To use the simplified divorce procedure, you must meet specific requirements. If you cannot satisfy the requirements, then you must file for regular divorce. The prerequisites are:  You and your spouse agree the marriage cannot be saved. You cannot have any minor or dependent children from the marriage, and the wife cannot be pregnant. You and your spouse have worked out how you will divide marital property as well as financial liabilities. Neither spouse is seeking alimony. One party must have been a Florida resident for 6 months. You are willing to give up your right to a trial and an appeal. You should visit your court’s Self-Help center and purchase a divorce packet. This packet has all of the forms you will need. It should cost around $65.  The Self-Help center keeps regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm). Call your court for specific details. You must bring a photo ID each time you visit the center. Forms are also available free of charge here. You can have someone at the Self-Help center review your forms, though no one at the center will fill them out for you. After having them reviewed, you should make copies for each spouse. A form approved by the Florida Supreme Court for simplified divorces is located here.  In this form, you will list the property (and its value) that each spouse will receive. Property includes cash, stocks, real estate, automobiles, retirement plans, and life insurance benefits. Each party must sign this document in front of a notary. Although you do not have to sign it together, you can both sign it in front of a notary at the court house when you go to file your petition for dissolution of marriage. The agreement does not operate to transfer title. If you need to transfer title to property (such as land), then you will need to get the deed.  Similarly, the marital settlement agreement does not change whose name any spousal debts (such as a mortgage) are in. Both spouses must go to the clerk’s office in order to file. Be sure to each bring a valid photo identification.  Check with the court clerk whether both spouses must go together. Miami-Dade requires that you both attend to file the petition together. However, this is not a requirement of the Florida Supreme Court, so requirements may vary by county. Supply a witness to corroborate residency. The witness must have a valid photo identification. The witness must corroborate that at least one partner has lived in Florida for at least six months. A notarized certificate from the witness, rather than a personal appearance, is acceptable. The cost of a simplified divorce can vary slightly by county, but should run about $408. Call ahead to find out acceptable methods of payment.

Summary: Meet the prerequisites. Pick up a divorce packet. Fill out the divorce forms. Fill out a simplified marital settlement agreement. File the divorce application with the clerk of court. Pay a filing fee.


Keep your knees bent while you are skating to get the most range and power. Push off of 1 leg and lift the opposite leg to practice gliding on the ice and maintaining your balance. When you want to skate backward, glide your feet back in a C-shape.  Skate before you start playing hockey so you feel confident on the ice. Practice braking and coming to a stop by turning your feet sideways and pushing down into the ice. In your non-dominant hand, hold the ball at the end of the stick handle, centering the stick with your body. Place your dominant hand 2 glove-lengths down from the top. Shuffle the puck back and forth to dribble it so you have the most control. Practice dribbling it while you are standing still before you starting to skate with it.  Make sure you are using a stick curved in the opposite direction as your dominant hand. For example, if you are right-handed, use a stick where the blade curves to the left. Try to keep your eyes up and forward rather than looking down at the puck. Use a quick sweeping motion to push the puck to another player. Try to keep the puck as low to the ground as you can so it will not lose control. Follow through with the sweeping motion completely to get the speed and angle correct. When you are catching a pass, angle the blade on your stick down so the puck does not jump off the ice. Do not slap the puck when passing since it will be hard for your teammate to catch it. Shift your weight onto your back leg and keep the puck as close to the middle of the blade as possible. Sweep the puck forward and flick your wrists at the last minute to give the puck momentum and thrust. When your shot is finished, make sure the end of the hockey stick's blade points in the direction you want to shoot. This will help guide the puck during your follow through.

Summary: Practice skating forward and backward. Move and control the puck with your hockey stick. Pass the puck between players to move it quickly. Flick your wrist forward to make quick, accurate shots.


If there are specific cleaning and assembly techniques suggested by the manufacturer, you'll want to follows those directions first. If you can't find the instructions, check the company website. They may have an online instruction book you can access to show you how to clean and assemble the tree. Remove all ornaments, lights, and any debris that has become tangled in the tree, such as sticks, leaves, and straw. Use the fabric attachment to vacuum dust and dirt off the tree. You can also use a leaf blower to blow debris off the tree, while keeping a careful distance to avoid damaging the tree. Fill a bucket with soapy water and use a soft dish rag to wipe down the individual branches and the trunk. As before, work around and then from top to bottom.   Replace the water as necessary. Allow the tree to dry thoroughly before plugging the lights back in. Be sure to use lights and decorations that will be able to withstand the weather.

Summary: Check the instructions. Unplug the tree and remove any trimmings. Use a whisk broom or outdoor approved vacuum. Wash the tree. Decorate the tree.


Get a dandelion-specific herbicide from a local gardening or lawncare store. Read the label and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that you apply the herbicide to the dandelions correctly. Every herbicide’s instructions are different, but in general, they will take a few days to begin killing the unwanted plants. Selective herbicides are designed to kill a single species of weed or plant while non-selective herbicides are designed to kill every major type of weed. A selective herbicide is usually less effective than a non-selective herbicide. But if you’re trying to grow any other plants in your yard, the non-selective herbicide can be a risky proposition. If you want to target other weeds in addition to the dandelions, opt for a non-selective herbicide. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to apply the herbicide to your lawn. Typically, it only takes non-selective herbicide 2-3 applications to completely kill weeds. Non-selective herbicide may damage other plants or flowers in your lawn. Pre-emergent weed killer prevents the germination of seeds that are already under the topsoil. Using a pre-emergent treatment will prevent any dandelion roots or seeds from growing or developing into mature plants. Get a pre-emergent treatment from a lawn care store and spay it over your lawn in the spring or after removing dandelion plants to keep them from coming back.
Summary: Use a selective herbicide to target dandelions specifically. Choose a non-selective herbicide to kill dandelions and other weeds. Use a pre-emergent weed killer after removing plants or in the spring.