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A divorce can be the most painful and expensive experience of your life. When children are not involved, it may be an easier situation to handle, but definitely not painless. File for Divorce in Florida without Children helps by simplifying the process and thoroughly explaining 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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