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What is a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage in the Orlando, Florida Area?

A simplified divorce in the Orlando, Florida area is a divorce where both parties agree to equitable distribution. There are no children involved in the matter, and therefore there is no parenting plan, time sharing, and child support to be worked out.

Why You Would Opt for a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage

You only need to divide your assets and debts. You have discussed this with your spouse, and both of you are in agreement as to how the assets and debts will be divided. You want to enter into a Marital Settlement Agreement and obtain a final judgment. You want to waive Mandatory Disclosure, and you agree that each of you will file a financial affidavit. You want your divorce done quickly, and you want it over and done. You do not want it to drag on in time.

You and your spouse have an amicable relationship and you have negotiated with your spouse cordially and have agreed to who is obtaining what in the divorce. Neither you nor your spouse has any intention of being involved in acrimonious and contentious litigation. You want simplicity, not complex and protracted litigation.

How a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Works

You each will file a financial affidavit, social security number form, and military affidavit. You will file a petition for dissolution of marriage stating that you have entered into a marital settlement agreement and want the court to accept the marital settlement agreement and enter a final judgment. You want the final judgment to incorporate the marital settlement agreement; and you want to quickly dissolve the marriage.

If you have an attorney represent you or your spouse in a simplified dissolution of marriage, then after the marital settlement  is entered, the attorney can file the final judgment through the e-portal, which is the court’s filing system. Then, the judge can sign the final judgment. You can also submit the final judgment to the judge to sign without the necessity of a final hearing in Seminole  and Volusia County. That happens after your spouse has been provided the final judgment and has approved the entrance of the final judgment.

If you have more questions regarding a Marital and Family Law matter, you may call Ann Marie Giordano Gilden at Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P.A. at 407-732-7620 and set an initial consultation. You may also visit my website at: https://www.annmariegildenlaw.com

This article is for informational purposes only and does not form an attorney client privilege.