Section 61.021, Florida Statutes
Residence requirements.—To obtain a dissolution of marriage, one of the parties to the marriage must reside 6 months in the state before the filing of the petition.
For the latest version of this statute, visit http://www.leg.state.fl.us.
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[…] Divorce: Is there a Residency Requirement? Posted on January 17, 2011 by abcfamilyblog Unless one or both parties resided in Florida for at least six months prior to the filing of a petition for dissolution of marriage, a Florida judge will not grant the divorce. This residency requirement is governed by section 61.021, Florida Statutes. […]
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