Residency Requirement
Florida's residency requirement means at least one spouse must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing for divorce. This is a key threshold the court must confirm before it can grant a dissolution of marriage. Proof is usually shown through a Florida driver's license, voter registration, or the sworn testimony of a corroborating witness.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
Under F.S. §61.021, no dissolution of marriage may be granted unless one of the parties has resided in Florida for at least six months immediately before filing the petition; residency is jurisdictional and typically proven by a Florida ID or a corroborating witness.
Example
He met Florida's residency requirement because he had held a Florida driver's license and lived in Miami for over a year before filing.
Related Statutes
- 61.021
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