Whether you are tying the knot for the first time or considering remarriage, it's important to understand that there are certain requirements that must be met before you can be legally wed. One of the most important requirements is that you are legally free to be...
Month: September 2015
Important things to know in the first year of divorce
Are you approaching a divorce in Florida, and are you just wondering what that first year is really going to be like? If so, you'll be glad to know what other people in the same position wish they'd been told prior to the split:-- It can be very hard. It's fine not to...
How do I prepare for a child support hearing or trial?
While divorce and child custody matters may make up the majority of family law cases, there are times when child support trials must also be held. It's common for trials involving child support to come about after one party has requested a review or modification of...
Winning a child custody case requires being involved
Do you ever wish that you could be more involved in your children's lives? If so, you may really wish that were true if you're going through a divorce in Florida, as a lack of involvement can lead to the loss of your preferred custody situation.This is an issue, for...
Property division: Splitting the debts
Property division is on the mind of nearly every person getting or contemplating a divorce. Even over the course of a relatively short marriage, there are often quite a few possessions that have been accumulated, and it can be very difficult to think about your things...
Alleged domestic violence incident brings arrest
Police responded to a disturbance call last month in a Miami neighborhood. They were alerted by a woman who was checking on her friend's well-being after not hearing from her for a couple of days.There they allegedly discovered a case of domestic abuse involving a...
Premarital agreements: Because you never know what might happen
Our last couple of blog posts have dealt with some serious marital issues, including infidelity. A theme of those posts, and of many news reports about the same subjects, is that marital issues can seemingly come out of nowhere. What seem like happily married people...
Former Florida megachurch pastor files for divorce
It's not often that a divorce leads to job loss, let alone the end of a career. However, the former pastor of a Florida megachurch is facing serious career consequences after filing for divorce and confessing to infidelity.Tullian Tchividjian, whose grandfather is...
How an affair can affect your kids
Infidelity is never a good thing, and the mere accusation can rock the strongest of marriages. When you find out that your spouse has been cheating on you, it's normal to be emotional and feel like your life has been turned upside down. However, many couples are so...