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Best Practices for Dividing Art in a Florida Divorce

Posted on 01.27.25

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 >

Legal Representation in a Florida Divorce may save you Money

Posted on 01.27.25

The decision to avoid hiring a West Palm Beach divorce law firm based on the belief that you will save money by working out a settlement on your own may be one of the most expensive decisions you will ever make. When parties attempt to negotiate and draft a marital settlement agreement in Florida without legal… Read More >

FAQ about Divorce in Florida, Part 2

Posted on 01.27.25

This is the second installment in our multi-part blog post covering Frequently Asked Questions FAQ about Divorce in Florida.  If you have not yet reviewed Part I of this blog post, we recommend you review that installment before reading the information below.  This portion of this multi-blog post specifically focuses on the issue of separation… Read More >

Organizing your Documents before Filing for Divorce in Florida

Posted on 01.27.25

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 >

Treatment of Personal Injury Award in a Florida Divorce

Posted on 01.27.25

An issue that may arise in a Florida divorce is whether an injured spouse’s recovery of a personal injury award constitutes marital property that is subject to distribution. In resolving this issue, the Florida Supreme Court in Weisfeld v. Weisfeld, 545 So. 2d 1341, 1346 (Fla. 1989) has implemented an “analytical approach” to establish whether… Read More >

Hearsay Rule in Florida Contested Family and Divorce Cases

Posted on 01.27.25

The reason that certain statements may not be introduced is because they constitute “hearsay” as defined in §90.801 of the Florida Evidence Code.  As a general principle, a statement other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted is… Read More >

Mediate your Florida Divorce

Posted on 01.27.25

If you are involved in a Florida divorce, you may have heard that most divorce cases do not go all the way to trial. Many divorce clients are able to avoid the time and expense of going to trial by working with their attorneys to negotiate agreements which cover property division, parental responsibility and time-sharing,… Read More >

Mistakes that many Divorcing Parents Make in Florida

Posted on 01.27.25

If you are going through a divorce, you are probably aware of how it is affecting your entire family, including the kids. Children look to their parents for stability, in both a physical and emotional sense. Fortunately, when parents approach divorce in a respectful and considerate manner, their children’s needs both during and after the… Read More >

The Issue of Common Law Marriage in Florida

Posted on 01.27.25

Are common law marriages legally recognized in Florida?  The simple answer is “sometimes.” Florida Statute 741.211 abolished all common law marriages in the State of Florida which were entered into after January 1, 1968.  Common law marriages entered into prior to that date are still considered valid.  Florida residents who entered into a common law… Read More >

Debt in a Florida Divorce

Posted on 01.27.25

When a couple is getting a divorce, there are many things that have to be decided and property that has to be allocated between the spouses.  However, the issue that really surprises a lot of couples is what happens to the debt.  There are many different types of debt and the way that this debt… Read More >

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