Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Fl divorce

For the most part, you can go through standard procedures for dissolution of marriage. You will have to give what is called "constructive service" because she is out of the country. If she doesn't respond/defend, you will probably get what you say you want. If she does respond and contests what you are asking for, you may not. She is entitled to her share of the marital property and the fact that your child is adopted doesn't relieve you of parental responsabilities. However, given what you said, she probably will not respond to the petition.

Re: Fl divorce

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You need to file a divorce with the appropriate circuit court for the county in which you live. I would suggest you retain an attorney to represent you in order to try to obtain a favorable result.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.