What Is a No-Fault Divorce?
Change is a natural and understandable part of life. As we get older, we change into very different people. Sometimes that change means growing apart as a married couple. When you and your spouse realize that you’re no longer passionately in love, you might think about a divorce. In these cases, where the separation is somewhat mutual, you can opt to get a no-fault divorce in Florida. Often, this is the easiest and least painful way to get legally divorced in the Sunshine State.
Loosening up
When the legal concept of marriage was first put in place, it was quite difficult to dissolve a union. Couples who desired to split up needed to establish a concrete reason and prove that their marriage needed to end. What’s more, it needed to be a valid legal reason. Explaining to a judge that you and your spouse just didn’t get along anymore wouldn’t suffice.
Fortunately, times have changed. Once California adopted the no-fault divorce, the practice quickly became common throughout the United States. Because of how equitable these legal proceedings are, it wasn’t long before Florida came up with similar rules. Today, no-fault divorce in Florida is relatively standard. There are still other states that require unhappy couples to provide some reason, but not Florida.
How do I get a no-fault divorce?
If you find that you’re unhappy in your marriage, but you can’t quite put your finger on the reason, a no-fault divorce could be right for you. Fortunately, the process is relatively simple.
A person need only talk to a lawyer and file for a dissolution of marriage (the legal term for divorce in Florida). Unlike in days-passed, when you had to provide a mess of information, today, you need only explain that your marriage is irretrievably broken. You don’t even need your other half to be present. You can make the appointment and file on your own.
It’s still not an “uncontested divorce”
Every divorce is classified by two terms: “fault” or “no-fault,” and “contested” or “uncontested.” The first part—fault or no-fault—establishes the fundamental reasons for the divorce. The second part—contested or uncontested—determines how amicably the couple’s assets are divided. Therefore, an at-fault divorce could be uncontested, while a no-fault divorce could still be very contested.
Let the pros help
If you’d like to learn more about the intricacies of no-fault divorce in Florida, then come to the Law Offices of Granoff & Kessler. Since 1997, we have offered an array of legal services backed by our top-tier client service and our unmatched legal expertise.
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