In a Florida divorce, there might be a preconceived notion that the law will be relatively clear-cut as to how certain issues will be settled. That can include property division, alimony, child custody and child support. However, since every situation is different,...
Child custody can be one of the most painful and complicated aspects of a divorce. With child custody, it is not just about which parent the child lives with. The control that a parent has over the important decisions (including healthcare and other decisions) for the...
Domestic violence is more common than many people realize. In fact, one study found that 20 people are subjected to some form of physical domestic abuse every minute. And while the harm caused to a victim by domestic violence can be extensive, it can be just as...
Divorce can be both time-consuming and expensive. While the proceedings are pending, you may have trouble maintaining the standard of living to which you had become accustomed during your marriage, particularly if you are the lower-earning spouse. Receiving alimony –...
You and your ex-spouse support your children no matter what. But when you found out that they wanted to transfer to a different school, you found yourself wavering. Despite the fact that the school is good, moving them there would mean that they’d need to go live with...
In Florida, divorce cases are usually no fault-based. In such cases, one spouse does not prove their partner is at fault for the marriage failure. Frequent conflict, for example, is appropriate grounds for no-fault divorces. Below are some of the main criteria to...
You may be surprised to learn that the average age at which a person gets a first divorce in the United States is 30. Considering that nearly 14% of this country’s population has student loan debt, it is easy to assume that many people going through a first divorce...
In most divorces, the amount and duration of alimony depends upon the duration of the marriage. For marriages that are deemed to be “long term” (more than 17 years), the courts will grant permanent alimony. Permanent alimony is almost never granted where the marriage...
You’ve worked hard to resolve your divorce, whether through settlement negotiations or litigation. But now your former spouse isn’t abiding by the court orders that are in place. Depending on which specific orders that are being violated, your finances or you’re your...
During a marriage, couples in Florida share their lives together. They generally live in the same home, divide the familial responsibilities and other aspects of their lives. Each marriage is unique though and couples share these various aspects of their lives...