Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I married in 2002 and have been separated from my wife for 12 years but not legally. I would like to file for a divorce here in st Lucia now. I heard somewhere that after 10 years of separation it is just a matter of filling out the paperwork and that we don't have to go to the courts. Is this correct?


Asked on 5/05/17, 8:53 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

If your wife consents to your divorce, one of you must appear for a 15 minute hearing during ex parte hours of the judge of the case, to verify the pleadings and have your order prepared for the Judge to sign.

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Answered on 5/05/17, 9:21 am
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

NOT correct. Speak to attorney or your county Legal Aid office.

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Answered on 5/05/17, 3:15 pm


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