Category Archives: Divorce
Mental Incapacity & Divorce
Some Florida couples deal with mental incapacity issues as they overlap with divorce, and there are laws here in Florida addressing the issue. However, while Florida does allow for divorce in the event that one spouse suffers from a mental incapacity, there are particular waiting periods built into the law in order to protect… Read More »
Important Considerations after Divorce and Before Remarrying
In one woman’s story of divorce, as recently featured in The Washington Post, she describes divorce becoming easier as a couple nears the one-year mark, where “what once seemed like an end is actually a beginning.” For many, life eventually takes them towards entering a second subsequent marriage. But are there particular precautions and… Read More »
Child Support Payments after Divorce
The payment of child support after divorce is very important to families for a variety of reasons, the most obvious being that the monies are used in furtherance of the child’s well being and to establish an appropriate quality of life for the child. Unfortunately, Florida ranks fairly poor among U.S. states, as it… Read More »
Violating Child Custody Orders in Florida
Child custody and visitation issues post-divorce can get messy and complicated. Violating custody agreements can even be considered a crime when they affect future custody and visitation arrangements, often to the detriment of the involved parties. For these reasons, you always want to ensure that you are working with an attorney experienced in child… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements in Florida
While discussing a prenuptial agreement before getting married can sometimes be difficult, it can also be one of the smartest decisions you ever make. Having an agreement in place in case of a dispute can have a significant impact on your financial security. And while having one in place is always a good idea,… Read More »
New Senate Bill 590: Child Support and Parenting Time Plans
Both the Florida Senate and House passed Senate Bill 590 in May 2017. The bill will go into effect on January 1, 2018. What does Senate Bill 590 mean? Below are a few adjustments that will go into effect in January 2018, as discussed in a previous blog post regarding the FL alimony bill… Read More »
Selecting the Right Divorce Attorney
When you’re contemplating or already engaged in the process of going through a divorce, ensuring that you work with the right divorce attorney is crucial. While you may be considering contacting attorneys referred to you by family or friends, perhaps you also found some law firms online that practice divorce law locally. But how… Read More »
What is a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in Florida?
When parents get divorced and/or otherwise go through a child custody dispute, sometimes the court will appoint what’s known as a Guardian Ad Litem to represent the child’s best interests (as a neutral third party). Guardians Ad Litem have typically completed mandatory training courses in order to become advocates, and effectively end up serving… Read More »
What is a Collaborative Divorce?
Going through formal divorce proceedings can be expensive with court costs and attorneys’ fees. One alternative option to seeking a divorce is a collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorces have become increasingly popular, are less expensive, and are less adversarial than traditional litigation. What is a Collaborative Divorce? A collaborative divorce is where the parties and their… Read More »
Mediation & Other Alternatives to Litigating a Divorce in Court
While most people generally know what mediation is, if you are contemplating or going through a divorce, it can be helpful to know more about how it specifically works within the context of divorce law, and how you can work with an experienced Florida divorce law attorney in the process of mediation in order… Read More »
