Table of Contents
Using Self-Help Law Books -
Introduction -
Chapter 1: Marriage Ins and Outs -
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Annulment
- Legal Separation
- Deciding whether to Divorce
Chapter 2: The Legal System -
- Theory versus Reality
- Divorce Law and Procedure
- Legal Research
Chapter 3: Lawyers
- Deciding If You Want a Lawyer
- Selecting a Lawyer
- Working with a Lawyer
- Firing Your Lawyer
Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Situation
- Relationship with Your Spouse
- Financial Information
- Property and Debts
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Types of Available Procedures
Chapter 5: General Procedures -
- Introduction to Legal Forms
- Filing with the Court Clerk
- Notifying Your Spouse
- Verifying Residency
- Setting a Court Hearing
- Courtroom Manners
- Negotiating
Chapter 6: Simplified Divorce Procedure
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
- Family Law Financial Affidavit
- Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
- Verifying Residency
- Final Judgment of Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
- Final Disposition Form
Chapter 7: Uncontested Divorce Procedure
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
- Family Law Financial Affidavit
- Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure
- Interrogatories
- Marital Settlement Agreement
- Verifying Residency
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit
- Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
- Final Judgment of Dissolution ofMarriage
Chapter 8: Default Procedures -
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
- Family Law Financial Affidavit
- Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure
- Interrogatories
- Verifying Residency
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit
- Answer, Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
- Nonmilitary Affidavit
- Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service
- Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
- Motion for Default
- Default
- Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
- Final Disposition Form
Chapter 9: Contested Divorce Procedure
- Collecting Information
- Property and Debts
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Forms
Chapter 10: The Court Hearing -
- Preparation
- Testimony of Children
- The Hearing
- Child Support Agencies
Chapter 11: When You Cannot Find Your Spouse -
- The Diligent Search
- Preparing and Filing Court Papers
- Publishing
Chapter 12: Special Circumstances -
- When You Cannot Afford Court Costs
- Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property
- Temporary Support and Custody
- Taxes
- Pension Plans
- If Your Spouse Also Filed for Divorce
- Enforcing Temporary Orders
Chapter 13: The Future
Glossary -
Appendix A: Florida Statutes, Child Support Schedule, and Family Law Rules of Procedure -
Appendix B: Blank Forms
Index
