Is dissolution cheaper than divorce?
Summary dissolution is the most cost-effective way to get divorced in California. There is less paperwork and only one filing fee. However, the couple must meet very specific requirements. Also, California requires a six-month waiting period to terminate any marriage, so summary dissolution does not expedite a divorce.
What does judgment of dissolution mean?
Judgment-Dissolution: If the judgment has a marital termination date, you are divorced. Judgment-Legal Separation: You are still married. If you do not wish to remain married, you must file a Petition for Dissolution (Divorce) to begin the process of divorcing your spouse.
What does filed for dissolution mean?
Dissolution is the formal, legal ending of a marriage by a court, commonly called a divorce. A dissolution of marriage completely ends your legal relationship as spouses and ends your marriage. Unlike an annulment, a dissolution does not “undo” the marriage as if it never existed.
What to do when you receive a divorce petition?
When you receive a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, you need to file a written response with the court. This is basically a written notice of your positions on each paragraph or statement in the filed Petition. Essentially, it is your opportunity to agree to, object to, admit to, or deny what is being stated or requested by your spouse.
What do you need to know about dissolution of marriage?
Here’s what you need to know about these forms and their role in your divorce. When you receive a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, you need to file a written response with the court. This is basically a written notice of your positions on each paragraph or statement in the filed Petition.
Can a counter petition be filed to a spouse’s petition?
While the Answer to your spouse’s Petition may allow you to agree to or object to the requests they’ve outlined in the initial Petition, it does not allow you to outline your own requests to the court. This is where a Counter-Petition comes in.
Where can I file a counter petition in Florida?
These forms can be filed at a Florida Clerk’s office, and there is a filing fee associated with a Counter-Petition, which is due at the time you file your paperwork. If you’ve been served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, please contact our law firm right away.