In a message dated 16/07/08 15:24:57, mlomax1074@gmail.com writes: > It has been reported on this list that because of the restrictive divorce > laws in New York State in the 1940s and 1950s, spouses frequently filed for > divorce in Florida.  Does anyone know if particular cities or counties in > Florida were more popular than others?  I'm trying to locate a divorce > record for a New York couple who might have divorced in Florida in the > 1940s.  I'd like to identify places I should write. > > Mark Lomax > California > > The microfiche index to FL divorce records are available in several libraries in FL. I know they are in libraries in Orlando, Cocoa, and Vero Beach. A request with a name and date span should get you a result. Betty. ************** Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112)

----- Original Message ----- . Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [NYQUEENS] Divorce in the 1950s In a message dated 16/07/08 15:24:57, mlomax1074@gmail.com writes: > It has been reported on this list that because of the restrictive divorce > laws in New York State in the 1940s and 1950s, spouses frequently filed > for > divorce in Florida. Does anyone know if particular cities or counties in > Florida were more popular than others? I'm trying to locate a divorce > record for a New York couple who might have divorced in Florida in the > 1940s. I'd like to identify places I should write. > > Mark Lomax > California > > The microfiche index to FL divorce records are available in several libraries in FL. I know they are in libraries in Orlando, Cocoa, and Vero Beach. A request with a name and date span should get you a result. Betty. ************** I have found marriage, divorce and death certificate information on Ancestry.com for FL..Along with cerificate #s that you can use to order the same from the State.. That was two years ago, I believe.... Ted