Florida Divorce Issues - What's First?

In a Florida divorce, judges consider the issues in a specific order. There are five possible major issues or areas in a divorce case. This is the order in which judges consider the issues:

Parenting Plan/Primary Residence, Parental Responsibility

Equitable Distribution/Property Division

Alimony/Spousal Support

Child Support

Everything Else/Name Change, Life Insurance, Court costs

If you are representing yourself in a Florida divorce, you should use the same PEACE order to analyze your case and later, to prepare the settlement agreement.