Law Offices of James S. Cunha, P.A.

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Phone: (561) 429-3924
Email: [email protected]
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Florida Alimony Reform Update

Posted on 06.17.15

The judicial decision as to whether to order the payment of alimony in a divorce is often a contentious one. It raises concerns of fairness for both the payor and the payee, accusations of lifelong financial enslavement to a former spouse, as well as questions as to the nature and consequence of marriage in a… Read More >

Child Visitation Rights in Florida

Posted on 05.25.15

In Florida, each parent have a “time sharing” arrangement with their child or children. Under this arrangement, there is no formal “custody” as each parent has an equal responsibility for their offspring. Ideally, parents would be able to work out a time sharing arrangement with their respective child custody attorneys. If an agreement cannot be… Read More >

What is Collaborative Divorce?

Posted on 05.14.15

Most people imagine divorce as a very contentious battle. They imagine a long, drawn out process that is expensive to both parties and leaves bridges burned and feelings hurt. In some cases, this is exactly what happens. But more and more, couples are looking for a way to separate without the bad blood that can… Read More >

Marital Property vs Separate Property in Florida

Posted on 05.07.15

When a couple divorces, the judge will work to equitably divide the marital property while the couple will retain their separate property. This leads to the question, just how is separate property determined? The simplest way is with a prenuptial agreement that outlines all property and specifically defines what property is separate and what is… Read More >

Is the Mother Always Granted Custody of the Child?

Posted on 03.27.15

There is a perception among some men that the mother always gets custody of the children when a marriage dissolves. There are anecdotal stories of women obtaining favorable outcomes at the expense of men, but there is nothing in the law that states that the mother has any advantage over the man when it comes… Read More >

South Florida Child Custody Lawyer Analyzes the Matter of Religion in the Context of Child Custody

Posted on 02.16.15

When parents with different religious beliefs separate, the question of religion in the context of a child’s upbringing becomes complicated. In Florida, rather than awarding legal and physical custody to one or both parents, the court will approve a parenting plan that provides details on all issues related to the raising of the child, including… Read More >

Benefits of a Collaborative Divorce in Florida

Posted on 02.06.15

Collaborative divorce has become more and more common in recent years. This method of divorce has the couple sit down with a South Florida Divorce Lawyer at their side to try to find a compromise position to their divorce. The process is non-adversarial, private, and does not take place in a courtroom. If the parties… Read More >

Divorce Lawyer in West Palm Beach Discusses Roots of Divorce

Posted on 02.03.15

Due to the statistically significant 33 percent increase in divorce filings in January nationwide, this month has been dubbed “Divorce Month.” There are many reasons why couples divorce, but the reason January has such a high rate of filing is generally attributed to a couple’s desire to maintain peace during the holidays. Unfortunately, once the… Read More >

Organizing your Documents before Filing for Divorce in Florida

Posted on 10.06.14

When Florida couples begin the divorce process, one of the most stressful and highly debated elements of the divorce case is the issue of finances. Unfortunately, many couples fail to be proactive in financial planning before the divorce, which exacerbates stress and tension once the process has begun. What makes matters worse is the fact… Read More >

Best Practices for Dividing Art in a Florida Divorce

Posted on 09.30.14

Like financial assets, artwork is one of the most hotly debated elements of high net worth divorce cases. In some cases, the artwork is a prized collection. In other cases, the artwork symbolizes status.  In addition to its financial worth, artwork can create an emotional attachment for one or both spouses.  No matter where you… Read More >

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Ste 1402

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Ste 1402
West Palm Beach FL 33401
United States
(561) 429-3924