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Steps To Take After Receiving Divorce Papers
Receiving divorce papers can be a demoralizing experience. Some folks are in shock while others saw it coming. In either event, it’s no fun to be served with divorce papers. Your life is about to change dramatically. You may be overwhelmed by the impending changes. You’re going to need to gather your wits because… Read More »
Unwed Father’s Rights In Florida
On July 1, 2023, a new law went into effect. Florida legislators passed a revised procedure for unmarried fathers to establish paternity, child support, and visitation. The new legislation made it possible for unmarried fathers to receive parental rights that were previously exclusive to the mother of the newborn child. Under the old law,… Read More »
Child Custody And Florida’s Relocation Statute
The Florida courts craft custody and visitation arrangements on the principle that the child benefits from having continued relationships with both parents. However, circumstances change. One parent may decide to move to another state or even across the country. This can create numerous problems. Court intervention may be needed to resolve them. In Florida,… Read More »
How Do Florida Courts Determine Parenting Time After Divorce?
Divorce is a challenging time, particularly for children. The courts understand this and seek to install arrangements that are in the best interests of the children. In fact, the law requires the courts to make decisions that are in the best interests of the children at all times. The courts presume that having both… Read More »
Is My Spouse Hiding Assets From Me Pending Our Divorce?
In Florida, when you divorce, all of the property that you accumulated during the marriage becomes part of the marital estate. The marital estate must be divided during the divorce. In Florida, we operate on a process known as equitable distribution. Equitable distribution means that assets in the marital estate are divided in accord… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between Separate And Marital Property During A Florida Divorce?
If you’re going through a divorce presently, then it’s important to understand some concepts under the law that will have a profound impact on your case. One of those concepts is separate versus marital property. Once your marriage begins, you begin acquiring assets to the marital estate. It is these assets that are subject… Read More »
What Is Florida’s New Divorce Stabilization Bill?
The Florida legislature recently passed a measure to make Florida divorce laws “more uniform.” The new “Divorce Stabilization Bill” recently cleared both the House and the Senate with unanimous votes in favor of passing the measure. The bill could have numerous effects on the way couples end their marriages. As the name suggests, the… Read More »
What Is A Parenting Coordinator During A Florida Divorce?
Navigating child custody arrangements during divorce or separation can be distinctly challenging. For this reason, the Florida courts make parenting coordinators available to parents who are currently in dispute over child custody arrangements. Parenting coordinators can help resolve disputes over parenting decisions, schedules, timesharing, and more. Such matters often result in stress for parents…. Read More »
When Will I Stop Paying Alimony In Florida?
Alimony, known as spousal support in Florida, is often a contentious issue during a Florida divorce. As the payer of alimony, you may wonder when you will have to stop paying. While Florida recently did away with permanent alimony, there are still individuals in Florida who are paying alimony on a permanent basis. There… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements And Alimony Considerations
Recent changes to Florida’s alimony rules have rendered some prenuptial agreements bad deals. If you signed a prenuptial agreement in which you agreed to pay permanent alimony to your spouse in the event of a divorce, then you may be chagrined to find out that Florida has done away with permanent alimony in the… Read More »