Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Domesticating a court order in another state

My divorce took place in VA, my ex husband lives in FL, how do I domesticate the order in FL so it can be enforced/recognized in both states?


Asked on 7/31/06, 6:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Domesticating a court order in another state

You should only consider domesticating the Virginia decree in Florida if there's some good reason for it such as it is not being complied with and requires enforcement in the latter state.

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Answered on 8/01/06, 1:14 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Domesticating a court order in another state

A filing must be done in the County where he lives.

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Answered on 7/31/06, 6:42 pm


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