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Florida Courts Must Consider Threats of Violence Towards Former Partners When Making Custody Decisions
When a divorcing or unmarried couple is unable to come up with a time-sharing arrangement, a family law judge must often step in and implement a parenting plan on the parties’ behalf. These situations can be complex, especially in cases where one of the parents is accused of engaging in threatening behavior towards their… Read More »
Avoid These Financial Mistakes During Your Divorce
Legally ending a marriage is a major life event that tends to come with a lot of upheaval, both emotionally and financially. Navigating the financial landscape of divorce can be especially difficult, as there are specific laws and regulations that govern financial matters, like how a couple must divide their assets or whether one… Read More »
Tips for Filing a Restraining Order in Florida
An injunction is a type of court order that prohibits the subject from engaging in certain behaviors. In a domestic violence setting, these injunctions are often referred to as restraining orders, as they restrain the respondent from engaging in certain behaviors towards the protected party. Most domestic violence injunctions, for instance, direct the recipient… Read More »
The Fate of Your Inheritance After Divorce
Most divorce proceedings require that couples grapple with a lot of finance-related issues, including how they will split up their marital assets. This can be a complicated endeavor, especially when it comes to certain types of assets, like inheritances. Read on to learn more about dividing these kinds of unique assets during divorce. Understanding… Read More »
How Long Will My Divorce Take?
Some of the questions we hear most often relate to the length of divorce proceedings. The answer, unfortunately, varies depending on a couple’s particular circumstances. To help give you a better idea of what to expect, we’ve included an overview of the types of factors that can influence how long it takes to resolve… Read More »
Who Gets the House in a Florida Divorce?
Some of the most pressing questions that we hear among soon-to-be divorced couples involve the fate of their family home. Unfortunately, this can be a contentious issue that can take a long time to resolve. There are, however, a few different options for couples who find themselves in this position. Equitable Distribution in Florida … Read More »
Enforcing a Time-Sharing Agreement in Florida
If you and your former partner have children together and have a parenting plan in place, you may be wondering what your options are if your co-parent violates that agreement. Whether this takes the form of failing to show up for visits, or refusing visitation to a co-parent, the consequences can be serious. Read… Read More »
Florida’s New Paternity Law
In most states, when two people share a child, but aren’t married, the father must typically file a paternity action followed by separate custody proceedings in order to obtain parental rights. Until a recent change in the law, Florida numbered itself among these states. Since July, however, Florida residents have been governed by a… Read More »
Alimony Can Give a Person Enough Time to Become Self-Supporting
Financial issues often end up being the most complicated issues faced by divorcing couples. This is especially true for those who earn significantly less than a soon-to-be former spouse. Fortunately, there are certain types of alimony, including bridge-the-gap and rehabilitative alimony, that were specifically designed to help a lesser earning spouse become self-supporting. Read… Read More »
What Will Your Holiday Time-Sharing Schedule Look Like?
While many people look forward to the latter end of the year as a time to celebrate together with family members and engage in holiday traditions, this time of year can become a bit more difficult to navigate when two parents are divorced or separated. The best way to avoid disagreements over who gets… Read More »
