What is a dissolution of marriage?

A dissolution of marriage is the legal process of ending a marriage.

How do I respond to a divorce petition?

You must serve your written defenses to the petitioner and file with the court.

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Failing to respond may result in a default judgment against you.

Dissolution of marriage action filed against Heitor Medrado de Faria.

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Published: Feb 6, 2026 · 2 months ago
Category: Name Change
City: Fort Lauderdale
Address: 14600 North Spur Drive, Miami, FL 33161 · 2 filings
Case #: FMCE-26-000867

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What to do next

1
Serve Your Defenses
Submit your written defenses to the petitioner by January 13, 2026.
2
File with the Court
File the original defenses with the clerk at 201 SE 6 Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
3
Keep Clerk Updated
Notify the clerk of your current address to receive future court documents.

Frequently asked questions

What is a dissolution of marriage?: A dissolution of marriage is the legal process of ending a marriage.
How do I respond to a divorce petition?: You must serve your written defenses to the petitioner and file with the court.
What happens if I miss the deadline?: Failing to respond may result in a default judgment against you.

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Full Notice Text

Notice of action for dissolution of marriage
In the circuit court of the 
 SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY FLORIDA
Case No.: 
FMCE-26-000867
Division: 
37
MELISSA DE OLIVEIRA MEDRADO DE FARIA
Petitioner, 
And 
HEITOR MEDRADO DE FARIA
Respondent.
To: 
HEITOR MEDRADO DE FARIA
Last known address 
14600 North Spur Drive  Miami, FL 33161
you are notified that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on 
MELISSA DE OLIVEIRA MEDRADO DE FARIA
, Petitioner, whose address is 
000 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 265 South, Hollywood, FL 33021
 on or before 
1/13/2026
, and file the original with the clerk of this court at 
 201 SE 6 Street Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
 before service on petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the clerk of the circuit court's office. You may review these documents upon request.
You must keep the clerk of the circuit court's office notified of your current address. (You may file designation of current mailing and e-mail address, florida supreme court approved family law form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk's office.
Warning: rule 12.285, Florida family law rules of procedure, requireds certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of peadings.
Dated: 
1/13/2026
Brenda D. Forman 
Clerk of the Circuit Court 
By: 
Kaneesha Keel
DeputyClerk
1/23/2025, 1/30/2026, 2/6/2026, 2/13/2026
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