If you have been blindsided by divorce papers, it can be natural to want to ignore them. Maybe if you ignore the problem it will go away. However, there are few things in life that work this way and divorce isn’t one of them. Contrary to what you may have heard or what you might… read more
NOTE: Our law firm does not handle grandparents’ rights cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute as formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. Studies show that grandparents can and do significantly contribute to the wellbeing of their grandchildren. Close relationships between grandchild… read more
In the state of Florida, divorce records, like other court records, are public documents and available to the general population. In order to obtain divorce records, all someone has to do is request them from the court clerk in the county where the divorce took place. Whether it was a divorce or annulment, there could… read more
Parents in Orlando and throughout Florida are faced with the decision whether they feel safe sending their children back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not an easy decision for any parent. However, when the parents are divorced, it can complicate an already tense and emotional decision. Orlando Schools Reopening Amid the COVID-19… read more
When a couple divorces, they must address several issues. One issue that can cause quite a bit of frustration and anger is property division. Deciding which spouse should receive the property the couple has accumulated during the divorce can complicate an otherwise simple divorce. However, when you add an inheritance into the situation, property division… read more
You’ve likely heard the statistic that half of all marriages end in divorce. Now, many of us simply accept this percentage as fact without looking into the data behind the numbers. In truth, the answer is not quite so clearcut. By some counts, divorce rates have been declining since the 1980s. But, there is not… read more
Being served with divorce papers can be more than a little annoying. Depending on how and where you are served, you may feel completely caught off guard. However, process serving is vital in a lawsuit to ensure that you are given proper notice of the case. Now, Florida law specifies how service must be completed…. read more
A marriage ending can be a trying time for both spouses. Beyond the emotional hardship of breaking up a relationship, there are also many issues that need to be sorted out between a couple. Divorces can be long and draining, and it can take months to resolve matters related to finances, property, and child support… read more
What are the most common reasons couples give for getting divorced? According to a study published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology, there were seven reasons that came up frequently regarding why couples split up. Factors That Lead to Divorce Lack of Commitment Surprisingly, the most common reason was not infidelity but lack of… read more
Divorce is almost always a traumatic experience, even if you are the spouse seeking the divorce. Untangling lives and deciding what happens with the children creates stress for even the rare couple whose split up is amicable. It’s certainly worse for the spouse who doesn’t want their marriage to end. My Spouse Left Me and… read more
What Happens if I Don’t Sign My Divorce Papers?
If you have been blindsided by divorce papers, it can be natural to want to ignore them. Maybe if you ignore the problem it will go away. However, there are few things in life that work this way and divorce isn’t one of them. Contrary to what you may have heard or what you might… read more
Grandparents’ Rights For Custody and Visitation in Florida
NOTE: Our law firm does not handle grandparents’ rights cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute as formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. Studies show that grandparents can and do significantly contribute to the wellbeing of their grandchildren. Close relationships between grandchild… read more
Are Divorce Records Public in Florida?
In the state of Florida, divorce records, like other court records, are public documents and available to the general population. In order to obtain divorce records, all someone has to do is request them from the court clerk in the county where the divorce took place. Whether it was a divorce or annulment, there could… read more
Divorced Parents in Orlando Are Facing Issues on Whether or Not to Send Kids Back to School
Parents in Orlando and throughout Florida are faced with the decision whether they feel safe sending their children back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not an easy decision for any parent. However, when the parents are divorced, it can complicate an already tense and emotional decision. Orlando Schools Reopening Amid the COVID-19… read more
Is My Spouse Entitled to My Inheritance After Divorce?
When a couple divorces, they must address several issues. One issue that can cause quite a bit of frustration and anger is property division. Deciding which spouse should receive the property the couple has accumulated during the divorce can complicate an otherwise simple divorce. However, when you add an inheritance into the situation, property division… read more
Interesting Divorce Statistics, Facts, and Rate
You’ve likely heard the statistic that half of all marriages end in divorce. Now, many of us simply accept this percentage as fact without looking into the data behind the numbers. In truth, the answer is not quite so clearcut. By some counts, divorce rates have been declining since the 1980s. But, there is not… read more
What Exactly Can a Process Server Do to Serve Papers?
Being served with divorce papers can be more than a little annoying. Depending on how and where you are served, you may feel completely caught off guard. However, process serving is vital in a lawsuit to ensure that you are given proper notice of the case. Now, Florida law specifies how service must be completed…. read more
7 Things You Should Do Before Asking For a Divorce
A marriage ending can be a trying time for both spouses. Beyond the emotional hardship of breaking up a relationship, there are also many issues that need to be sorted out between a couple. Divorces can be long and draining, and it can take months to resolve matters related to finances, property, and child support… read more
Seven Reasons Couples Get Divorced
What are the most common reasons couples give for getting divorced? According to a study published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology, there were seven reasons that came up frequently regarding why couples split up. Factors That Lead to Divorce Lack of Commitment Surprisingly, the most common reason was not infidelity but lack of… read more
My Spouse Wants a Divorce, But I Don’t. What Can I Do?
Divorce is almost always a traumatic experience, even if you are the spouse seeking the divorce. Untangling lives and deciding what happens with the children creates stress for even the rare couple whose split up is amicable. It’s certainly worse for the spouse who doesn’t want their marriage to end. My Spouse Left Me and… read more