Being a victim of violence is never pleasant, but it is even worse when the abuser is also your spouse. Many victims of domestic violence often fear retribution for reporting attacks against them or their children. Fortunately, the state of Florida considers domestic...
Month: January 2015
High-asset property division appeal related to business value
Property division is often one of the most stressful and contentious parts of a divorce. Even when Florida couples are striving for a civil split, protecting individual interests becomes a bigger desire -- often even a survival mechanism. Survival may not be at the...
Experienced help with your Florida military divorce
Nothing is ever easy when a couple decides to end their marriage. However, some hardships brought about by divorce are felt more keenly by those serving in the military. For example, a military divorce may take longer than average if one spouse is on active duty or...
What 5 ways are used to establish paternity in Florida?
Child custody or support cases could involve the need for establishing paternity, and there are many other reasons you might want to prove someone is the father of your child or children. The state of Florida provides a number of ways for establishing legal paternity,...
Domestic violence allegations plague Zimmerman
Since his acquittal for murder, George Zimmerman has been plagued by allegations and criminal charges. The man has faced several charges of domestic violence over the past few years, and reports are that he was arrested on Jan. 9 regarding domestic violence...
Florida’s premarital agreement law and blended families
In past generations, it was common for married couples to remain together for their entire lives. Today, many people experience divorce and remarriage to other people all the time. In fact, a report conducted by the Pew Research Center found that four out of 10...
Understanding how marital estates are divided in Florida divorces
Decisions regarding the division of property and assets are often some of the most hotly contested issues during Florida divorces. Determining which spouse should receive certain items can be especially tricky when there are high assets at stake. A family-owned...
Who should consider a premarital agreement?
In reality, any couple can enter into a premarital agreement and one or both sides may benefit from the contract. While a major reason many Florida couples enter into such agreements is financial, you could also use a premarital agreement to outline expectations such...
Divorce rates in Florida: 1990 to 2009
Florida residents have likely heard anecdotal information about the rate of divorce throughout the country. Most people say that divorce rates are rising, but statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau that compare divorce rates from 1990 and 2009 seem to indicate...