Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I am married but seeking a divorce. If I put an ad in the news paper to divorce my wife and for 30 days she does not respond or refute the claim, am I legally divorced at that time?


Asked on 8/31/12, 11:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
R. Jason de Groot R. Jason de Groot, P.A.

No. It is nowhere near that simple. She needs to be served with a copy of the divorce petition and a summons. That gives her 20 days to file an answer and if she does not a default can be entered. The best thing for you to do is hire an attorney to do these things for you. It can become very confusing and very complicated.

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Answered on 9/04/12, 11:50 am


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