Punta Gorda, FL Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Replenishment of the trust account is mandated by the retainer agreement you signed, in order to maintain a specific amount in your trust account. Most attorneys work by the hour, using the remaining balance in your trust account. A new attorney can be hired and your divorce case transferred easily, should you deem the delays unreasonable. Consult with another attorney to assess a working relationship.

To dissolve a marriage in Florida you need to file for divorce. Florida is a no-fault divorce state,  so you don't need your wifes permission, she can object all she want. You also don't need to prove grounds, and there is no waiting period.   The only requirement is that you are a Florida resident for 6 months and you must allege that the marriage is broken. You can get the forms at the court house and file it yourself. You can get low cost help at the self help prose legal office at the court house.