Category Archives: Family
Do Not Forget About Your Will When Getting Divorced
When you are getting a divorce, there is a lot to think about. You may be worried that you will lose the assets most precious to you or worse, you may lose custody of your children. You are likely also wondering what your life will look like once the divorce is final. These are… Read More »
Need to Invalidate a Prenup? Here is How to Do It
No one ever exchanges marriage vows with the thought that the relationship will end in divorce. Still, the statistics show that a very high percentage of marriages do end in divorce. For this reason, many people enter into premarital agreements so they can protect the assets most valuable to them in the event that… Read More »
Are Parenting Courses Required in Florida Divorces?
Florida is one of many states that requires parents going through a divorce to attend a parenting course before their divorce is finalized. The course is four hours long and is intended to help parents make the best choices for their children once the divorce is finalized. When former spouses can effectively co-parent even… Read More »
Can I Sue the Person My Spouse Cheated on Me With?
Many marriages have broken up because one of the spouses infidelity during the marriage. This is devastating to learn and sometimes, the spouse that has been wronged wants to sue the person their spouse cheated with and claim compensation. In Florida, this is very difficult to do. Prior to 1945, individuals had many options… Read More »
How to Protect Your Business in a Florida Divorce
As a business owner, you have worked hard to build your business into what it is today and the thought of losing it during your divorce is deeply concerning. Of course, you likely want to do anything you can to keep the business once the divorce is final, as you are likely proud of… Read More »
Want a Peaceful Divorce? Follow These Tips
People that are facing divorce often envision the worst situation possible. Truthfully though, while divorce is an extremely emotional and challenging time, it does not always have to end in a bitter courtroom battle. Although some divorces cause disputes, not only between the couple going through it but the rest of the family as… Read More »
The Timeline of a Florida Divorce
Divorce is an unsettling and uncertain time. You are likely wondering what your life will look like afterwards, and what the future holds for you. One of the biggest uncertainties may be that you are unsure of what the process entails, or what you will have to go through. To help bring some certainty… Read More »
When Collaborative Divorce Works, and When it Does Not
In the summer of 2017, The Collaborative Law Process Act took effect in Florida, making collaborative divorces possible for couples across the state. Collaborative law provides another method for couples that are getting divorced or that are dealing with other family law issues. Being that this process is relatively new in Florida, it is… Read More »
Wondering When is the Best Time to get Divorced? Learn More
There is never a good time to get a divorce, but if you are considering ending your marriage, you may want to file during the summer months. Although many divorce attorneys say that January and February are their busiest times, there are circumstances during the summer that could make it a better time to… Read More »
Can Couples get Legally Separated in Florida?
Sometimes, a couple goes through some problems and considers divorce, but neither spouse is certain that is the right option. When this is the case, the couple may decide to legally separate. Florida is one of the few states that does not recognize legal separation. However, when couples need to live apart and perhaps… Read More »
