Q: My husband wants a divorce, I do not. Can a divorce be obtained if I refuse to sign anything?
We have been separated for two years. Happily getting along, co parenting very well. He met a woman three weeks ago and now wants a quickie settlement. I want him to come to marriage counseling with me. Also, is there a way of keeping his new girlfriend away from my children?
A: All US states, including Florida, allow "no-fault" divorces. What that means is that should one spouse want a divorce he or she can get it. Marriage counselling might be required, however. If you have persuasive evidence that to allow the girlfriend to be in contact with the children, supervised visitation might be ordered; otherwise not.
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It only takes one person to get a divorce so you cannot stop it.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey, Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
jsmitten@careyandleisure.com
ph: 727-799-3900
www.careyandleisure.com
A: Yes. You can not force someone to stay married to you. No, you can't keep his girlfriend away from your children unless there is a great reason to do so... simply not liking her isn't going to cut it.
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