Uncontested Divorce Attorney in Fort Myers

What Happens After You File Your Agreement?

Once your petition, financial affidavits, signed settlement agreement, and parenting plan are submitted to the court, Florida law requires a brief pause before the dissolution can move forward. Specifically, the state generally mandates that at least 20 days must pass from the date your initial petition is filed before a judge can officially finalize your divorce. If you and your spouse share minor children, both parents will also need to complete a straightforward, state-approved parenting course during this time.

When it is time for your final hearing, you can breathe easily knowing the process is usually very brief. The judge needs to confirm that your agreement was made voluntarily and that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Mellany wants you to feel as prepared as possible, so she takes the time to go over the questions the judge is likely to ask. As a Cape Coral native and a Bishop Verot Catholic High School graduate, she is deeply familiar with the local courts. She draws on those lifelong community ties to support you clearly and calmly through the final stages of your case. Her dedication to serving Southwest Florida families is reflected in her practice and pro bono legal efforts, which the Lee County Bar Association has warmly recognized.

Navigating Your Lee County Divorce Settlement

In Lee County, divorce petitions are filed with the Clerk of Court, and final hearings take place in the 20th Judicial Circuit. We help you turn what you and your spouse have agreed on into a clear, complete settlement agreement. 

For Fort Myers couples, these agreements often cover things like:

• Marital home. Who stays in the home, whether it will be sold, and the timeline for each step.
• Boats and docks. Who keeps each vessel and trailer, and how slip fees and maintenance costs are divided.
• Time-sharing and holidays. A practical schedule for school weeks, holiday rotations, and convenient exchange points.
• Child support and health insurance. Which parent carries medical coverage and how uncovered medical costs are shared.
• Joint debts. How shared balances are divided and when each one will be paid off.

Settling these details quickly helps prevent confusion as the process moves forward and reduces the chance of having to return to court. Mellany serves on the board of the Association of Family Law Practitioners in Lee County, so she stays current on local filing requirements and prepares your paperwork to meet them.

Your agreement deserves a careful read before anyone signs, and the first 30 minutes cost nothing by phone or video. Call (239) 374-3936 or contact us online to meet with an uncontested divorce attorney in Fort Myers.