When people think about filing for divorce, they often think about filing “pro se,” which means without an attorney. Perhaps they have a friend who handled their own divorce and seems to be happy with the outcome. Perhaps they have done some research on the internet, and they have seen some of the many web… 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 >
Look Past the Emotions in Your Florida Divorce
Divorce is, by nature, an emotional process. After all, it represents the undoing of something which was done as the result of the feelings that two people had for one another. There is also a more rational side to divorce, and you can use it to understand what your options are in your Florida divorce…. Read More >
Debt in a Florida Divorce
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 >
Protecting your Family and Assets in a Florida Divorce
Divorce is a very painful time for anyone. It affects nearly every aspect of an individual’s life, home, children, and assets for years to come. If you are involved in a marriage that is coming apart, it will help make the process less damaging over the long term if you have accurate, helpful advice as… Read More >
Florida Relocation Statute and the Custodial Parent
When a couple divorces and minor children are involved, a custodial parent cannot unilaterally make a decision to move out of the area. To protect the best interests of the child(ren) and the rights of the other parent to have visitation with the child(ren), Florida law requires that anyone having visitation rights with the child… Read More >
Florida Legal and Physical Child Custody and Support
Most states have child custody laws that refer to “legal” as well as “physical” custody. A parent awarded sole legal custody will make all the decisions for the child regarding education, discipline, religion, health, etc. Physical custody is awarded to the parent that the child lives with as his principal residence. Florida’s child custody laws… Read More >
Witness Protection Program Complicates Florida Divorce
One Florida woman is finding it isn’t so easy to obtain a divorce when your husband is in the federal prison witness protection system. Kim Rothstein, also known as federal inmate 00685-104, is the wife of a convicted Ponzi scheme fraudster. Scott Rothstein, who will be turning 52 soon, is serving a 50 year prison… 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 >
Will I Receive Alimony in My Florida Divorce?
For all spouses, life will change significantly following a divorce. Depending upon your individual circumstances, you may lose the financial support of the primary breadwinner, have to move out of the family home, divide your possessions, and share time with your children. Recognizing the financial impact that always accompanies a divorce, the Florida legislature has… Read More >
