Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

No. It just means you are accepting and acknowledging receipt of the documents. You then have calendar 20 days to respond to your spouse's complaint.

Don't avoid service. Getting served will just allow the divorce to start moving through the system. As you have tonly wenty (20) days to respond, you should consult with an attorney asap, especially if the following are involved:children; real estate; significant financial assets; and if she is seeking alimony.

If you opt to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that you will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.

The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.

An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.

If your situation falls within the Greater Tampa Bay area, I would be happy to schedule you for a no obligation half hour office consultation. The main office is in Dunedin, with a satellite location in Tampa.

Feel free to Google me.

Good Luck, Elliot Goldstein

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

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Dunedin, FL 34698

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Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

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Tampa, FL 33609

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