When filing for divorce, at least one of the parties must have been a resident of the state of Florida for at least 6 months prior to the filing of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. It is not necessary for both spouses to currently reside in Florida. Your experienced Orlando divorce attorney should ensure that you will be able to prove residency. This can be done with a valid Florida driver’s license, a Florida voter registration card or the testimony or affidavit of a third party.
Military personnel and their spouses are presumed to be residents of Florida while living in the state. As well, military personnel who were Florida residents before entering the military and who never established a permanent residence elsewhere continue to be considered residents of the state of Florida. Even when the military member is in another state on a tour of duty, they can still be considered a resident of Florida for matters of personal jurisdiction.
Consult with your Orlando divorce attorney if you have questions or concerns regarding residency and your divorce. To schedule an initial consultation with Attorney Wade P. Luther, contact Family Law of Orlando by email or by calling (407) 835-9900.