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Dec

What Is Exclusive Possession of the Marital Home?

If you file for divorce, the final divorce decree will determine who receives possession and can live in the marital home. However, if you want sole use and possession of the home before the divorce is finalized, you must petition the court. O'Mara Law Group’s ...

Dec

What Is Parental Alienation?

Many parents notice a deterioration in the quality of their relationship with their children when going through a divorce, even if they previously maintained a healthy bond. Often, this kind of parental alienation is encouraged or instigated by a soon-to-be ex-spouse. The ...

Dec

Preparing for a Divorce Deposition

Knowing how to prepare for a divorce deposition is critical to maintaining your composure during questioning by your spouse's attorney and making sure you are not taken advantage of. Our divorce attorneys at the O’Mara Law Group treat every client with the resp...

Dec

What Is a Parenting Plan?

Divorce is a complicated process. Child custody is often the most challenging part of a divorce. You might have a laundry list of questions, with some likely involving unfamiliar legal terms. For example: What is a pa...

Dec

Is Mediation Mandatory in Florida Divorces?

Divorce is an emotionally charged process. The parties must carefully navigate Florida's legal procedures and negotiations to protect their interests while keeping their feelings in check. In recent years, mediation has gained prominence as an alternative for resolvi...

Dec

Legal Separation in Florida

Sometimes divorce isn’t always the best option for couples with marital problems. Many couples turn to legal separation as an alternative. A separation lets couples continue receiving the benefits of marriage while li...

Dec

How Long Does a Father Have To Establish Paternity in Florida?

Being a father seems simple—the child calls you “Dad” and recognizes you as their father. However, it is not always that straightforward. While married fathers are automatically given paternity rights and assumed to be the child's legal father, unma...

Dec

How Long Does a Prenup Last?

A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a contract entered into by each partner before marriage defining their property rights in the event of a divorce. Such an agreement is used to help protect and divide the assets a...

Dec

Child Support Modification in Florida

Florida law recognizes that a change in the circumstances of either parent may provide justifiable grounds to increase or decrease the amount paid for child support. However, proving that a change is substantial enoug...

Dec

Does Florida Recognize Common Law Marriages?

Many couples, even those who have been together for a long time, choose not to make their marriage legally official. However, some states have laws that recognize those couples as having a “common-law” marriage. A common-law marriage occurs when a couple has li...

Dec

Can You Get a Prenup After Marriage?

When you fall in love and decide to marry your partner, the last thing you're probably thinking about is protecting your assets should the marriage fail. Later, however, you may wonder, “Can I get a prenup after I’m already married? ” Once you ...

Dec

How Long Does Alimony Last in Florida?

Divorce has a significant financial impact on both spouses. In Florida, alimony can be granted to a spouse who needs financial support during or after a divorce. Florida law provides for several different types of ali...

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