If the media coverage is any indication, the recent release of information about 32 million of users of Ashley Madison – a website that connects people who want to have extramarital affairs – is going to lead to a boom in divorce numbers over the coming months. Several outlets have reported an expected increase in… read more
When going through a divorce, it is important to have a social support network. Even under the best of circumstances, a divorce can be an extremely stressful, emotional process. However, it is also important to distinguish between a social support network and plastering details of your divorce and personal life on social media. On the… read more
Florida is what is known as a “no fault” divorce state. Simply put, this means that an individual seeking a divorce from their spouse does not need to provide a reason for the divorce. They can simply state that the marriage is “irretrievably broken,” and the validity of their claim is not questioned. Also, there… read more
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It involves negotiations that are facilitated by a neutral third party. Unlike arbitration, the mediator does not make a decision. Instead, the goal of mediation is to encourage divorcing couples to work together closely to resolve their divorce issues – and hopefully lessen the number of… read more
Unfortunately, there is no easy way to inform children about a divorce. While it is best if both parents discuss the upcoming divorce together, experts agree it is more about how the information is provided than who discusses it. Children will have questions and parents need to not only be prepared to break the news,… read more
Filing for a military divorce in Florida poses unique issues that a civilian divorce would not encounter. This is why it is important you hire a Florida divorce attorney that has experience with military divorces. The laws are specifically set up to protect the active duty military member and protect them from being held in… read more
Before you meet with a Florida divorce attorney, take a few moments to gather the necessary documents and prepare yourself for the appointment. By showing up prepared, you can ensure you get the most out of that initial consultation. It is the job of a divorce attorney to use their knowledge of the facts to… read more
In Byrne v. Byrne, the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida reversed an order of the trial court holding the former wife in civil contempt for failing to keep two mortgages current on the former marital home, and also reversed the trial court’s order appointing a receiver to collect rental income generated from the… read more
In order to dissolve a marriage in the state of Florida, a petition must be filed with the Circuit Court in the county you last lived together. Either person in the marriage may file the petition, but the allegation must be that the marriage is irretrievably broken. In this petition, the petitioner outlines what they… read more
Florida annuls two types of marriages: void and voidable. A void marriage is a marriage that was invalid from the moment it started. A marriage is considered void if a spouse is legally married to more than one person; the couple is related by family or by marriage; the two partners are under age; or… read more
Will the Ashley Madison Hack Affect Divorce Numbers?
If the media coverage is any indication, the recent release of information about 32 million of users of Ashley Madison – a website that connects people who want to have extramarital affairs – is going to lead to a boom in divorce numbers over the coming months. Several outlets have reported an expected increase in… read more
Social Media and Your Divorce – Don’t Mess it Up
When going through a divorce, it is important to have a social support network. Even under the best of circumstances, a divorce can be an extremely stressful, emotional process. However, it is also important to distinguish between a social support network and plastering details of your divorce and personal life on social media. On the… read more
Understanding “No Fault” Divorce
Florida is what is known as a “no fault” divorce state. Simply put, this means that an individual seeking a divorce from their spouse does not need to provide a reason for the divorce. They can simply state that the marriage is “irretrievably broken,” and the validity of their claim is not questioned. Also, there… read more
Common Misconceptions About Mediation
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It involves negotiations that are facilitated by a neutral third party. Unlike arbitration, the mediator does not make a decision. Instead, the goal of mediation is to encourage divorcing couples to work together closely to resolve their divorce issues – and hopefully lessen the number of… read more
Discussing Your Divorce with the Kids
Unfortunately, there is no easy way to inform children about a divorce. While it is best if both parents discuss the upcoming divorce together, experts agree it is more about how the information is provided than who discusses it. Children will have questions and parents need to not only be prepared to break the news,… read more
What You Need to Know About Filing for a Military Divorce in Florida
Filing for a military divorce in Florida poses unique issues that a civilian divorce would not encounter. This is why it is important you hire a Florida divorce attorney that has experience with military divorces. The laws are specifically set up to protect the active duty military member and protect them from being held in… read more
How to Prepare for Your Divorce Consultation
Before you meet with a Florida divorce attorney, take a few moments to gather the necessary documents and prepare yourself for the appointment. By showing up prepared, you can ensure you get the most out of that initial consultation. It is the job of a divorce attorney to use their knowledge of the facts to… read more
Contempt Order Compelling Former Wife To Pay Mortgages Was Improper
In Byrne v. Byrne, the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida reversed an order of the trial court holding the former wife in civil contempt for failing to keep two mortgages current on the former marital home, and also reversed the trial court’s order appointing a receiver to collect rental income generated from the… read more
The Process of Divorce
In order to dissolve a marriage in the state of Florida, a petition must be filed with the Circuit Court in the county you last lived together. Either person in the marriage may file the petition, but the allegation must be that the marriage is irretrievably broken. In this petition, the petitioner outlines what they… read more
Florida Annuls Two Types of Marriages
Florida annuls two types of marriages: void and voidable. A void marriage is a marriage that was invalid from the moment it started. A marriage is considered void if a spouse is legally married to more than one person; the couple is related by family or by marriage; the two partners are under age; or… read more