Cassadaga, FL Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

  In order to file an action for divorce in Florida either the husband or wife (or both) must have resided in Florida for 6 months prior to filing the dissolution action.  You say you have been separated from your husband a "about" 20 years.  So, I am presuming that you have lived in Florida for at lesat the last 6 months.  So, the problem becomes whether the Florida court has jurisdiction over your husband, who apparently does not live in Florida nor has   he ever lived here with you. Do you even know where he is currently living?  You will have to get him served, either personally or through publication.  The Court may be able to actually divorce you, but the court cannot adjudicate any property rights, division of assets and liabilities, equitable distribution, alimony or child issues.  Of course, these may not be issues for you so divorcing here and getting the divorce alone may be all you need.  I would urge you to check with a marital and family law attorney who could review more specific facts of your case and advise you accordingly. Best of luck, Cindy S. Vova Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A. Broward County:954-316-3496  Boca Raton: 561-962-2785 info@vovalaw.com

Without more information about how long it has been since the final divorce decree or what state the divorce was in it isn't possible to fully advise you. In general, an omitted asset can still be dealt with in a subsequent proceeding, but it is not clear why your house was not "brought up". However, if you are divorced and the house is titled solely in your name, your ex- is a "legal stranger" and is, therefore, trespassing if you have told her to move. If the police won't help you, your only option may be to go back to court to get a specific court order directing her to leave. The general nature of a divorce should include that by implication but apparently your ex- doesn't agree or accept the obvious.