Deciding to File for Divorce

The decision to put an end once and for all to a commitment of love is not an easy one. If you have children, you’re faced with a Catch-22--either the child’s family life is irreparably changed, or the parents live unhappily. In any relationship, if the cons outweigh the pros, it may be time to move on. When you are emotionally and financially responsible for children, the decision is much more complicated. Are you willing to sacrifice every ounce of your personal happiness until your children mature?

The decision to file for divorce is especially hard in Florida, as the state does not recognize legal separation. Other states allow couples to continue the legal advantages of marriage—shared health insurance, receiving a spouse’s pension, tax benefits, etc.—while the couple works out their marital issues. If you have come to the decision that divorce is not an option but a necessity, call Williams & Moore, P.A. Our Deland divorce & family law attorneys offer helpful free consultations round the clock at 866-258-6700.

Convincing the Divorce Court Your Marriage is “Irretrievably Broken”

Divorce in Florida is unlike the rest of the country for a number of reasons. Despite being home to one of the highest rates of divorce nationwide, Florida doesn’t have the same grounds for divorce other states have. While other states can cite irreconcilable differences, infidelity, abuse, addiction, abandonment and more, Florida only allows couples to divorce if:

• The marriage is irretrievably broken
• Either spouse suffers from mental incapacity

The “mental incapacity” grounds are rarely used except for elderly or severely brain damaged couples—it’s not so much a matter of opinion about the spouse’s intelligence or maturity. Additionally, Florida courts are known for denying their fair share or “irretrievably broken” marriages. If a married couple has children, divorce court may demand the two seek counseling for several months, then return. If you are desperate to have your divorce approved, our Deland attorney divorce & family law experts can help you through the process.

Our Deland attorney divorce & family law team simplifies all the complicated logistics of divorce—the filing, the meetings, the court-required couples therapy, and the frustrating waiting periods. For a Deland attorney who focuses in divorce & family law, call us at 866-258-6700.