Divorce can be a lengthy, complex process from a legal standpoint, to say nothing of the emotional ramifications. With this in mind, couples preparing for or going through divorces should consider legal representation. That said, there are a few basic facts that couples in Florida should be aware of. Jeffrey "Jeff" Weissman, partner at Gladstone & Weissman, PA, weighs in on the topic, sharing over two decades of experience as an Attorney practicing Family Law. To begin, Florida is one of many states that observes “no fault” laws in regards to the dissolution of marriage. This means that one party can describe the union to a court as “irretrievably broken” and thus begin proceedings. This differs from fault-based states, where both parties must agree on a divorce, or a single party must be able to cite a specific offense as grounds for the divorce, such as adultery or domestic abuse. While a single party can initiate the dissolution of marriage, a collaborative law scenario is ideal for everyone involved. Through collaborative law, couples can amicably resolve legal disputes related to their divorce and proceed in a timely, low-stress manner, as opposed to a combative divorce that can drag on for years and prove costly to both sides. Of course, not all divorces are amicable, and people may need to prepare strong cases in order to receive assets they feel entitled to, not to mention childcare arrangements. Even amicable separations involve numerous legal stages. In addition to family law professionals, couples should consider the assistance of mediators as a means of formalizing agreeable settlement terms.

1. An Introduction to Divorce
Proceedings in Florida
Jeff Weissman Attorney

2. Introduction
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3. Divorce can be a lengthy, complex process from a
legal standpoint, to say nothing of the emotional
ramifications. With this in mind, couples preparing for
or going through divorces should consider legal
representation. That said, there are a few basic facts
that couples in Florida should be aware of. Jeffrey
"Jeff" Weissman, partner at Gladstone & Weissman,
PA, weighs in on the topic, sharing over two decades
of experience as an Attorney practicing Family Law.

4. To begin, Florida is one of many states that
observes “no fault” laws in regards to the
dissolution of marriage. This means that one party
can describe the union to a court as “irretrievably
broken” and thus begin proceedings. This differs
from fault-based states, where both parties must
agree on a divorce, or a single party must be able
to cite a specific offense as grounds for the
divorce, such as adultery or domestic abuse.

5. While a single party can initiate the dissolution
of marriage, a collaborative law scenario is ideal
for everyone involved. Through collaborative
law, couples can amicably resolve legal disputes
related to their divorce and proceed in a timely,
low-stress manner, as opposed to a combative
divorce that can drag on for years and prove
costly to both sides.

6. Of course, not all divorces are amicable, and
people may need to prepare strong cases in
order to receive assets they feel entitled to, not
to mention childcare arrangements. Even
amicable separations involve numerous legal
stages. In addition to family law professionals,
couples should consider the assistance of
mediators as a means of formalizing agreeable