No one wants to tell your spouse that you want a divorce. It is generally an unpleasant experience that is rife with emotion. Initiating a breakup can be even more difficult when the other person involved in the divorce is actively trying to make you stay in the...
Month: June 2014
Man arrested for domestic violence after recent marriage
Individuals who are in a marriage that involves domestic violence may feel trapped or frightened, and making a decision to change the situation takes courage and resolution. In some cases, individuals may have been victims of domestic violence even before the...
Woman takes girl after visitation, facing abduction charge
A Florida woman who allegedly kidnapped her child in May is facing federal criminal charges in connection with the incident. The 22-year-old woman apparently absconded with the 2-year-old girl in order to avoid vaccinating the youngster. The abduction reportedly...
Should your premarital agreement include social media?
Social media use is on the rise, according to data from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The Academy says 80 percent of attorneys dealing in divorce have seen an increase in social networking involvement in proceedings. For some individuals in Miami,...
Myths about child custody: Fight against your misconceptions
You've heard the ones about the three little pigs, Goldilocks and the tortoise and the hare. Chances are, though, that those are not the only fairy tales and myths you have encountered in your life -- what about those surrounding your Florida divorce? Misconceptions...
Son’s ashes not marital property, says court
Divorcing couples in Florida often work to divide marital property, and it's not surprising that disputes over fair division arise. Though property tends to encompass assets such as money or real estate, many couples have sentimental items or property that cause...
Witness protection program complicates Florida divorce
What happens if you want to divorce someone in the witness protection program? Although this is a relatively rare request, one Florida couple is facing some difficulty in ending their marriage because the Federal Bureau of Prisons has the man locked up in a secret...
Celebrating new beginnings with a divorce party
Attorneys and event planners across the country have noted an increasing trend in parties that celebrate the end of a divorce. Miami residents who have gone through a divorce -- amicable or not -- may want to celebrate the new beginning of freedom in their lives....
Take action against domestic violence with legal tools
"People will do what you allow them to do."That is what one attorney said she has learned through her personal and professional experience with domestic violence. Just like many Florida victims, the woman was not a "typical" victim of domestic violence; she was an...