What is a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage?

It is a legal request to end a marriage.

How do I respond to a divorce petition?

You must serve your written defenses to the petitioner's attorney by April 30, 2026.

What happens if I don't respond to the notice?

A default will be entered against you, potentially granting the petitioner's requests.

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed against Fernando Ayala Aguilar.

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Published: Apr 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Name Change
City: Winter Haven
Address: 719 Wanamaker Avenue, Ft. Meade, Florida · 3 filings
Case #: 2026DR-2026

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What You Should Do Next

1
Contact Petitioner's Attorney
Reach out to Rafael J. Echemendia at (863) 669-1505 before April 30, 2026.
2
Prepare Your Defense
Draft your written defenses to the petition and gather necessary documents.
3
File with the Court
File your original defenses with the Clerk of Court before or immediately after serving the petitioner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage?: It is a legal request to end a marriage.
How do I respond to a divorce petition?: You must serve your written defenses to the petitioner's attorney by April 30, 2026.
What happens if I don't respond to the notice?: A default will be entered against you, potentially granting the petitioner's requests.

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Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
 IN AND FOR 
POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
FAMILY LAW DIVISION
IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF
MARIELA GARCIA
Petitioner/Wife,
and
FERNANDO AYALA AGUILAR
Respondent/Husband
CASE NO.: 2026DR-2026
SECTION: 13
NOTICE OF ACTION 
BY POSTING
TO: FERNANDO AYALA AGUILAR
       Last known address:
       719 Wanamaker Avenue
       Ft. Meade, Florida 33841       
  YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you, Fernando Ayala Aguilar, and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on the Petitioner's attorney, whose name and address is:
RAFAEL J. ECHEMENDIA, ESQUIRE
Echemendia Law Firm, P.A.
5473 US 98 South
Lakeland, Florida 33812
Telephone: (863)669-1505
Facsimile: (863)669-1525
lakelandlegal@gmail.com
yesi@lakelandlegal.com
on or before APRIL 30, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
Dated on MARCH 24, 2026.
Stacey M. Butterfield, Clerk of Court
By: Skye Croft
Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026    206875