Do I need a lawyer for a divorce in Florida?
Vanessa Tuttle
Florida managing attorney at Marble Law
Key Takeaways
- There is no legal requirement regarding hiring a lawyer in Florida.
- Representing yourself in court is called going “pro se”.
- Some people believe going pro se can put you at a disadvantage if your spouse has an experienced lawyer.
- Marble charges by service, not by hour–to keep costs transparent and help you better budget without having to account for surprise bills.
Grounds for divorce according to the TX family court system
There is no legal requirement with regards to hiring a lawyer if you are getting a divorce in Florida, but it can be beneficial for a number of reasons. There are people who pursue divorce “pro se,” which means they are representing themselves, but this can be risky, especially if you don’t have an in-depth knowledge of the law.
Representing yourself in court can result in:
- Unfair distribution of assets or a result you’re not happy with if your spouse has an experienced lawyer and you don’t.
- Incorrectly filed paperwork.
- Insufficient documentation.
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The benefits of having a lawyer are included, but not limited to:
- An advocate who knows your local courts–and maybe even the judges–who can fight for the outcome you deserve
- Knowledge as to what exactly you need to provide for any court appearances, how to respond to the opposing party’s allegations (especially if they have an attorney).
- Additional support for a knowledgeable legal team, including paralegals who can keep you up to date on your case.
- Agreement on a strategy for a divorce outcome you feel good about, especially because modifying divorces in Florida is very difficult.
The benefits of hiring a lawyer with Marble:
- We charge by service, not by hour–so you’ll get a lawyer focused on getting you the outcome you deserve in your divorce, not running up the clock so they can make more money.
- A secure, online portal so you can access your case online–including seeing and requesting updates and communicating with your legal team–from anywhere.
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