🔍 Understanding Divorce in Florida
What you need to know before you file — or before you give in.
Divorce in Florida is more than just paperwork — it's a legal process with real consequences for your children, finances, and future. At Family Matters Law Group, P.A., we help Florida families make informed, strategic decisions with confidence.
📍 Florida is a "No-Fault" Divorce State
That means you don't have to prove adultery, abuse, or abandonment. You just need to allege that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.”
BUT fault may still impact:
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Alimony
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Parental responsibility
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Distribution of assets (in rare cases)
🛣️ Types of Divorce in Florida
1. Uncontested Divorce
✅ You agree on everything.
You and your spouse have a full agreement on property, debt, timesharing, child support, and alimony.
What we offer:
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Flat-fee document prep & filing
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DIY Uncontested Divorce Packet
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Attorney review before filing
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Optional mediation if needed
Ideal for: Low-conflict spouses who want a quick and affordable divorce.
2. Mediated Divorce
🤝 You want help negotiating, but not a full-blown court battle.
A neutral third party helps you reach agreements without trial.
What we offer:
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Mediation services (we serve as mediator or your attorney)
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Document drafting post-mediation
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Coaching on how to prepare and negotiate
Best for: People who want control over the outcome without court stress.
3. Contested / Litigated Divorce
⚖️ You don't agree — and you may end up in court.
When negotiation fails or power imbalances exist, court intervention may be necessary.
What to expect:
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Filing a Petition and serving the other party
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Mandatory disclosure of financials (Rule 12.285)
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Discovery, hearings, and possibly trial
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Decisions made by a judge
What we offer:
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Strategic, experienced litigation representation
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Motion practice, subpoenas, depositions, expert prep
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Mediation representation before trial
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Trusted advocates known for being efficient, direct, and respected by judges
4. Collaborative Divorce
🌿 Private, team-based, and resolution-focused.
Both parties agree to stay out of court and use a trained team (lawyers, mental health professionals, financial neutrals) to resolve all issues.
What we offer:
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Collaborative law representation
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Coordination with neutral professionals
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Peace-focused strategy
Important: If the process fails, both lawyers must withdraw and litigation begins with new counsel.
5. DIY Divorce (With Support)
📚 You want to handle your case — but not alone.
Our DIY Legal platform supports pro se litigants with coaching, tools, and legal education.
What we offer:
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Parenting Plan Workshop
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Child Support Handbook
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Document checklists & templates
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Group coaching and legal Q&As
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Private strategy sessions
Perfect for those who:
✔ Want to save money
✔ Can follow detailed instructions
✔ Need flexibility but value attorney backup
🧾 What's Decided in a Florida Divorce?
🔹 Property Division
Florida follows equitable distribution, not 50/50 automatically. We help uncover hidden assets, evaluate business interests, and sort out premarital or nonmarital property.
🔹 Alimony
Based on need and ability to pay. We explain Florida's updated alimony law and build a case for or against:
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Bridge-the-gap
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Rehabilitative
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Durational
🔹 Parental Responsibility & Timesharing
Florida courts divide custody into:
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Parental Responsibility: decision-making (shared or sole)
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Timesharing: overnight parenting schedule
We craft detailed parenting plans that address holidays, travel, communication, and more.
🔹 Child Support
Based on a formula using income, overnights, health insurance, childcare, and more.
We review all financial disclosures to ensure accuracy and fairness.
⚖️ Why Work With Family Matters Law Group?
You have options. We help you figure out the right option for YOU — and we don't push unnecessary litigation.
✔ Flat-fee options available
✔ Spanish-speaking attorneys
✔ DIY-friendly but courtroom-ready
✔ Mediation, GAL, and parenting coordination services
✔ Virtual services available statewide
🧭 Start Where You Are
Whether you're confused, overwhelmed, or ready to go — we've got a path forward.
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