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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 »
What Happens To Pets During A Florida Divorce?
In some states, it is now possible for judges to consider the best interests of the pet when deciding who they should primarily reside with. If you’re familiar with Florida’s family code, then you know that judges are tasked with considering the best interests of the children when deciding with whom they should stay,… Read More »
Can I Avoid Going To Court During Divorce?
If you’re into watching legal dramas, then you probably think that divorce has to be a drawn-out court battle. However, there is another way to dissolve a marriage and that method avoids the courtroom altogether. Many couples find that settling their divorce outside the courtroom is a quicker route to dissolving their marriage. While… Read More »
What Factors Impact The Distribution Of Assets In A Florida Divorce
The process of divorce is all about untangling the marital estate. The marital estate is the property that you and your spouse acquired during the marriage. This property needs to be divided in accordance with the laws of Florida and equitable distribution. So, how do judges decide what property goes where? In this article,… Read More »
Navigating The Legal Complexities Of Gray Divorce
According to the CDC, about 40% of first-time marriages end in divorce. Second and third marriages are even more likely to end in divorce. Despite those alarming statistics, divorces are trending downward with fewer individuals both getting divorced and tying the knot. One demographic that hasn’t shown a slowdown in overall divorces is those… Read More »
The Upside Of Divorce, According To The U.S. Census
Does divorce have an upside? Typically, it’s associated with financial stress and marital acrimony. Not many of those who are going through a divorce would likely have good things to say about its upside. Nonetheless, those who pursue divorce do so because they believe their marriages are no longer viable. This indicates that there… Read More »
The Pros And Cons Of Shared Custody
In Florida, there is a presumption under the law that 50/50 custody is in the best interests of the children. A divorcee must present evidence at trial that the 50/50 timesharing schedule isn’t in the best interests of the children. The court will default on shared custody. So, as a parent, it’s best to… Read More »
Divorce Study: A Psychologist Explains How Gray Divorces Occur
Much discussion has been had in recent years about the phenomenon of gray divorce. These are divorces that generally occur after the age of 50. Gray divorce begs the question, why would a couple that stayed together for such a long time decide to untie the knot so late in life? One psychologist sought… Read More »
How Much Does A Divorce Cost In Orlando, FL?
During a divorce, there are four major issues that need to be resolved. Those are equitable distribution of the marital estate, alimony, child custody, and child support. At the end of the divorce process, you will have an agreement in place with your former spouse that delineates each of these aspects of divorce. You… Read More »
Florida Woman Sues For Divorce Only To Realize She Isn’t Married
In the case of Lopes v. Lopes, Lucilia Lopes sued for divorce after what she assumed was a fifteen-year marriage to her husband. The trial judge, however, found that the marriage was void because Mrs. Lopes had a legal husband at the time of her purported marriage. The trial court annulled Mrs. Lopes’s marriage… Read More »