Generally, Florida statutes tell us that actions shall be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. However, venue in a divorce matter is determined by where the parties last resided together with the intent to remain married.
As is typical in the law, there are some exceptions. For example, if you and your spouse are currently living in different counties or states, if you had no children together and no property or support issues to resolve, you may be able to file in either location. If there are children, property or support issues to be resolved in the divorce, it will most likely be necessary for you to file in the location where you and your spouse last resided together.
Venue, or where to file a dissolution of marriage action, can be a confusing issue with many factors to be considered. To ensure that your case will not be dismissed due to improper venue, consult with an experienced and qualified Orlando divorce attorney. To schedule a consultation with Attorney Wade P. Luther, contact Family Law of Orlando by email or by calling (407) 835-9900.