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New Bill Proposes Exception for In-State Residency Requirement for Divorces

Last month, a new bill seeking to carve out an exception to Florida’s residency rule for individuals seeking divorce came at an appropriate time, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month was in October. In his proposal, Representative Halsey Beshears (R-Monticello) directly addressed the state’s residency requirement as a prerequisite for filing a divorce. Domestic violence… Read More »