An Overview of Divorce

First: Can your marriage be saved?

Before filing for a divorce, you should make sure that you have exhausted all of your options to save your marriage. Have you sought professional help in working out ways to save your marriage? Many social and religious organizations offer counseling services for couples. You may consider consulting with a marriage counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist or other qualified person. Only when you have decided that your marriage is "irretrievably broken" should you proceed with a divorce.

General Information

Florida is a “no-fault” state. This should lessen the potential harm to the husband and wife and their children caused by the process of divorce. Fault, however, may be considered in some cases in the award of alimony, and determination of child custody.

No two divorce cases are the same, therefore settlements vary. Regardless of weather fault is or is not an issue, the division of the marital assets may become a contested matter.

The process of divorce can be an immensely emotional and stressful time for those involved as well as their loved ones. People often do not know their legal rights and obligations. Court personnel and judges can answer some of your basic questions about processes but are not allowed to give legal advice. Only your lawyer is allowed to do that. Court procedures must be strictly followed or you may lose certain rights forever. The Law Office of Steven Glaros & Associates can answer your legal questions, your rights in a divorce, your children's rights, your property rights, your responsibilities resulting from the marriage or tax consequences. Our knowledgeable attorneys can analyze your individual situation, and can help you to make decisions in the best interest of you and your family.

To file for divorce in Florida, at least one spouse must have been a Florida resident for six months or more before filing.

Dissolution of Marriage

There are two ways of getting a divorce, or dissolution, in Florida. The usual way is called a "Regular Dissolution of Marriage". The second method is the "Simplified Dissolution of Marriage".

If you need the services of a skilled Tampa Divorce Attorney, then call our offices today.