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Florida Property Division
In a Florida divorce, marital property is divided equitably. While that sounds pretty straightforward, there is actually a lot of nuance here that makes splitting assets trickier than you might expect. Having a knowledgeable local divorce attorney by your side will make things much easier. What Does Equitable Distribution mean? Marital property must be… Read More »
Was Superbowl Sunday Fraught with Violence In your Home?
Domestic violence (DV) is a serious problem across the United States, impacting about 20 individuals every single minute. DV is rampant across socioeconomic levels, race, gender, religion, and every other category you can name. It happens in heterosexual relationships as well as LGBTQ relationships. Studies show that holidays and special events, particularly those that… Read More »
Has Substance Abuse Destroyed your Marriage?
Is your spouse an addict? Have you been dealing with the consequences of addiction to your marriage? Perhaps you’ve experienced a range of emotions—anger, fear, frustration—finally getting to hope– only to be perplexed and exasperated all over again. If you have supported, sacrificed, encouraged, and policed your spouse, only to watch relapsing behaviors time… Read More »
Divorces with Crazy Huge Settlements
If you think your divorce settlement is enough to raise a few eyebrows, chances are you don’t come near to making the list of the highest settlements of all time. The rich and famous, when they split, tend to have assets that bewilder. Big Name Divorces Divorce has been around for as long as… Read More »
Co-parenting During a Pandemic
How has co-parenting been impacted by the pandemic? The answer is as varied as the families affected. We all know that divorce bears down on couples during many different stages of family life, leaving many people to enjoy blended families as divorcees remarry. Working to effectively co-parent children is obviously to the benefit of… Read More »
Florida Requirements for Parents who Divorce
If you’re headed for divorce and are the parent of minor children, you should know that under Florida law, you’ll be required to meet some pretty stringent expectations prior to finalizing the divorce. An experienced family law attorney can effectively help you navigate these rules. Online Course For starters, you will need to register… Read More »
Gray Divorce: Splitting with a Partner who has Significant Health Issues
If you are an older individual who is contemplating a divorce from a spouse who suffers from significant mental or physical impairments, your divorce may have become significantly more complicated. Because Florida is an equitable distribution state, the court will likely have concerns about the ability of an impaired individual to manage self-care, and… Read More »
Social Security and Divorce
As an elder eyeing divorce, you may have anxieties about your financial income post-divorce. Certainly, the income that was once supporting one household is now necessarily going to be divided. Since Florida is an equitable distribution state, any assets that were accrued during the course of the marriage will be divided based on a… Read More »
Spare Yourself the Trouble of Social Media During a Divorce
You might not think it’s an issue, but the fact of the matter is that people find themselves facing problems in Divorce Court all the time as a result of bad decisions relating to social media. That’s right, attorneys these days report seeing quite an uptick in the appearance of text messages and emails,… Read More »
Jurisdiction When Parties from Different States Divorce
Divorce: it’s never easy. There are so many issues that are complicated by financial constraints, time issues, and emotion. One of the most challenging areas many couples face when they contemplate a split revolves around custody and visitation issues. When one spouse winds up leaving the Sunshine State, things instantly become more complex than… Read More »
