Discovery Process

Florida is a strictly "no-fault" divorce state, meaning either spouse can file for dissolution of marriage simply by citing that the marriage is "irretrievably broken" without needing to prove wrongdoing. To file, at least one spouse must have been a resident of Florida for a continuous period of six months immediately preceding the filing of the petition. The state mandates an equitable distribution approach to marital assets and debts, meaning property is divided fairly, though not always equally, based on factors like each spouse's contribution and financial circumstances.