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Why Florida’s Divorce Rate Is Higher Than Average
Divorce rates are on the rise across the country and Florida is no exception to this general trend. In fact, at 3.4 percent, the divorce rate in Florida is the sixth highest in the U.S. This has largely been attributed to a few different characteristics that are specific to the state itself. Florida’s no-fault… Read More »
Three Signs It Might Be Time To Modify Your Custody Arrangement
Parents who decide to separate can either negotiate a time-sharing arrangement or put the matter in the hands of a family law judge, who will implement a custody order with which the family must comply. In either case, once there is an official legal order on record, parents are required to strictly follow the… Read More »
What Is In-Home Separation?
Many couples who decide to get divorced first enter into a trial separation, where they both live under the same roof, but start the process of disentangling their lives. Unfortunately, separation is not legally recognized in Florida, so it’s important for couples to take certain steps to legally separate their interests, particularly if they… Read More »
A Brief Breakdown Of The Divorce Process In Florida
Divorce can be emotionally grueling, but it is first and foremost a legal process. Florida, like each state, has its own laws and procedures in place when it comes to how courts handle divorces. Having a good understanding of this process can help couples more easily navigate the legal system and make informed decisions… Read More »
What Qualifies As An Asset During Divorce?
Ending a marriage is not only an emotional process, but also a legal one that involves a lot of complicated issues, like asset division. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion over what qualifies as an asset when it comes to property division in Florida, so we’ve included some information to help clarify what’s fair… Read More »
Important Changes To Florida’s Alimony Law
Last year, Governor Ron DeSantis approved a new set of laws that made major changes to the current alimony rules in Florida. These changes officially went into effect last year and could have significant repercussions for divorcing couples across the state. Read on for an update on the most recent changes to Florida’s alimony… Read More »
The Fate Of The Family Pet During Divorce
When a couple decides to divorce they can expect to face a number of complicated issues during their legal proceedings, including whether one spouse will be owed alimony and how the parties will divide their marital assets. While a pet can feel like much more than property and more akin to a family member,… Read More »
What Is Parental Responsibility?
For many divorcing couples, child custody ends up being one of the most hotly contested issues that they will face, which is why it’s so important for parents who are thinking about divorce to have a thorough understanding of what these kinds of determinations will entail. One of the most important distinctions to make… Read More »
What Is Paternity Testing?
There are a lot of different ways that couples can establish paternity of a child in Florida. When two parties are unable to agree, however, that someone is a child’s father, then it may be necessary to conduct paternity testing. This in turn, relies on the analysis of DNA samples taken from both the… Read More »
Be Prepared To Analyze Your Prenuptial Agreement During Your Divorce
Prenuptial agreements have become an increasingly popular way for couples to protect their assets in the event of a divorce. Often, these agreements don’t end up being enforced, as a couple remains married. If, however, two parties do decide to end their marriage and they have a prenuptial agreement in place, then they should… Read More »
