Frequently Asked Questions

Chances are you never anticipated needing to find answers to questions regarding divorce proceedings, but when you find yourself in that situation nonetheless, it’s important to be able to find the answers you need. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions for the millions of other Americans in your same situation. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or if you find it and are ready to talk about your options, give us a call at (305) 910 2379 where our team of attorneys is ready to assist you.

What is a no-fault divorce?

No-fault divorce laws were instituted to help simplify the divorce process. Before no-fault divorce, one party had to prove that the other had been unfaithful, abusive or negligent in some way. No-fault divorce is for one or both people stating they no longer wish to be married. Our legal team has a wealth of experience helping people through the steps of a no-fault divorce.

What’s the difference between legal separation and divorce?

With a legal separation you are technically still married to your spouse even though you are living in separate households. There are still details to be agreed upon, such as child or spousal support, visitation rights, etc.

What are my options if my spouse refuses to pay child support?

If your spouse refuses to pay support for either a child or you, you will need to petition the court for back pay. If awarded, this is a situation that can result in garnishing wages for your spouse in order to meet the requirement. Our divorce lawyers can help make sure you get the proper paperwork filed in a timely manner in order to sustain care for your child.

Can I still get divorced if I can’t locate my spouse?

In short, yes. But it will take a bit more effort. You must go through certain steps to verify that you’ve made an attempt to locate your spouse, such as phone listings, making inquiries at his or her last known address, checking with last known employer, etc, but if after that you are still unable to locate him, your divorce can still proceed. Our team of divorce attorneys can help walk you through this process.

Will I have to go to court?

In most cases you will have at least one appearance before a judge, even for an uncontested divorce. This is mainly for the judge to verify that the proper paperwork has been filed, etc and the entire proceeding may only take about 30 minutes. A contested divorce is more complex and requires longer, and possibly more than one, court appearance. Simple or exceedingly complicated, our lawyers will walk with you through all court proceedings. Call us today at (305) 910 2379 to find out how we can help.