Drafting Divorce Papers for Clients in Land O’ Lakes, FL

If you’re planning to divorce your spouse, you can entrust your case to the skilled attorneys at the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A. As one of the premier family law firms serving Land O’ Lakes, Florida, we have extensive experience preparing divorce papers (as well as responses) and doing everything else that’s necessary to resolve a divorce.

What Happens After Filing Divorce Papers?

Once one spouse (the “petitioner”) files and serves divorce papers, the other spouse (the “respondent”) will need to respond to those papers. In Florida, there’s a 20-day deadline to file an Answer and Counter-Petition, and failing to meet that deadline could have disastrous consequences for the respondent. The court could potentially enter a default judgment against the respondent, granting the petitioner’s requested relief without the respondent’s participation.

Assuming that everything is filed and served properly, the divorce proceedings will begin. Before a divorce can be finalized, certain determinations need to be made regarding:

• Marital assets
• Alimony
• Child support
• Parental responsibility (custody)
• Time-sharing (visitation)

In some instances, divorcing spouses will be able to reach a settlement on their own, or with the help of their attorneys and trained professionals. In other cases, litigation will be required.

Request a Consultation

If you’re in the Land O’ Lakes, FL, area and you’d like to discuss your case with one of the attorneys at the Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis, P.A., contact us today and ask to schedule a consultation. Once we’ve learned about your situation, we’ll be able to answer your questions and explain what you should expect moving forward. And if you decide to retain us, we’ll take care of filing and serving divorce papers on your behalf.