What Are Grounds For Filing Divorce in State of Florida?
Question: What are acceptable grounds of divorce in the state of Florida? My husband and I have only been married three months, but it simply isn’t working. I have tried talking to my husband, but he wants to work matters out. I simply want a divorce. Response: The Florida Dissolution of Marriage Statues are designed to promote amicable settlement or disputes that rise between the parties in a marriage. Under Florida divorce law, dissolution of marriage is not based on fault of one or both of the parties. There are only two grounds for a divorce in Florida: the marriage is irretrievably broken, or one of the parties is mentally incompetent. In addition, one spouse must have been a resident of Florida for at least six months prior to filing. The other spouse must consent to jurisdiction if they are not a resident of Florida. If there are no minor children involved, and the court finds that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court will enter a judgment for dissolution. However, if
