Divorce Attorney in Fort Myers

Marriage Dissolution Lawyer Serving Lee County & Surrounding Areas

Navigating a divorce is a deeply emotional and personal process, often made heavier by the need to make complex legal decisions while caring for your family. At Marquez-Kelly Law, Attorney Mellany Marquez-Kelly provides a supportive environment to help lighten that load. She welcomes every client with compassion, helping them build straightforward plans and carefully explaining the law. That way, you can make decisions about your future with confidence and clarity.

With legal experience dating back to 2007, Mellany established Marquez-Kelly Law in 2013. Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, she can provide patient, steady representation at the table or in the courtroom.

Call (239) 374-3936 to talk with a divorce attorney in Fort Myers or contact us online to start the conversation.

Where to Begin: Understanding Florida Divorce Laws

Florida is a no-fault divorce state, which means a court can dissolve a marriage simply because it is irretrievably broken. In very rare cases, a divorce can also be granted if a spouse has been legally declared mentally incapacitated for at least three years. 

You do not have to prove any wrongdoing to file. However, it is helpful to know that actions like adultery or depleting shared finances can influence decisions regarding alimony or the division of assets.

To file in Florida, at least one spouse must have been a resident of the state for six months. Because the Fort Myers area welcomes so many new residents, it is common for one spouse to live out of state. This can sometimes raise complicated questions about how the court handles support and custody. As an active board member of the Association of Family Law Practitioners in Lee County, Mellany is duly familiar with our local courts and is well-equipped to identify and address these jurisdictional matters right from the start.