Divorce

St. Augustine Divorce Lawyers

Few areas of law create more despair, pain, and suffering, like divorce and family law. But, that doesn’t mean that you need to do this alone. St. Augustine divorce attorneys at Canan Law are here to help you through this rough patch in your life.

The probability of divorce in life for many couples in St. Augustine is inevitable. If your marriage can no longer peacefully exist, it may make sense to file for divorce. Some divorce settlements are agreeable and straightforward, others require a family law attorney to navigate the law's complexities.

The process begins by filing a divorce petition in a Florida divorce court. It ends with a family judge giving a divorce decree. What happens between the petition and the decree is where the hard work goes into play – and why you need a qualified family law attorney.

Which Court Will Handle Your Florida Divorce?

When the time comes to seek the assistance of a family law attorney to help with your divorce, your lawyer will first determine the appropriate court or jurisdiction to file your divorce.

Divorce For Florida Residents

To file for a divorce in St. Augustine, St. Johns County or anywhere in Northeast Florida, your lawyer must prove that either you or your spouse lives in this area and has also been a Florida resident for at least six months and before filing.

Residency for divorce purposes must corroborate by a driver’s license, voter registration or third-party testimony.

Out-Of-State Residents

For parties whose primary residence is in another state, we can establish jurisdiction through a “long arm statute.” This is a state law that allows a court to have authority over an individual domiciled in another state as long as that person has sufficient minimum contacts with Florida.

The Laws And Procedures Are Complex. Get An Experienced Firm To Avoid Problems

If you are contemplating divorce, you want an expert divorce attorney who knows the jurisdictional procedures and the law to protect your interests adequately. We can help with high net worth assets and seeking alimony from your ex-spouse.

At Canan Law, our team of divorce attorneys has decades of experience with Florida divorce laws and procedures in St. Johns County. Let us help you.

Contact Our Firm To Learn More About The Process

If you are contemplating divorce, reach out to our team of lawyers to learn about the law, your options and how we can help you achieve your goals.

Call our law offices at (904) 849-2266, or reach out online.

Why Choose Canan Law?

  • Always in Your Corner

    When you are facing a legal matter, it can seem like everything is spinning out of control. Our team works to slow things down and present you with all of your options in order to fulfill your best interests.

  • Community Knowledge

    The attorneys at Canan Law all live in the community they work in and truly care about the people who they are helping. They also know of all the individuals in the legal and court systems in the area.

  • Dedicated Teamwork

    When you hire one Canan Law attorney, you hire us all. We make it a point to work with our whole team on your case to ensure there is always somebody available to answer your questions.

  • Litigation Experience

    Our team of attorneys has over 250 combined jury trials. We are not afraid to take your case to trial to ensure you are getting everything you need & deserve.

The Firm You Can Trust

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