Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

i am filing for a divorce in Florida but my wife already left the state back to hawaii. If we have to go to court, how does that work? We also have a child on the way. If the child was born in hawaii and we are getting a divorce in florida, where would child custody court take place?


Asked on 8/17/13, 12:27 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Divorce can be done in Fla. Custody isue must go to Ha.

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Answered on 8/17/13, 2:00 pm
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

You can get your marriage legally dissolved in Florida, but the issue of time share ("custody") must be litigated in Hawaii.

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Answered on 8/17/13, 2:07 pm
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

Since the child is not yet born the issue of divorce can be done in FL but custody has to be done in Hawaii.

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Answered on 8/19/13, 3:08 am


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