The cost of a divorce can vary, and depends upon the complexity of the divorce and the number of issues in the case. The more cooperative the parties are, the less expensive the divorce. Once the issues in a divorce are identified and there is a determination of whether there will be cooperation from the other side, the attorney then will be able to give the client a better range of fees and costs.

In order to obtain a divorce in Florida, a party is required to reside in Florida at least 6 months prior to the Filing of Petition for Divorce and have an intent to continue to reside in Florida. There are other proceedings that a person can file in Court in order to obtain financial relief if they have not lived in Florida for 6 months.

The divorce can take as little as two months if a divorce is not contested and the parties initially agree on all issues. If the divorce is contested and the parties disagree on various issues it can take up to an average of a year to 1 ½ years. Each case is different depending upon the facts of the case, and it can be determined with greater specificity at the initial consultation as to the approximate time for the divorce to be finalized.

The first step is to seek a consultation with a divorce lawyer to determine, based upon your facts and circumstances, what your rights are under the law.

In Florida we are a "no fault" state. Although, there are some circumstances in which an affair will be considered by the Courts.

Although not recommended, you can represent yourself in the divorce proceeding.

Yes, as long as you request that your former name be restored prior to the entry of the Final Judgement of Divorce.

If you are not able to locate your spouse, you can still obtain a divorce in Florida. You will need to follow various steps to obtain a divorce, however.