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
Both divorce and bankruptcy simultaneously represent the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. The decision to file either is usually preceded by months or years of financial and emotional stress. Quite often, these two life-changing decisions occur at or around the same time. In fact, financial problems may have played a… read more
During a divorce, you will go through a lot of processes. One of the most important is that of the division of assets. For most couples, the division of assets is stressful and often couples wonder who will get what. While you may have numerous assets, the house is sometimes the biggest asset a couple… 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
During a divorce, you are going to have many questions. It is important to realize that there is no such thing as a wrong question or a silly question. Divorces are emotionally trying and confusing and your attorney completely understands what you are going through. Your Orlando divorce attorney is there to represent your best… 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
When two people fall out of love they can often end up in a bitter court battle, turning into each other’s worst adversaries. They fight over money, child custody, division of marital property and anything else they can. However, some couples want to handle their divorce in a non-adversarial manner and choose to use a… read more
Governor Scott vetoed the bill because of the potentially negative economic impact that it would have had on those spouses who were counting on receiving permanent alimony awards.
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
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
Which Should Come First, Bankruptcy or Divorce?
Both divorce and bankruptcy simultaneously represent the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. The decision to file either is usually preceded by months or years of financial and emotional stress. Quite often, these two life-changing decisions occur at or around the same time. In fact, financial problems may have played a… read more
Who Gets the House in a FL Divorce?
During a divorce, you will go through a lot of processes. One of the most important is that of the division of assets. For most couples, the division of assets is stressful and often couples wonder who will get what. While you may have numerous assets, the house is sometimes the biggest asset a couple… 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
6 Questions to Ask Your FL Divorce Attorney
During a divorce, you are going to have many questions. It is important to realize that there is no such thing as a wrong question or a silly question. Divorces are emotionally trying and confusing and your attorney completely understands what you are going through. Your Orlando divorce attorney is there to represent your best… 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
Collaborative Law Resolves Family Issues In Florida Without Legal Fight
When two people fall out of love they can often end up in a bitter court battle, turning into each other’s worst adversaries. They fight over money, child custody, division of marital property and anything else they can. However, some couples want to handle their divorce in a non-adversarial manner and choose to use a… read more
Governor Vetoes Alimony Changes
Governor Scott vetoed the bill because of the potentially negative economic impact that it would have had on those spouses who were counting on receiving permanent alimony awards.
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