South Florida Attorney Eric N. Klein

Divorce

South Florida divorce lawyer, Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. can help you through the painful process of a divorce.

Nothing can be more devastating or stressful than going through a divorce or custody dispute. Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. can provide you with the peace of mind you deserve during this difficult time; and we have the expertise to achieve the results you deserve.

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Divorce is never easy. People marry for many reasons: love; pregnancy concerns; financial security; emotional security; and immigration, among other reasons. Unfortunately, approximately 50% of marriages end in divorce. Therefore, if you are reading this, you are not alone.

Some of the most common reasons people divorce are infidelity, abuse or simply because the husband and wife have grown apart.

TYPES OF DIVORCE

South Florida divorce lawyer, Eric N. Klein, explains the different types of divorces that can be filed in Florida.

Generally speaking, in Florida, most, if not all petitions for divorce are filed as an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage or what is commonly known as a no-fault divorce. There are two ways to file for divorce in this manner (1) Contested, or (2) Uncontested.

Generally, a contested divorce means that one party does not agree to the divorce or the proposed terms of the divorce such as, among other things, custody, child support, visitation, alimony or asset division. With this in mind, the parties must proceed as if the case is going to trial. This is a very expensive proposition considering attorney's fees, costs and expenses.

On the other hand, an uncontested divorce means that both parties have agreed to all of the terms of the divorce. They have worked out all of their differences and the details regarding, among other things, custody, child support, visitation, alimony and division of their assets. An uncontested divorce is a very cost efficient alternative. Therefore, when the parties approach the attorney, all the attorney has left to do is simply meet with the parties, draft the documents and file them with the court.

BEGINNING AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE

In order to start an action for a contested divorce, the attorney will prepare a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Summons. Then the attorney will file the Petition with the court and serve the Summons and Petition upon the other party to the action.

Meanwhile pending the outcome of the divorce, a party may move or ask a judge to do certain things. By way of example, one spouse may go into court and ask the judge to issue an order for temporary support; custody of the minor children; visitation; or any other relief desired.

Once a Petition is filed, the Respondent must file an Answer with the court and serve the Answer on the Petitioner within 20 days of service of process. Then, the parties may engage in discovery. That is, either party may send interrogatories and request for documents, take depositions, etc. Also, the parties may enter into mediation or proceed to requests for temporarily relief.

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There are many factors and dynamics that go into a divorce. This information sheet has only scratched the surface.

If you have any questions that you would like to ask South Florida divorce lawyer, Eric N. Klein, contact his office today at 561-353-2800 or email him today.

Note: While the information presented in this fact sheet is accurate as of the date of publication, it should not be cited or relied upon as legal authority. It should not be used as a substitute for reference to Florida and Federal law, both of which may be reviewed at local law libraries. Finally, this fact sheet should supplement, not be a substitute for, advice of competent legal counsel.