Category Archives: Divorce
Contempt of Court in Family Law Cases
Contempt of court is a legal term used to describe behaviors that obstruct the functioning of a court or undermine its authority. There are actually two types of contempt in Florida, civil and criminal. This post will deal primarily with civil contempt of court proceedings and how they can affect your family law case…. Read More »
Avoiding Delays During Your Divorce
Rushing the divorce process isn’t usually a good idea, as hasty decisions can result in an unfair property settlement or alimony arrangement. Similarly, drawing out a divorce is also not encouraged, as these proceedings can often be more emotionally (and financially) draining the longer they go on. It is possible, however, to get the… Read More »
How Status Quo Orders Protect Your Finances During Divorce
When a couple files for divorce in Florida, the court will likely issue what is known as a status quo order. This is a type of administrative order that automatically applies in most divorce cases and contains provisions that require couples to avoid making major changes to their financial situations while a divorce is… Read More »
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Divorce
Filing for divorce can be complicated, leaving many couples with a lot of unanswered questions about their finances and custody rights. To help ease some of your own fears, we’ve included a list of answers to some of the most common questions we receive about Florida divorce. How Long Will My Divorce Take? Unfortunately,… Read More »
Avoid These Common Divorce Mistakes
The divorce process can be an emotional and overwhelming process, so it can be easy for divorcing couples to make errors during the proceedings that can have long-term repercussions. To help you avoid making these mistakes in your own divorce, we’ve included a few of the most common and tips for how to avert… Read More »
Classifying Your Marital Assets During Divorce
One important part of divorce is the property division process, during which all of a couple’s marital assets will be equitably divided between them. Unfortunately, differentiating between what qualifies as a marital asset and what constitutes separate property can be complicated. Read on to learn more about which assets qualify as marital property in… Read More »
Using Technology to Facilitate Your Florida Divorce
Getting divorced during the Digital Age means that couples now have access to, and can take advantage of, a wide range of technology that wasn’t available even just a few years ago. For instance, co-parenting applications and online divorce platforms can play an important role in facilitating a stress-free and smooth divorce process by… Read More »
How Prenuptial Agreements Work In Florida
Prenuptial agreements are a type of contract that couples can enter into prior to marriage that determine what will happen to their assets in the event of divorce. These types of agreements have become an increasingly popular way for soon-to-be spouses to organize and plan their financial futures. What Do Prenuptial Agreements Cover? Prenuptial… Read More »
Privacy And Divorce In Florida
In Florida, divorce records are available to the public, which means that to look at someone’s divorce decree, all a person needs to do is request a copy of the records from the court clerk in the county where the divorce was finalized. Many records can even be virtually requested online. Divorce records can… Read More »
Trading Assets During Divorce
Dividing the assets acquired during a marriage often ends up being one of the more difficult aspects of divorce. Fortunately, it is often possible to work through this issue, with both parties agreeing to give up certain assets in exchange for others. To learn more about trading assets and whether it could be an… Read More »
