What Is a Contested Divorce in Florida?
If you are getting divorced in the state of Florida and you are not in agreement with your spouse as to how your marriage should end or if it should end at all, then your divorce is considered contested. If that’s the case, you will need to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that neither spouse has to prove any wrongdoing to get divorced. The grounds for divorce in Florida is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Before you go to court and have a judge make the decisions on the disputed issues in your divorce you will attend a mediation to see if it is possible to arrive at an agreement on any or all of the issues. On any matter that is then still contested the judge will decide for you at a trial.
Here are some of the questions you may have in a contested divorce that our experienced divorce attorneys can help you with:
- How will we deal with our children?
- Will I get child support and how much will it be?
- Will I be entitled to or will I have to pay alimony?
- How will we divide our assets and liabilities?
- Do we get to keep our own retirement funds?
- What happens to our house and other property?
- How long will the divorce take?
A Word from Norman Green about Contested Divorce
“The end of a marriage is never a pretty thing, nor is it an easy situation to go through. It’s estimated that 41% of first marriages will end in divorce, so you can imagine that our attorneys have handled a lot of divorce cases in Vero Beach since 1975. When you’re going through a contested divorce, you don’t just want someone who is experienced, you also want someone who is compassionate and empathetic towards your situation. You’ll be happy to know that’s what you can expect out of every member of our staff. While of course, we’re here to fight for you, we also want to do that in such a way that it makes your life a little easier during this trying time.”, says Norman A. Green, partner at Green & Metcalf.
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Contested Divorce Attorneys in Vero Beach
If you are seeking a divorce in Vero Beach, we will fight to make sure you are treated fairly and get everything you deserve. When you use our legal services, we will assist and guide you through this period of adjustment in your life. We will skillfully handle every aspect of your contested divorce. Call us today to speak to one of our compassionate attorneys and make an appointment for a consultation. Green & Metcalf will be there for you every step of the way.
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Please call the law offices of Green & Metcalf to schedule your consultation in Vero Beach and learn how our contested divorce attorneys can assist you. You can count on us for aggressive representation and accessibility when you need it the most.
