First Steps in a Traditional Divorce Case
What's the first court step in a traditional divorce? The preliminary conference, explains Sarasota, Florida divorce attorney Bill Leininger. It happens after one spouse serves a summons and complaint and the other files an answer—often with a counterclaim. At that first hearing, the judge sets deadlines for exchanging financial information and orders any custody evaluations the case may need.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Sarasota, FL
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— why the preliminary conference is the first real court step
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What's the first court step in a Florida traditional divorce?
The preliminary conference, which happens after one spouse serves a summons and complaint and the other files an answer, often with a counterclaim. At it, the judge sets deadlines for financial disclosure and orders any custody evaluations.
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