Divorce can be a highly emotional and difficult process. Florida does not require fault as a ground for divorce. All that is needed is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Either spouse can file for divorce. One must show that there was a marriage, one spouse has been a resident of Florida for six months, and that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
There are three procedures that one can use to obtain a divorce in Florida. One method is through a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage which is usually done when there are no minor children and the marriage was short term. Second, is an Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage which is used when all issues have already been worked out between the parties. Third, Contested Dissolution of Marriage which is used when issues cannot be agreed on between the parties involved.
Each divorce case is unique and therefore results will vary. Even though fault is not an issue, the division of property and possessions and responsibility for support may become contested matters.