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"I just moved to Florida and wish to file for a divorce. Does Florida divorce law have a residency requirement?"

The state of Florida does have a residency requirement. It is necessary for a person to reside in the state of Florida at least six (6) months prior to filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

Alan Jay Braverman is a divorce lawyer who has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1973. He is Florida Board Certified in the area of Marital and Family Law. You can reach this divorce attorney at the Law Offices of Braverman & Hymowitz in Fort Lauderdale at (954) 524-0505, ext. 201. View his Divorce Magazine profile online.