Q: I want to divorce my wife of 20yrs and I have 2 kids 16 and 12. We are having problems with our intimate relations.
A:
First, find a lawyer who will represent you from the start and walk you through the process.
Florida is a “no fault” divorce state, which means that spouses only need to tell a court that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” in order to get a divorce. You can file a petition which states that the marriage is irretrievably broken, and describe what you would like from the court. Your spouse will file an answer, which gives you the opportunity to reply to the petition.
If you both agree on basic divorce issues, like separating property, child custody, child support, and spousal support, you will need to submit a written agreement to the court. If your wife agrees on all terms of the divorce, the divorce may be final in only a few weeks. If not, the divorce may end in a trial.
You can also do this through simplified procedure if you meet the criteria for this form of dissolution proceeding. I hope this helps.
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