When the custodial parent wants to relocate, there are certain procedures they need to follow under Florida law in regards to the non-custodial parent. They must notify the non-custodial parent of any move of greater than 50 miles for any period 60 days or longer. If the non-custodial parent agrees, they must notify the court… Read More >
Top 5 Mistakes Made by Divorcing Couples in Florida
Divorce is a time of immense stress, uncertainty, and upheaval. Navigating this difficult process can be a challenge for anyone. Surviving your divorce and emerging successfully on a personal, financial, and emotional front requires a thorough self-evaluation, external awareness, and some help from a Florida attorney well versed in the field of family and divorce… 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 >
Effects of Divorce
The decision to end a marriage is not an easy one to make. While the vast majority of people have viewed divorce from the outside, having observed friends, family, or coworkers who have gone through it, most people are not fully prepared to handle all the tangled emotional and legal aspects of the divorce process… Read More >
Overview of Alimony in Florida
In a Florida divorce proceeding, the judge may award alimony (also known as maintenance or spousal support) to a spouse who is in financial need. Alimony generally refers to a monetary amount that the court determines is appropriate for one spouse to pay to the other (i.e., whether for a certain period of time, by… 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 >
Questions to Ask during your Initial Consultation
Many attorneys offer an initial consultation to learn about their potential client and their potential case. For a family law matter, it may be a question about your spouse, children, assets, and other relevant information that will come out at trial. But this consultation also gives the client a chance to speak to a lawyer… Read More >
When Should I File For Divorce in Florida?
If you have been thinking about divorce, you may have been thinking about some of your friends who have already gotten divorced. Some of them seem to have been going through their divorces for years. It may seem like forever ago that they began talking about the problems in their marriages and wondering aloud whether… Read More >
Common Misperceptions about Annulment in Florida
Many people misunderstand the fundamental difference between divorce and annulment. There is a common misconception among some that annulment is an alternative to divorce that is available to those with religious objections to divorce or to dissolve extremely short marriages. Annulment is actually the process of having a marriage officially “erased” as if it never… Read More >
West Palm Beach Lawyer Discusses Alan Grayson Divorce
The divorce of U.S Representative Alan Grayson from his estranged wife, Lolita Grayson, is a case in point in how high profile divorces can quickly escalate into public dog fights. Without experienced legal counsel guiding a client through the maze of issues that can arise, a former spouse and children can potentially feel the negative… Read More >
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