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While your bank account may be slightly smaller than that of billionaire Jeff Bezos’, you might be surprised to learn you may both go through the exact same process to achieve your divorce. There are really only five ways to get a divorce, regardless of how much money and assets you have.
The Uncontested Divorce
In Florida, in order to get an uncontested divorce, you cannot be pregnant or have any children under the age of 18. (Thus, the Bezos family doesn’t qualify. . . ) You have to agree on the division of assets and debts, meet the residency requirements, and agree the marriage is irretrievably broken. Finally, neither party may receive alimony from the other in an uncontested divorce.
Fertility technology has expanded rapidly in recent years, offering innovative ways for same-sex couples and those struggling with infertility to expand their families. If you’re considering this option for your family, explore different types of surrogacy and become familiar with Florida legislation regarding surrogacy.
Domestic violence is a pervasive, toxic cycle that impacts everybody differently. Victims of domestic violence may feel compelled to remain with their abuser to keep up appearances, provide a two-parent home for their children, or to avoid the potential of a legal battle. However, even if children aren’t directly targeted by abuse, they can carry the residual effects of abuse with them for decades.