Florida Divorce Law
Q.I want to move a dormant/closed (meaning all issues of requested relief have either been granted or otherwise adjudicated and no unheard motions are pending ) divorce case from one state (as it has "permanant jurisdiction") to Florida. I looked thru Florida Rules of Civil Proceedure and I believe this action is called Domestication as I am now a resident of FL (the term/action has nothing to do with me, but it refers to the treatment and movement of a dormant case from a court that has permanant jurisdiction to a new state, FL) . I'm Pro Se and I just can't find the mechanics of doing this (wording, filing, etc). My former wife will object vehemently which will result in a hearing, but I can't afford to go to that other state (money and time from work- it wouldn't be just one trip and one day, but several) to fool with that as I know I have rights as a resident of FL. Civil Law- Family Divorce- Domestication- Florida- How? Can anyone give me advice???
A.Your wife doesn't have the right to object in my state. You file a pleading titled "Petition to Domesticate Foreign Judgment." Attach a copy of the foreign judgment. The petition must state you and your child are now residents of Florida. At the end, ask that your out-of-state judgment be domesticated and recognized as a Florida judgment. Mail a copy of the pleading to your ex by first class mail at her last known address. (You do NOT need registered or certified mail). It must be recognized in Florida under the "Full Faith and Credit Clause" of the Constitution. In my state, that's all you need to do. If there are additional requirements, try FloridaFindLaw.com (I'm not sure of the capitalization). Have you tried calling your state bar office? My state bar would give you a free answer to this question from a staff atty. If they do not have staff attys, ask if they have a pro bono referral service. If none of these work, get a 1/2 hour consultation with Legal Aid or a local family law atty.
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