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A divorce can be the most painful and expensive experience of your life. Whether you use a lawyer or not, protect yourself by getting all the information you need about divorce laws and your legal rights.

File for Divorce in Florida simplifies and thoroughly explains everything you need to know to successfully handle your own divorce in the state of Florida. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book makes filing for divorce inexpensive and hassle-free.

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books -
Introduction -
Chapter 1: Marriage Ins and Outs
Marriage
Divorce
Annulment
Legal Separation
Deciding whether to Divorce

Chapter 2: The Legal System
Theory versus Reality
Divorce Law and Procedure
Legal Research

Chapter 3: Lawyers
Deciding If You Want a Lawyer
Selecting a Lawyer
Working with a Lawyer
Firing Your Lawyer

Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Situation
Relationship with Your Spouse
Financial Information
Property and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Alimony
Types of Available Procedures

Chapter 5: General Procedures
Introduction to Legal Forms
Filing with the Court Clerk
Notifying Your Spouse
Verifying Residency
Setting a Court Hearing
Courtroom Manners
Negotiating

Chapter 6: Simplified Divorce Procedure
Civil Cover Sheet
Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
Family Law Financial Affidavit
Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
Verifying Residency
Final Judgment of Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
Final Disposition Form

Chapter 7: Uncontested Divorce Procedure
Civil Cover Sheet
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Family Law Financial Affidavit
Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure
Interrogatories
Marital Settlement Agreement
Verifying Residency
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage

Chapter 8: Default Procedures -
Civil Cover Sheet
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Family Law Financial Affidavit
Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure
Interrogatories
Verifying Residency
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit
Answer, Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
Nonmilitary Affidavit
Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
Motion for Default
Default
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
Final Disposition Form

Chapter 9: Contested Divorce Procedure -Collecting Information
Property and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Alimony
Forms

Chapter 10: The Court Hearing -
Preparation
Testimony of Children
The Hearing
Child Support Agencies

Chapter 11: When You Cannot Find Your Spouse
The Diligent Search
Preparing and Filing Court Papers
Publishing

Chapter 12: Special Circumstances -When You Cannot Afford Court Costs
Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property
Temporary Support and Custody
Taxes
Pension Plans
If Your Spouse Also Filed for Divorce
Enforcing Temporary Orders

Chapter 13: The Future -
Glossary -
Appendix A: Florida Statutes, Child Support Schedule, and Family Law Rules of Procedure -

Appendix B: Blank Forms

Index

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