Divorce – Dissolution of Marriage

If a couple decides to end their marriage the ultimate goal is for a Court to enter a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.  This is the document that legally ends a marriage.  In Florida, attorneys use the term “dissolution of marriage” when they refer to divorce proceedings.

There are many paths a couple can take to dissolve a marriage:

• Kitchen Table Divorce – Where the parties agree over the proverbial “kitchen-table” on the issues facing them.
• Pre-Suit Mediation – Where the parties attend, with or without attorneys, a session with a mediator to try and negotiate a deal.
• Uncontested Divorce – Where one party hires an attorney to draft a Marital Settlement Agreement and all other necessary documents which both parties sign.
• Collaborative Divorce – Where the parties use an alternative model and work with collaborative professionals to come to a unique specifically tailored agreement.
• Traditional Litigation – Where the parties use the court system to resolve their issues.

Want more specifics? Read our info about how to Divorce in Florida.