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Dear Anonymous:     Although Florida  Statute 61.08(1) says that the court may consider adultery in an alimony determination, as a practical matter, unless the adulterous spouse has "squandered marital assets" on his/her paramour, usually the Courts do not give that issue great weight.  Because there are no real guidelines for alimony in Florida statutes, it is difficult to really determine how much, if any, weight the courts will give this.  Depending on the judge, they may not even want to hear about it.  Nonetheless, since you've gone through the effort it doesn't hurt to try and introduce this, but it would be better if the report indicates he is using marital monies on this woman.   Sorry that I couldn't give you a more positive response.   Best of luck, Cindy S. Vova Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A. Broward: 954-316-3496 Boca Raton: 561-962-2785 info@vovalaw.com    

If you are in Florida, the Wife doesn't have to sign anything, unless you are talking about doing an uncontested divorce with a full settlement agreement - which it sounds like she is not in agreement. You need to file for divorce and serve her with the papers. Then she has to respond or face potential sanctions. If you are uncertain how to proceed, you should hire an attorney to assist you.

Your divorce decree is a controlling order and must be followed unless the order is modified (e.g. by agreement of the parties). You might consider speaking with the other party about whether they will agree to the arrangement under the circumstances. You might also consider marrying "sooner" and having your reception at some later point.