QUESTION
If we both have signed the divorce papers and it's notarized, is it considered a divorce ?
Asked on Jul 13th, 2023 on Divorce - Florida
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We have both signed the divorce papers and it's notarized and we are settling all assets out of court. The divorce papers are not submitted to the court is yet. My think is that in this situation is this considered a divorce or after we go before a judge is legally divorced ?
1 ANSWER
Dear Anonymous:
Congratulations on resolving your divorce issues amicably. However, you do still have to file a petition for dissolution of marriage and appear before a judge for the divorce to become final.
If you have no children, you can file for a simplified dissolution of marriage, where both your spouse and you file the petition jointly and appear before the judge jointly.
To get started, click on the link below or paste the link into your browser, where you can find the forms to file the petition for simplified dissolution of marriage. There are also instructions that will guide you through the process.
https://www.flcourts.gov/content/download/685807/file_pdf/901a.pdf
Best of luck,
Cindy S Vova
Family Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A.
Broward/Miami-Dade: 954-316-3496
Boca Raton/Palm Beach: 561-962-2785
Answered on Jul 20th, 2023 at 5:46 AM