If you have been served with Florida divorce papers, you understandably may be in a state of shock. While some people know that a divorce is on the horizon, others have no idea that their spouse is considering such an action until they serve them with divorce papers. Either way, now that you have been… Read More >
Mistakes that many Divorcing Parents Make in Florida
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 >
Advantages of Settling Your Florida Divorce Case
Did you know that approximately 95% of all divorce cases settle, while only the remaining 5% go to trial? While these numbers may seem odd for a type of legal action which is so emotional and where the stakes are often so high, the numbers are indeed accurate. One major reason why the rate of… Read More >
The Emotional Aspects of your Florida Divorce
Feeling overwhelmed while going through your divorce? You are not alone. Most people who go through a divorce experience a wide range of intense emotions from grief to anger, and everything in between. Unfortunately, some people who are experiencing difficult emotions may be erroneously advised by friends or family members to avoid seeking help in… 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 >
Financial Implications in Florida Divorce Cases
Everyone knows that divorce cases can be costly in terms of time, effort, and of course, emotion. In fact, the highest cost of a divorce is often the toll of the proceeding on the people involved, particularly children. However, it is important to keep in mind that the financial aspects of a divorce can also… Read More >
Treatment of Personal Injury Award in a Florida Divorce
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 >
Equitable Distribution in Florida Divorce Cases
One of the key decisions made when a marriage ends is how the marital property will be divided. In these cases, it will be beneficial to work with a divorce lawyer in West Palm Beach. In Florida, determining how marital property is divided is generally a two-stage process, as a divorce attorney in West Palm Beach… Read More >
The Right Lawyer in a High Net Worth Florida Divorce
A divorce proceeding involving individuals who have a high net worth can be very complicated. Accordingly, choosing the right attorney to represent you is essential. A highly, skilled Florida divorce lawyer, such as Mr. Cunha, will be able to better evaluate your high net worth Florida divorce by providing you with his insight into the following:… Read More >
FAQ about Divorce in Florida, Part 2
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 >
