divorce 101 - how to get divorced in florida

Keith Grossman, Esq.

7270 College Parkway, Ste. 1Ft. Myers, FL 33907(239) 210-7516Keith@AttorneyGrossman.com

Divorce 101

What Do You Need to Know?

Steps In A Divorce

Petition

Answer & Counter Petition

Answer

Other Steps

• Discovery

• Motions/Research

• Settlement Attempts

• Trial

Legal Issues In A Divorce

ParentingEquitable Distribution (Property)AlimonyChild SupportEverything Else

Parenting• Commonly known as custody &

visitation• Judge wants to know about your

desire to encourage the other parent’s relationship with the children

Child Support• Florida Statutes

Guidelines• Driven primarily

by income– Childcare– Health Insurance

• Guidelines Worksheet

KidsAvailabl

e Income 1 2 3

$1000 $500 $600

$700

$1500 $600 $700

$800

Financial Affidavits

• Truthful & Accurate• Expenses more

than income?• Expenses actual or

projected?• Update regularly

Consider Collaborative Divorce• How do you feel about the divorce?• How do you feel about your spouse?• How does your spouse feel about

you?• How will the divorce impact your

kids?• How fast do you want to be done?

Let’s Get Down to Business

• Complete Pleadings• Complete Discovery• Review Action Plan