Marquez-Kelly Law

  Florida began recognizing same-sex marriages in January 2015, which also opened the door to same-sex divorces through the state’s family courts. If you need guidance on  same-sex divorce ,  adoption , or other  family law attorney in cape coral  matters, Attorney Mellany Marquez-Kelly is here to help. As a  Fort Myers family law attorney  and  Divorce Attorney Cape Coral  with deep experience in  same-sex family law  issues, she can answer your questions and guide you through the legal process in Southwest Florida with compassion and expertise. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Attorney Marquez-Kelly today to discuss your specific needs. Visit our website for more information.

Before the United States legalized same sex marriage nationwide in a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June 2015, Florida had already recognized it since January 6th of the same year. While Florida courts had seen same sex couples lining up to get wed that very same day, judges also had to prepare for cases of same sex divorce . In Florida, a six-month residency for either of the parties is required before filing a divorce case. The filing spouse, or the spouse requesting for the divorce, must file the case in the place either he/she or his/her partner resides . The same sex couple has to prove that the marriage is irretrievable or broken beyond repair , or that one spouse is mentally incapacitated . Dissolution of marriage may be granted if the parties have no children and the other party does not challenge the divorce. If there are kids involved and the petition is challenged by the other party, another course of action will be pursued by the presiding judge as indicated b...