How to File for Divorce in Florida: With Forms

by Haman, Edward A.

• ISBN13: 9781572480933
• ISBN10: 1572480939
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc

Summary

This book simplifies and thoroughly explains everything you need to know to successfully handle your own divorce in the state of Florida. It contains explanations of property division, alimony, child support, child custody, visitation and court procedures.

Author Biography

Edward A. Haman received his bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and his law degree from the University of Toledo. He has practiced law in Florida, Michigan and Hawaii, and has served as a Michigan Circuit Court domestic relations hearing officer.

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
Marriage "Ins and Outs"	p. 5
Marriage
Divorce
Annulment
Legal Separation
Do You Really Want a Divorce?
The Legal System	p. 15
Theory vs. Reality
Divorce Law and Procedure
Legal Research
Lawyers	p. 25
Do You Want a Lawyer?
Selecting a Lawyer
Working with a Lawyer
Evaluating Your Situation	p. 33
Your Spouse
Gathering Information
Property and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Alimony
Which Procedure to Use
General Procedures	p. 59
An Introduction to Legal Forms
Filing with the Court Clerk
Notifying Your Spouse
Verifying Residency
Setting a Court Hearing
Courtroom Manners
Negotiating
Simplified Divorce Procedure	p. 77
Can You Use the Simplified 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
Uncontested Divorce Procedure	p. 91
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 Act (UCCJA) 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
Contested Divorce Procedure	p. 119
Procedure Differences From Uncontested Divorce
Collecting Information
Property and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Alimony
Forms
The Court Hearing	p. 133
Preparation
Testimony of Children
The Hearing
Child Support Agencies
When You Can't Find Your Spouse	p. 139
The Diligent Search
Preparing and Filing Court Papers
Publishing
Special Circumstances	p. 145
When You Can't 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
Florida Statutes, Child Support Schedule, and Family Law Rules of Procedure	p. 155
Forms	p. 167
Index	p. 323
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