Fort Myers, FL asked in Divorce for Florida

Q: How do I finalize a divorce if everything is complete and my ex wife will not sign the financial affidavit?

She keeps claiming she forgets or loses it, but doesn’t want to sign so that she can say we are legally together while we’re legally separated. All that I need to complete the divorce is her signature on that paper and it’s not happening.

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Mr Eric Klein
Mr Eric Klein
Answered
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: First of all, Florida does not recognize legal separation; you are either married or you're not. Next, file a Motion to Compel Wife to File her Financial Affidavit and set it for a UMC hearing ASAP. Good luck.

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