Helping You Through The Dissolution Of Marriage Process In Brevard County
If you’re considering ending your marriage, you will need to go through the process of a dissolution. While you most likely know this process as “divorce,” a dissolution of marriage is the formal and legal ending of a marriage by a court in Florida.
There are certain key steps and factors to consider when going through a dissolution. Working with a knowledgeable family law attorney can help make it easier.
At Lesley Turmelle Abbott, P.A., Ms. Abbott is a trusted divorce attorney with more than 20 years of experience in guiding people through this dissolution process.
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Everyone going through a divorce will need to go through the dissolution process, regardless of if their divorce is uncontested or not. A dissolution of marriage is most simply the divorce petition that you file with the court.
In Florida, there are several types of dissolution:
- You have minor children but no property. This is essentially a contested divorce over parental responsibility or time sharing (commonly called custody).
- You have property, but no minor children. You’re facing a contested divorce over property division.
- You have no children or property. In this situation, you may not be fighting over property or children, but you’re fighting to protect your legal rights, seek alimony or compel your spouse to provide certain documents.
- You and your spouse seek an uncontested dissolution of marriage. If you and your spouse have reached an agreement on all issues, including property and custody, and you’re both willing and able to attend a hearing.
- A combination of all of the above: Every case is unique. Your case may involve any combination of the above mentioned scenarios.
In order to petition for a dissolution of marriage, you must prove that your marriage is valid and that one spouse has been a Florida resident for at least six months. Either spouse can file the petition. Lesley Turmelle Abbott, P.A., can help you take the right steps to prepare for the dissolution, including drafting the agreement for an uncontested divorce and resolving any details you might have missed. She can also represent either party in contested divorce proceedings.
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A dissolution of marriage is a necessary step in the divorce process. Ms. Abbott can help you understand all the details and make sure you’re completing everything appropriately. She will represent you as you move forward with your divorce.
Contact her today for more information at 321-253-2275 or send an email at your convenience.