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 >
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 >
Predicting an Alimony Award in a Florida Divorce can be Extremely Difficult
We frequently speak with clients that were the primary or sole breadwinner during a marriage, and, at times, they often find the notion of alimony or spousal support baffling because they supported their spouse for years during the marriage. However, the legal justification for alimony is that marriage is a partnership. One spouse’s effectiveness and success at earning… 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 >
Florida Divorce Law Basics You Should Know
The emotions in such cases often times run high, causing additional problems that could have otherwise been avoided. The first step couples should take is to obtain a divorce lawyer in West Palm Beach. This way, both parties can receive legal advice from a knowledgeable expert and possibly even prevent more harm being done. In… Read More >
Florida Child Custody and Visitation Attorney Discusses Supervised Visitation Programs
Many parents struggle with the issue of visitation because of fear of violence or psychological harm to their child by the other parent. In cases where the danger is not severe enough to cut off visitation entirely and when no friend or family member can help, a parent may wish to seek out a neutral… Read More >
Why You Need an Attorney for Your Florida Divorce
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 >
Florida Parenting Plan and Time Sharing
A Florida divorce that involves minor children can become complicated fairly quickly. There are many wrinkles that need to be smoothed out, which can be done more effectively with the assistance of a divorce lawyer in West Palm Beach. If this is your first time being involved in a dissolution of marriage in the state… Read More >
How Will I Pay for a South Florida Family Law Attorney?
One of the biggest worries that many clients have when they begin divorce proceedings is paying for their West Palm Beach Divorce Attorney. They worry that their lawyer will charge a huge sum of money which may be difficult for a man or woman who suddenly has to find new housing, buy new furniture, etc. While legal… Read More >
