What happens if one person doesn't want a divorce in Florida?

In Florida, as with many states, if your spouse files for divorce (called a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage ) but you don't want it, you can't stop the divorce from happening. You can file a counterclaim and request counseling, this is more likely to succeed with there are children involved.

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The Divorce Process in FloridaIf both spouses want to stop the divorce, they can file a Motion to Dismiss or a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal with the court. This motionmust be signed by both parties and state that they have reconciled and wish to dismiss the divorce proceedings.

If you filed for divorce or legal separation and you no longer want to go forward with the case, you can ask the court to cancel (dismiss) it.

Rule 12.285 of Florida's Family Law Rules of Procedure was also recently amended to provide more circumstances under which the parties can forgo filing financial affidavits. The amended rule states that the parties can mutually agree to NOT file a financial affidavit by filing a joint verified waiver.

Can you change your mind? Yes. Until the final order is signed, The two of you can change your mind. In most states, it wouldn't matter if one person changes their mind and the other doesn't. It only takes one person to get a divorce. Even after the divorce is granted, you can change your mind and get remarried.

If you and the other party agree to waive the requirements of the Mandatory Disclosure Rule you may file a Waiver of Mandatory Disclosure with the court. If you agree to waive everything (except the Financial Affidavit), check every line on the form.

A contested divorce case can take anywhere from nine months, to three years. Occasionally a Florida divorce case can last up to 5 or 6 years.

In Florida, as with many states, if your spouse files for divorce (called a “Petition for Dissolution of Marriage”) but you don't want it, you can't stop the divorce from happening. You can file a counterclaim and request counseling, this is more likely to succeed with there are children involved.

While either party in a divorce can file a motion for a temporary order, when these motions have been filed, the court will set a hearing date for the motion. During the hearing, a judge will typically ask questions of both parties and, ultimately, issue a ruling regarding the motion.

In the context of divorce, a motion to abate may be filed if either party believes that the proceeding has not been properly served, if there is a pending issue that needs to be resolved before the divorce can proceed, or if one party cannot be located.

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Answer, Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. Form Number 12.903(a).This form should be used when you have been served with a petition for dissolution of marriage and you do not wish to contest it or appear at a hearing. If you qualify, the fee will be waived. You can waive the filing requirements. Such a waiver is applicable when you don't have children and agree that you have resolved all financial issues. The person dates and signs the form. Then, one of either a clerk, deputy clerk, or notary verify the identify of the person claiming to be the affiant. Florida Supreme Court Ruling Allows Some Divorcing Couples to Waive Filing Financial Affidavits in Florida. If the respondent agrees, he or she must also complete an "Answer and Waiver of Service" form, which can be found in a county clerk's office.

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