Make The Divorce Process Simpler
If you are currently considering marriage, then the prospect of divorcing your fiancé is probably one of the furthest things down on your "to do" list. However, you can avoid many future complications by taking the time now to meet with a Florida family law...
No matter how amicably a marriage ends, there will be impact on husbands, wives and children. It's likely, however, each will feel it in different ways. Women going through a divorce, in particular, are often faced with reduced resources. But sensible planning based...
A recent disagreement late between Florida lawmakers last month has put the brakes on a potential realignment of the state's alimony laws. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is money paid by one spouse to another after a divorce to support that spouse receiving...
A relatively recent trend in family law is an increasing number of older Americans are now choosing to end their marriages. Divorce, once considered taboo for baby boomers, is now considered a viable option for many people of advanced age. In fact, frequent readers of...
When a marriage ends, there are many issues that require sorting out. They aren't always contentious but do need careful consideration and planning. One of the most critical issues for couples often relates to child custody. Parenting plans are put in place after...
While the word divorce may be used in Florida, the official term that the state has decided to use is actually dissolution of marriage. Additionally, fault does not have to be shown in a divorce. There are two main types of dissolution of marriage that will be used:...
Domestic violence affects many people across American every year, and evidence of abuse or even just allegations of domestic violence can have an effect on some aspects of divorce, such as child custody. Whether you are the victim or the person being accused of abuse,...
On April 7, a Florida judge announced the annulment of a 24-year marriage between a U.S. Congressman and his wife. The hearing was initially scheduled to review whether the marriage between the U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson and his wife was valid due to allegations that she...
Under Florida law, child support payments are set according to what the statutes refer to as guidelines. Specific provisions are contained in Chapter 61 of the laws governing civil practice and procedure known as Title VI of the Florida Statutes.When a marriage ends,...
On April 8, the Florida State Senate approved a bill aimed at modernizing the state's alimony laws. Also contained within the statute is an important provision that may affect your child custody in the future.Alimony, also referred to as spousal support, is a form of...