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A spouse files a petition for dissolution of marriage in Florida and alleges only that the marriage is irretrievably broken. The other spouse denies that the marriage cannot be saved. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 61, what is the legal effect of one spouse's assertion that the marriage is irretrievably broken?

One spouse's belief that the marriage is irretrievably broken can support dissolution even over the other's objection The court must dismiss the petition unless both spouses agree the marriage is broken The petitioner must prove fault grounds such as adultery before a divorce will be granted Florida requires a two-year separation period before a no-fault divorce is available

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One spouse's belief that the marriage is irretrievably broken can support dissolution even over the other's objection

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