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Altamonte Springs Same-Sex Divorce Attorney

Florida Same-Sex Divorce Attorney Representing Spouses in Altamonte Springs

If your marriage feels like it is ending, you may be thinking about filing for divorce. Yet the question of divorce in Florida for same-sex couples can produce concern and anxiety given that same-sex marriage has only been legal in the state for approximately five years. It is critical for any same-sex couple in Altamonte Springs or elsewhere in Florida to understand that they are entitled to the same rights and responsibilities in marriage as a heterosexual married couple. Likewise, same-sex couples who are married are entitled to the same rights and responsibilities under Florida divorce law.

When you are considering divorce, it is important to speak with an Altamonte Springs same-sex divorce attorney who can assist you with your case.

Altamonte Springs Types of Same-Sex Divorce Issues We Handle

At The Troum Law Firm, P.A., we assist clients with a wide range of issues arising out of same-sex divorces, including but not limited to the following:

  • Filing a petition for the dissolution of marriage;
  • Seeking alimony or spousal maintenance;
  • Complex property division;
  • Child custody and time-sharing issues;
  • Child support; and
  • Modifications of existing court orders.

Same-Sex Divorce Rights in Altamonte Springs, Florida

Same-sex couples who are married in Florida are treated just like opposite-sex married couples under the law. Accordingly, if a spouse in a same-sex marriage wants to file for divorce, that spouse must be able to show that one or both parties have resided in the state of Florida for at least six months prior to the filing. This is known as a residency requirement. In addition, the spouse who files for divorce must plead that the marriage is irretrievably broken or must be able to show that one of the parties is mentally incapacitated.

Just like in heterosexual divorce cases, one of the parties in a Florida same-sex can seek alimony or spousal maintenance. Generally speaking, Florida law recognizes five different types of alimony, and same-sex spouses can be eligible to seek one or more of those forms of alimony based on their particular circumstances. Florida recognizes temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, and permanent alimony.

Finally, it is critical for same-sex couples to know that, if they have children from the relationship, the court can also handle child custody and time-sharing issues, along with child support determinations, during the divorce case.

Same-Sex Couples in Altamonte Springs Who Are Not Married

Given that same-sex marriage has only been legal in Florida for a relatively short amount of time, there are still many same-sex couples in Florida who are unmarried (but are in long-term committed relationships that function like marriages). When those parties decide to end their relationship, property division and child custody issues can get quite complicated. The process may be easier if the couple is in a registered domestic partnership. No matter what the situation is, one of our Florida same-sex divorce lawyers can help.

Seek Advice from an Altamonte Springs Same-Sex Divorce Attorney

If you have questions or concerns about your divorce, one of our Altamonte Springs same-sex divorce attorneys can assist you.Contact The Troum Law Firm, P.A. for more information

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