Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce

How long must one reside in Florida before a petition for divorce can be filed? According to Florida Statute Chp. 61.021, “To obtain a dissolution of marriage, one of the parties to the marriage must reside 6 months in the state before the filing of the petition.” This residency requirement was at issue in the case Robinson v. Christiansen, 3D19-1709 (Fla. 3d DCA March 25, 2020).