Step 1
Divorce filed, opposing side has time to respond
Step 2
Mandatory disclosure and financial affidavits filed (typically documents relating to finances) so the picture of the marital estate can be captured
Step 3
Both side can depose the other
FLORIDA REQUIRES
STEP 4
Florida state law requires mediation. If mediation doesn’t resolve the divorce, other steps may occur.
TEMPORARY RELIEF MAY BE GRANTED
STEP 5
Examples: Temporary alimony, child support and addressing where children will spend time during the dependency of the divorce.
(Temporarily addressing parenting and financial issues)
Step 6
Case Management Conference
Step 7
Pre-Trial
{POSSIBLE STEP}
It is possible to be ordered back to mediation before trial
Step 8
Trial
Step 9
Motions to be filed can include timesharing, temporary relief, and more
Step 10
Settlement may occur during or before trial
Step 11
Even when final judgement is read into record, divorce is not finalized until order/final judgement is signed by judge
THE BETTER YOU ARE PREPARED
“Memorialize Everything”
There is no such thing as too much documentation.