Archive for 'Divorce' Category
Feb 8, 2017

As is the case in general when it comes to family law, courts are always concerned about what is in the best interest of the child when it comes to making custody and parenting/time-sharing arrangements. At the same time, courts, in general, also have to respect the Parental Rights Doctrine, which historically upheld parents’ fundamental […]

Feb 1, 2017

Divorce and child custody issues are already difficult enough without also having to address the issue of relocation after divorce. Depending upon the specific circumstances surrounding the relocation, it could very well affect the amount of time a parent spends with their child. For these reasons, it is important to understand what Florida law dictates […]

Jan 30, 2017

A new Florida alimony bill was filed on January 21, 2017. Below are some of the biggest adjustments we found made to the alimony bill. Experienced Florida Divorce and Alimony Lawyers Are you facing divorce and have questions regarding the new alimony bill? When it’s a matter of importance, let our qualified alimony attorneys take […]

Jan 18, 2017

Anyone who has gone through (or is currently going through) divorce and has children knows that one of the primary concerns is the well-being of their children and how they will get through it. Change can be especially harsh on children, especially during stages when routines are so important to their development. According to the experts, what […]

Jan 10, 2017

Divorce not only brings change to your personal/family life, but to your finances as well. This is why it is crucial that you make the right financial decisions immediately before, during, and soon after your divorce, so that you are on the right track. This can be done with the assistance of an experienced family […]

Jan 3, 2017

Over the years permanent alimony has become rare and a few states, like Florida, still have this provision. Permanent alimony is designed to provide for the needs and necessities of a former spouse to maintain the standard of living set during the marriage. Alimony may have a very important impact in a divorce. Therefore, consideration […]

Dec 20, 2016

Divorce is rarely an easy process for couples. Even for those splitting up amicably, frustration can sometimes emerge when dealing with sensitive issues such as child custody or property and asset division. Florida abides by the principle of equitable distribution, meaning that any and all property and other assets acquired during the marriage is divided equally, […]

Dec 2, 2016

The divorce process can be dreadful or astonishingly cordial. Much of how your divorce goes may depend on the steps you take leading up to it. Below are four steps that may help if you wish to split up with your significant other on an amicable basis. 1. Gradually tell your spouse you are considering […]

Nov 21, 2016

Although the state of Florida has abolished the concept of fault when individuals file for divorce, that doesn’t make the process of obtaining a divorce any simpler, nor does it completely eliminate the impact that an individual’s behavior during marriage has when it comes to important decisions that come out of divorce, such as property distribution, alimony, timesharing, […]