Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

In Florida, a statute exists that allows for a couple to go through a simplified dissolution of marriage. This would be instead of the regular dissolution of marriage, which usually takes place when there are contested issues or child custody decisions to be made. The simplified dissolution can be much less expensive, take less time, and be much less painful.

To qualify for a simplified dissolution, the couple must have no dependent children, no disputed property, and no dispute over division of assets and debts. Additionally, the woman must not be pregnant and both parties must agree to use this method to dissolve their marriage. Each one of these conditions must be met for a couple to use this process; if any one of them does not apply, they must go the regular route.

This can be advantageous for couples that can agree between themselves about how to resolve the asset and debt issues, and also those with no dependent children, adopted or biological. The system is designed so that attorneys are not necessary, though both husband and wife have to appear before a judge when the divorce is made final. Even if an attorney were involved for a short time at the end of the process, it would be significantly less expensive than an alternative method.

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If you are going through a divorce, legal counsel can be extremely helpful and can save you from a lot of stress. For more information, contact the West Palm Beach divorce attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. by calling 561-353-2800.