Divorce is the termination of a marriage or marital union, the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state.  In Florida, a divorce is commenced with the filing of the petition for dissolution of marriage.  Once the Petition is filed, it is served on the other party and the other party then has 20 days to file their response to the Petition.