{"id":609,"date":"2022-06-17T18:00:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T18:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/figueroalawgroup.com\/?page_id=609"},"modified":"2023-11-13T15:34:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T15:34:24","slug":"divorce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/figueroalawgroup.com\/family-law\/divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"609\" class=\"elementor elementor-609\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20cd4fc elementor-section-full_width elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20cd4fc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be50ff1\" data-id=\"be50ff1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13e1da8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13e1da8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Filing for Divorce in Melbourne, FL<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9f6caa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f9f6caa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Let the Figueroa Law Group, P.A. Guide You Forward<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a951a3b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a951a3b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b4bd86\" data-id=\"1b4bd86\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8205e8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8205e8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divorce can be a confusing, uncertain, and stressful time and the Figueroa Law Group, P.A. understands these issues. You want a divorce attorney in Melbourne, FL who will\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/figueroalawgroup.com\/other-practice-areas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensure that your legal rights are professionally asserted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0and that the health and interests of your children are thoroughly protected. The Figueroa Law Group, P.A. can guide you through the stages of your divorce as a trustworthy legal adviser who is solution-focused.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ac5c65\" data-id=\"9ac5c65\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-794b052 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"794b052\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/figueroalawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/divorce-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-624\" alt=\"https:\/\/figueroalawgroup.com\/alimony-what-do-i-need-to-know-before-divorce\/\" srcset=\"https:\/\/figueroalawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/divorce-1.webp 500w, https:\/\/figueroalawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/divorce-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b684222 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b684222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why do I need a Divorce Attorney in Florida?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357a76f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"357a76f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divorce can be a difficult and emotional process, but having a skilled divorce lawyer can make all the difference. When choosing a divorce lawyer, it is important to look for someone who is experienced in the specific practice areas that are relevant to your case.\u00a0 You want a lawyer who has experience in litigation and trials as well as training to be able to facilitate an amicable settlement when possible.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you have complex financial assets, you will want a lawyer who is skilled in equitable division of high assets including retirement, brokerage and other investment accounts, debts, real estate, business evaluations and when to engage the services of an allied professional such as a forensic certified public accountant, if and as needed. If you have children, you will want a lawyer knowledgeable about child parenting plans to support the emotional and developmental needs of children, child support and related expenses and parental rights in the \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.figueroalawgroup.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family law matter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Figueroa Law Group P.A. has divorce lawyers who are highly experienced in all of these areas, and more. We will work diligently to protect your interests and obtain the\u00a0 best possible outcome for your unique circumstances.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are considering divorce, please contact our law office today for a consultation. We would be happy to answer any questions you have and provide you the personal help you need to navigate this difficult time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfae007 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfae007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Divorce?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6899e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6899e36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the state of Florida, divorce is defined as the \u201cdissolution of marriage\u201d (Florida Statutes, Section 61.021). This means that the legal relationship between a husband and wife is ended, their marriage is irretrievably broken and request that their marriage be dissolved.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida is a no fault State and divorce can be granted when a spouse has been a resident for 6 months prior to the filing of the petition for dissolution and that\u00a0 the marriage is irretrievably broken.\u00a0 Once the divorce process is finalized, both parties are free to remarry and\/or live their lives per their choosing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0970ce8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0970ce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are Florida Grounds for Divorce?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6196734 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6196734\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re considering divorce in the state of Florida, it\u2019s important to understand the divorce process and what divorce grounds are required. In Florida law, divorce is classified as a no-fault divorce, meaning fault-finding is not required.<\/p><p>When filing for divorce, you must only state that your marriage is irretrievably broken. However, there are still some requirements that must be met in order to file for divorce.<\/p><p>At least one spouse must be a six-month Florida resident before filing for divorce. This residency requirement can be met with a showing of driver\u2019s license issued prior to 6 months from filing the petition or by sworn testimony.\u00a0 \u00a0Military members are presumed to be a Florida resident for purposes of maintaining any action if he or she is living in Florida.. Additionally, for military members there must be a concurrent intent to be a permanent Florida resident as an element for the residency test.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0Additionally, a more streamlined simplified divorce is an option for couples without children and only assets and debts.<\/p><p>This option involves less paperwork, court appearances, negotiation time and may be less expensive. To be eligible for a simple divorce, the following conditions must be met:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jurisdiction must be met<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both spouses agree that the marriage cannot be saved<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No minor children under 18 (biological or adopted) or dependent children<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wife cannot be pregnant,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One spouse has lived in Florida for 6 months<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both spouses divide assets and obligations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither party is seeking alimony<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiving your right to a trial and an appeal<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both parties must sign the petition<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both spouses attend the final hearing at the same time<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions or concerns about divorce in Florida, it\u2019s best to consult with an experienced and skilled\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/figueroalawgroup.com\/video-center\/figueroa-law-group-p-a\/6-tips-for-working-effectively-with-your-attorne\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attorney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-755a947 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"755a947\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Timesharing - Putting Children First<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-949e984 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"949e984\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divorce is never an easy process, but when children are involved, it can become even more difficult. In Florida, the court\u2019s primary consideration is the best interests of the child or children.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that the court will focus on ensuring that the divorce does not have a negative impact on the children\u2019s lives.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The court will consider the following factors:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The child\u2019s relationship with each parent.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parent\u2019s demonstrated ability to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honor the timesharing schedule.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The anticipated division of parental responsibilities after the litigation and the extent of responsibilities delegated to third parties.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parents\u2019 ability to act upon the needs of the child over their own needs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Length of time the child has lived in a stable environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The geographic viability of the parenting plan with attention paid to the needs of school-age children and the amount of time traveling to effectuate the parenting plan.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moral fitness of the parents.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mental and physical health of the parents, home, school, and community records of the child.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The preference of the child if the court deems the child is of sufficient age, intelligence, and understanding to express a preference.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each parent\u2019s ability to be informed of the circumstance of the minor child<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The child\u2019s friends, teachers, medical care, providers, daily activities, and favorite things.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The demonstrated ability of each parent to provide a consistent routine for the child such as discipline, daily schedules for homework, meals, and bedtime.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence of domestic violence.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether either parent has provided false information to the court on the parenting tasks customarily performed by each parent and the division of parental responsibilities before the litigation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parents demonstrated the ability to participate and are involved in the child\u2019s school and extracurricular activities.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parent\u2019s demonstrated ability to maintain an environment for the child free from substance abuse.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability of each parent to protect the child from the ongoing litigation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parent\u2019s knowledge of the developmental stages and needs of the child.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parent\u2019s ability to meet those needs and any other factor relevant to determine a specific parenting plan, including the time-sharing schedule.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By taking these factors into consideration, the court can ensure that the divorce does not adversely affect the children involved.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b8778f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b8778f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Handling All Types of Divorce<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2ee17c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2ee17c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Divorce is something that no one plans to happen, but unfortunately, it is a reality for many couples. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to divorce your spouse or your spouse files for divorce, it is important to know that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each divorce case is unique, the facts and circumstances are unique and therefore your divorce requires a unique approach with a skilled an experienced attorney. The Figueroa Law Group, P.A. has the skills and experience and has handled thousands of cases providing their clients with a step by step analysis and case strategy to meet the client\u2019s individual goals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bce9f18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bce9f18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of divorce<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c37bb60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c37bb60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Uncontested<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3d3f35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3d3f35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Uncontested divorce is sometimes the more beneficial type of divorce in Florida. In an uncontested divorce, the parties have already agreed on all issues related to their divorce, including property division, child custody, and support. The parties often remain amicable after the divorce has concluded.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f32191f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f32191f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contested<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffa7b20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffa7b20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A contested divorce occurs when the parties cannot agree on one or more of these issues. These cases are litigated and the process is more complicated and requires significant time and preparation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c93e71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c93e71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Collaborative Family Law<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bc1049 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bc1049\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Diana Figueroa, Esquire is also trained in the collaborative process of family law. This process is to:<\/p><ul><li>facilitate the case in a manner that will encourage development of a settlement agreement that meets the goals, interests and concerns of both parties<\/li><li>a process outside of court where the attorneys on both sides<\/li><li>helps clients understand and address difficult and complex issues that arise in a divorce<\/li><li>helps the parties explore options that can lead to resolution of their divorce issues on a going forward basis<\/li><li>requires transparency which is honest, voluntary, and good faith exchange of all relevant information<\/li><\/ul><p>The collaborative process involves meetings that can be remote, and the process can be completed in 4 to 6 months on average. These meetings can include a financial neutral to advise both parties and a mental health neutral to address any emotional or psychological issues of the parties or the children.<\/p><p>This process can be less stressful for all involved and less time consuming than the traditional divorce litigation. However, in the event that either client decides to go to court, all the professional from the collaborative process including the attorneys are disqualified from participating in future litigation. The positive is that this is a process that both parties commit to achieve solution out of court that consider the interests and goals of each family member.<\/p><p>If this process is right for you, call us right away to schedule your consultation with our highly skilled and experienced collaborative attorney.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a802ea7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a802ea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">High Net Worth<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5df90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f5df90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A high net worth divorce is a divorce in which the parties have significant assets or income<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05ac960 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"05ac960\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Military<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4509fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4509fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military divorce is a divorce in which one or both of the parties is active-duty or retired military personnel.\u00a0 A military divorce presents unique issues and our skilled and experienced attorneys will guide you with the\u00a0 issues unique to the military including alimony,\u00a0 timesharing plans, child support\u00a0 and military retirement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what type of divorce you are facing, it is important to seek experienced legal representation to protect your rights and interests.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1f4a5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1f4a5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Business Owners\u2019 Divorce<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d6aaf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d6aaf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Florida, business owners involved in a divorce wish to protect their business and their interest in the business. The divorce process is different for business owners. They may have to involve an expert to value the business to determine the marital portion, if any, and consider the goals of the business after the divorce. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc8df90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc8df90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Divorce Process<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-638fe0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"638fe0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Request for a Temporary Order<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb1c657 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb1c657\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the state of Florida, divorce proceedings can take from six months to two years on average. This can be a difficult wait for couples who have decided to divorce, especially if they are not on good terms. Fortunately, Florida law allows for couples to request temporary orders during the divorce process. These orders can include temporary timesharing arrangements and schedules, child support, temporary spousal support, and restraining orders. This allows for some level of stability during the divorce proceedings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, there are administrative orders that require that payments continue on marital obligations, mortgage, taxes, health, car payments and auto insurance to maintain the status quo while the divorce proceedings are pending<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9ff07f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9ff07f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Serving your spouse as you await a response<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-338d142 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"338d142\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Florida, divorce law requires that the person who files the divorce petition (the \u201cPetitioner\u201d) must serve the other spouse (the \u201cRespondent\u201d) with divorce papers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your spouse has been served, you must file a proof of service with the court. If you don\u2019t properly serve your spouse or file a proof of service, the judge can\u2019t proceed with your divorce.\u00a0 If you unable to serve your spouse due to lack of knowledge of their whereabouts, you may proceed to serve them by publication after diligent efforts are made to locate them.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serving your spouse can be easy if they agree to the divorce and sign an acceptance of serve.\u00a0 However, some spouses, especially those who want to stay married or complicate the procedure, can be evasive or impede the process. If this is the case, it\u2019s best to hire a professional who has experience serving difficult parties. With their help, you can ensure that your divorce papers are served correctly and that your divorce case can move forward.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Respondent then has 20 days\u00a0 to file an answer to the divorce petition unless served with a request for financial documents in which case they have 45 days to file their response. If the Respondent does not file an answer, the court may grant a \u201cdefault\u201d judgment against them. This means that the case may proceed to final hearing without their answer being filed.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00403aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00403aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Negotiate a settlement<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc1d0c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc1d0c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some tips for divorce settlements are to be respectful, stay on topic, be reasonable, and have an open mind. Negotiations should proceed in a calm manner and if the negotiations become heated, you can take a break and put that issue for later resolution and move on with issues that can be resolved.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need to work with the other party long after the divorce is final. It is\u00a0 helpful to meet with your attorney in advance to discuss your options and\u00a0 to write down your goals for the divorce settlement before negotiations begin. This can help you stay focused on what is important to you. In Florida, divorce mediation is required in most cases. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party assists the parties in communicating and reaching an agreement.\u00a0 The attorneys for each party usually participate and remain in separate rooms that can proceed in person or remotely.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediation can save time and money during a divorce, so it is important to be full prepared to cause mediation to be successful.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b0bdf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b0bdf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Divorce Trial <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4219bee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4219bee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When settlement attempts have failed some couples may feel their only option is to go to trial.\u00a0 A party should carefully consider that divorce trials can be expensive, time-consuming, and stressful. \u00a0 The parties often give the judge all the power to make decisions about important issues like timesharing schedules for their children, child support-ongoing and retroactive support and property division. In contrast, negotiations, mediation and Collaborative Family Law process allow the couple to maintain control over the outcome of their divorce and often result in more predictable results and an amicable relationship going forward. In the event, that your case will proceed to trial, you can be assured that the attorneys at the Figueroa Law Group, P.A. have years of trial experience and are skilled trial lawyers.\u00a0 Our attorneys will be fully prepared well in advance and will take the time to meet with you to also prepare you for the upcoming court proceedings including trial strategy, appropriate behavior, what to do when legal objections are made and the manner of testimony.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a52487e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a52487e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finalize Judgment of Divorce\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3137dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3137dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divorce proceedings in Florida can take anywhere from a few months to over two years to complete. Once all the paperwork is filed and both parties have had their day in court, the judge will review the testimony and the evidence and later enter their ruling in the form of a Final Judgment.\u00a0 This document officially ends the marriage and outlines things such as custody arrangements, parenting time schedules, child and spousal support payments, and how assets and debts will be divided between the two parties. If the divorce was negotiated between the husband and wife rather than decided by a judge, it is typically the job of the filing spouse\u2019s lawyer to draft the final judgment. However, in cases where there was a divorce trial, it will usually be the judge who issues the Final Judgment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-990e440 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"990e440\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choices of Mediation, Litigation and Collaborative Divorce<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-801ab8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"801ab8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to divorce, there are a few different paths that couples can choose to take. In some cases, mediation or a collaborative divorce process may be successful in reaching an agreement between the two parties. However, when both parties are unable to reach agreeable terms, litigation may be the only option. Our divorce attorneys in Melbourne, Florida have a wealth of experience and knowledge of the law, which allows us to effectively fight for your rights in court. No matter what route you choose to take, we will be by your side every step of the way.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fdac81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fdac81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Call our Divorce Lawyer Now!<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9894d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9894d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one wants to face divorce, but if you find yourself in this difficult situation, or you believe a divorce may be likely to occur in the short future,\u00a0 it\u2019s important to have a divorce or family lawyer on your side\u00a0 even before either party files a petition for divorce.\u00a0 The Figueroa Law Group, P.A. is here to help our clients or residents in the state of Florida through this tough time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand the challenges you\u2019re facing, and we\u2019re here to help you through every step of the divorce process. We have the experience and knowledge you need to ensure that your rights are protected, and we\u2019ll work tirelessly to help you reach a fair settlement and be prepared for trial.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call our law firm today to schedule a consultation with our family law lawyer and let us help you take the first step toward moving on with your life.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Filing for Divorce in Melbourne, FL Let the Figueroa Law Group, P.A. Guide You Forward Divorce can be a confusing, uncertain, and stressful time and the Figueroa Law Group, P.A. understands these issues. 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