Contested Divorce and Uncontested Divorce in Florida from
Your Tampa Bay Area Divorce Lawyer
In Florida, divorce is officially called
“dissolution of marriage.” No matter what term
you use, however, divorce is not easy. On the contrary, divorce
is an emotional event as much as it is a legal event. By hiring
a Florida divorce lawyer with ample experience and compassion,
the person facing a divorce can reduce some of the hardships
that are bound to arise during family law proceedings. Tinny,
Meyer & Piccarreto, P.A., is a Florida divorce attorney
law firm committed to protecting the children, assets, and
lifestyles of Tampa Bay area families during times of change.
We have offices conveniently located in Clearwater, St. Petersburg,
and New Port Richey to serve you.
To lessen the stress on families, Florida
is one of many states that does not consider “fault”
as grounds in getting a divorce. The only time that someone’s
actions may become an issue is in the awarding of alimony,
assets, liabilities, and child custody. To end a marriage,
there is basically one requirement: that the marriage is irretrievably
broken. Consequently, either spouse is allowed to file for
a divorce in Florida, based on jurisdictional requirements.
To determine if you qualify for the jurisdictional requirements,
contact one of our Florida family law attorneys for a consultation.
While fault is not an issue to file for a
divorce, Florida recognizes both contested and uncontested
divorces. Whether the divorce is contested or uncontested,
it is important for both spouses to consult with a Florida
divorce lawyer during divorce proceedings. Here are some differences
between a contested and uncontested divorce:
Uncontested divorce, Florida: An uncontested
divorce is one where both spouses agree on every issue, when
applicable. Depending on the circumstances of the divorce,
those issues might include child custody, child support, visitation,
assets, debts, property distribution, etc. Typically, uncontested
divorces are less stressful and faster than a contested divorce;
however, you must make sure that your rights are protected
during the process.
Contested divorce, Florida: A contested divorce
is one in which each spouse does not agree on the terms of
the divorce. Sometimes even the most reasonable adults have
trouble agreeing on major issues like alimony, child custody,
child visitation, child support, the value of family assets,
and business valuations, to name a few. When this is the case,
it may take months or even years for spouses to agree on these
important, life-changing issues.
If
you are filing for a contested divorce or uncontested divorce
in Florida, it’s important for you to retain a Florida
divorce lawyer who can inform you of your rights and the many
alternatives available to you. The team of attorneys at Tinny,
Meyer & Piccarreto, P.A., has decades of experience in
the Tampa Bay area as a Florida divorce lawyer. Please call
our 24-hour phone number, (727) 446-8600, to speak directly
with one of our attorneys. We will be glad to discuss your
case and schedule an initial consultation at one of our offices
in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, or New Port Richey.
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