Clearwater Divorce Attorney

“Dissolution of Marriage” is the term used in Florida to describe the process of getting a divorce.

Florida has abolished fault as grounds for a Divorce or “Dissolution of Marriage”. To dissolve a marriage in Florida all that needs to be proven is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken”. Either the Wife or Husband can file for divorce and all that needs to be proven for a divorce to be granted is that there is a marriage, one of the parties has been a resident of Florida for at least six months immediately before the filing of the “Petition for Dissolution of Marriage”, and that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Although fault is not a basis or ground for divorce, it may be considered for determining other issues. These include the award of alimony, equitable distribution of marital assets and debts, and determination of parental responsibility.

While fault is not an issue in getting divorced, there are other areas that are often contested. These areas include, dividing the property and marital possessions and debts, responsibility for alimony, and parental responsibility. child support,  and time-sharing with children.

The process of divorce is highly emotional and traumatic for everyone involved. People getting divorced often do not know what their legal rights and obligations are. Judges and court clerks can not answer all of your questions, nor can they give you legal advise. Only a lawyer is allowed to give legal advise and getting a divorce in Clearwater or Pinellas County, you are better off with a Clearwater Divorce Lawyer, who is familiar with the Courts and Judges. There are statutory requirements and court rules that must be strictly followed or you may lose certain rights forever.

There are many divorce topics that a Clearwater Divorce Attorney can help explain and guide you through. These divorce topics include:

• Contested Divorce
• Uncontested Divorce
• Alimony
• Division of Assets
• Division of Debts and Liabilities
• Child custody and Shared Parental Responsibility
• How to Plan for a Divorce
• Money Issues
• Debt Issues

Because each divorce case is unique, results will vary. A Clearwater Divorce Attorney can help explain the law and what you can expect.  Clearwater Divorce Attorney Robert Tager can answer your questions and advise what your legal rights and obligations are. Call Now to schedule a consultation and we will discuss your rights and obligations as well as possible tax consequences of getting a divorce.  (727) 723-1616