Because of the ease of international travel and communications, the world is shrinking, which has facilitated a growing number of marriages between marital partners from different countries. When you are married to a partner who is the citizen of another country, the divorce process can be extremely complicated if you have children. Sometimes the other… Read More >
Florida Divorce Discovery Process
The discovery process is one of the most critical aspects of a Florida divorce case, but it also can be one of the most frustrating for clients. The discovery process is the phase of divorce litigation where each side uses a variety of litigation tools to obtain relevant evidence and disclosure from the opposing party…. Read More >
Impact of Misconduct in a Florida Divorce
Florida is an equitable distribution of property jurisdiction, which essentially means that the marital estate (i.e. marital assets and debts) should be divided “equitably” between the parties to a divorce. While a court must begin with the premise that the distribution of marital property should be equal, the law in Florida permits for an unequal… Read More >
What You Should Bring to an Initial Meeting with a Florida Divorce Attorney?
In a previous blog post we addressed what types of questions a prospective client should ask a Florida divorce attorney when evaluating whether to retain a law firm for legal representation in a divorce case. There also are a number of documents that you should bring to an initial consultation that can facilitate an attorney’s… Read More >
Frequently Asked Questions in Florida Divorce Cases
Many people face the prospect of divorce with anxiety about the future because they are unsure what to expect from the divorce process in Florida. While there are many important issues in Florida divorce cases, the disposition of property and debts between parties to a marriage is one of the most urgent issues. During the… Read More >
Selecting the Right Lawyer for Your High Net Worth Divorce
When you are involved in a high net worth divorce in Florida, there are special considerations when selecting an attorney to handle your divorce. Technically, any licensed Florida attorney may handle a divorce. However, this does not mean that attorneys are equally qualified to handle these types of cases. Many divorces involving couples with substantial… Read More >
Questions to Ask Your Prospective Attorney in a Florida Divorce
The divorce process in Florida can be extremely complicated and stressful so it is important to select a divorce attorney who is well matched to your needs, goals and personality. The process of interviewing a West Palm Beach family law attorney is a process that may seem foreign and unfamiliar. However, there are questions you… Read More >
Obligation of a Parent to Pay for Private School in a Florida Divorce
A private school education is important to many parents. Many parents that contact us about child support issues inquire about the obligation to continue paying for private school as a component of child support. While a court may impose the responsibility on a parent to continue paying for the cost of private school following a… Read More >
Temporary Financial Relief in a Pending Florida Divorce
The financial consequences of a divorce will have a long-term impact on both parties and their children. Even in the initial stages of a divorce, financial hardships can have a significant impact on your ability to pay your monthly expenses and cope with the costs of divorce. However, there are procedures that permit for temporary… Read More >
Legal Standard for Modifying a Florida Parenting Plan
Parents that go through the divorce process in Florida will have created a parenting plan either by entering into an agreement or having the family law judge impose a parenting plan by way of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. The Parenting Plan will specify time-sharing arrangements and the distribution of parental rights and… Read More >