition Precedence  Divorce Petition Precedence:
I filed for divorce in the UK prior to my wife filing in Florida. I have been advised in the UK that my papers have precedent....

Personal Service & Divorce in Florida  Personal Service & Divorce in Florida:
How do I proceed with personal service of my petition for dissolution with dependent or minor children?

Just ...

Reschedule Simplified Divorce Final Hearing  Reschedule Simplified Divorce Final Hearing:
I have a hearing already set for a simplified divorce both me and my wife signed and this is our final ...

Buying a House While Separated  Buying a House While Separated:
I want to buy a house. It is a great deal and needs to be done quick, however I have been separated from my ex for ...

Waiting Period For Florida Uncontested Divorce  Waiting Period For Florida Uncontested Divorce:
Is there a "Cooling off period" for an uncontested divorce filing? I live in Florida and I am in the ...

Florida Divorce With No Common Children  Florida Divorce With No Common Children:
I have been married for 5 years and me and my wife have been separated for 4 years. Now I would like to divorce ...

Florida Divorce & Georgia Resident  Florida Divorce & Georgia Resident:
I am trying to file for divorce (simplified). I was married in Florida. I now live in Georgia, my wife lives in ...

Divorce Rights For Permanent Resident  Divorce Rights For Permanent Resident:
I am a green card holder(Indian citizen) married to a US citizen. We got married in 1996 in India. Can I or ...

Malpractice Against Divorce Attorney  Malpractice Against Divorce Attorney:
What are the strongest points to file a malpractice suit against a divorce attorney? I strongly suspect my attorney ...

Florida Divorce Cannot Locate Spouse  Florida Divorce Cannot Locate Spouse:
I need to get a divorce but I cannot locate my ex-wife. I got married in 1999 in Yonkers, New York and in 2001 ...

Answering a Divorce Summons From Wyoming  Answering a Divorce Summons From Wyoming:
Can I get a standard form, or instructions (example), for answering a summons for divorce from Wyoming?

My ...

Serve Divorce Papers in Another Country  Serve Divorce Papers in Another Country:
How do you serve papers to someone not living in the US? My spouse and I were married in Massachusetts.

I ...

Is Mediation Mandatory in Florida  Is Mediation Mandatory in Florida:
My ex has filed a petition to terminate/modify alimony. The divorce was 10 years ago; after 26 yrs of marriage, I ...

Financial Affidavit - Florida Divorce  Financial Affidavit - Florida Divorce:
I am filing for a divorce in Florida. Our only assets are a car, truck and our house. The house is in foreclosure ...

Florida Uncontested Divorce - Final Hearing  Florida Uncontested Divorce - Final Hearing:
I got the final hearing notice from an uncontested divorce in Broward County, Florida.

I am an American ...

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