Bascom, FL Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

You must file for divorce in the state where you have legal residency. If she has lived in Florida for 6 months or longer she is a Florida resident and must file for divorce here. Florida has a relocation statute which may prevent her from taking the children and simply going back to Mass.  Florida law requires that she file and serve a " notice of intention to relocate" and have the matter determined by a court prior to relocating. One alternative would be to get the husbands permission in writing to relocate to Mass, but not file for divorce. Once she has resided in Mass long enough to achieve status as a legal resident (6 months or longer) she can then file for divorce in Mass.

Money that you receive and have before marriage is considered your separate property, subject to your exclusive control and ownership, as long as you keep it separate from any property you and your partner acquire after the marriage. How that property, and any increased value during the marriage, will dealt with in a divorce will depend on the law of the state where that divorce would occur unless there is a valid prenuptial agreement.

An annulment can only be granted under very limited circumstances. Length of the marriage may be a consideration, depending upon what the grounds for the annulment are. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your particular case with you and discuss whether you are eligible for an annulment or divorce is the most viable option for you.