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TAMPA GAY DIVORCE

Deciding to file for divorce in Tampa is always a difficult decision. 
Our team has vast experience in preparing divorce documents. 
It is our honor to be able to serve the LBGTQ community in Tampa.  

No Court Tampa Gay Divorce

A no-court divorce is a no brainer when both parties are ok with the divorce. There are a few requirements needed in order to have the painful divorce process a little bit less painful.
If there are minor children involved in the marriage either because of adoption, surrogacy, or any other method used, we can get the correct divorce documents prepared including the parenting plan and child support guidelines.

Tampa Gay Divorce Mediation

This is good when there is a little drama between both of you. If there are assets and liabilities to split and the relationship is not too damaged we can help you mediate the divorce in a dignified manner. 

Missing Spouse Tampa 
Gay Divorce

So your spouse went MIA, not even the FBI can find the loser. Well then you need a divorce by publication, missing spouse divorce, you get the drift. This divorce is a pain because it takes longer and it does require a final hearing (bummer) but the good news is that we can take care of it and make this unsavory process less painful.

A divorce by publication takes 3 distinct steps:
1 - Prepare the divorce documents
2 - Run an article in a local publication for 30 days
3 - Attend a final hearing

Tampa Gay Divorce by Summons

When there are massive amounts of drama, this is the way to go. In this divorce talking does not work, only getting the judge to intervene. If you are in non-speaking terms, communications are toxic and there is lots of drama then a divorce by summons will be the healthiest way to handle the divorce.

Other Tampa Gay Divorce Resources
If your Tampa gay divorce is in mutual agreement then a no court divorce may be a great solution. No court divorces are quick, affordable and are received in the mail within 45 days after filing the divorce.
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​If there are assets, bills etc to be split in your Tampa gay divorce or there were children in the marriage but both of you cannot come into an agreement on how these things will be divided then a mediator may be able to help...AS LONG AS BOTH OF YOU ARE CALM ENOUGH TO ALLOW SOMEONE TO HELP.
A Tampa gay divorce mediator cannot do the decisions for you both but can help you reach an agreement by keeping things calm and methodologically guiding the conversations so that an agreement is reached. The goal of a Tampa gay divorce mediator is to have both parties walk away feeling confident and ready to move on.

There is no difference between a Tampa regular divorce and a Tampa gay divorce. The Tampa divorce process is the same, the forms used by self represented litigants are the same for both straight or Tampa gay divorce as they were recently changed by the State of Florida supreme court. 


A gay Tampa divorce by summons is needed when the relationship is beyond "not healthy", it's honestly toxic. Filing for a gay Tampa divorce by summons is as follows:
1 - Prepare and file the divorce forms
2 - Hire a process server or sheriff, get him/her the divorce papers served,
3 - Request a hearing after 20 calendar days.

Unfortunately, sometimes the spouse just disappears and cannot be found. Either he/she left the country or moved away without leaving a trace. In these cases a gay missing spouse divorce (also known as a gay divorce by publication) is the way to go.
A Tampa gay missing spouse divorce is complex as it has 3 distinct parts:
1 - prepare the forms and try to find him/her
2 - after the filing the divorce publish an article
3 - request and attend a hearing AFTER the publication has run for 30 days and the proof has been obtained.  
A Tampa gay divorce by publication can take approximately 2 -4 months.

 If you or anyone you know is going through domestic violence please contact the local authorities and get help before looking to file for divorce.  A divorce under domestic violence circumstances (verbal or physical) need to be filed as divorce by summons process. See above for more details on a divorce by summons.