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How To Secretly Prepare For A Divorce

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

Divorce can seem like a huge decision, so much so that many people struggle to get past the mental barrier of filing. However, you do not have to file for divorce before you start preparing for one. There are many small steps that you can take toward getting a divorce to build momentum before… Read More »

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Will I Lose My Stock Options In A Divorce?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

Many people are constantly surprised by the assets that come into play during asset and debt distribution during a divorce. Stock options are given to many employees as a form of equity compensation by their employers, but many employees forget about these options, or fail to consider them as compensation. However, when dividing assets… Read More »

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What Impact Does Cheating Have On A Divorce?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

If your marriage is in ruins due to infidelity, you are not alone. It’s estimated that infidelity plays a role in as many as 58% of divorces. You may be wondering how adultery will impact your divorce, and whether it will affect things like your divorce settlement, alimony payments, child custody, or even the… Read More »

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Are 401(k)s Marital Property?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

If you are considering divorce, the odds are good that you have given extensive thought to how your assets and financial future will be impacted. Many people start off by thinking in broad strokes about who will get the house, but it’s also important to consider how retirement programs, social security pensions, and 401(k)s… Read More »

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Finding Hidden Assets In A Divorce

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

Divorce rarely brings out the best in people. Even when you feel you can trust your spouse, you may be surprised to learn that they have been trying to hide or conceal assets in order to keep a larger share of the assets that you have accumulated together while married. Florida is an equitable… Read More »

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Can I Get Divorced Without Going To Court In Florida?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

If you are considering a divorce in Florida, you may be looking for alternatives to a traditional, highly-contentious, courtroom divorce process. Often the first question we get from clients is whether they can get divorced without having to go to court. Not only does the traditional courtroom divorce process involve expensive litigation, it can… Read More »

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How To Keep Your Child Custody Case Out Of Court

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

Few things are more stressful than handing a judge that you don’t know the power to decide whether you get to retain custody of your child and how often you will get to see them. Many people have heard horror stories about child custody hearings gone wrong, or about how contentious the process was,… Read More »

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Can A Child In Florida Choose Which Parent To Live With?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

The following article will discuss whether children who reside in Florida are able to choose which parent they prefer to live with in custody battles. The “best interest of the child” standard In the state of Florida, family court judges determine child custody and child support issues based on the “best interest of the… Read More »

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Can An Uncontested Divorce Become Contested In Florida?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

If you are contemplating or are going through a divorce in the Orlando, or greater Florida area, you may be weighing your options and trying to decide what the best path forward is. For most couples, the goal going into a divorce is to keep the process as quick and painless as possible. Of… Read More »

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Can My Social Media Posts Be Used Against Me During A Divorce?

By Greater Orlando Family Law |

Divorce is one of the most difficult things that most adults have to go through. It takes a great amount of effort and invokes complex emotions to dismantle a life that you have invested so much effort in building. It is no surprise that many people turn to social media to process their emotions… Read More »

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