Category Archives: Family Law
What is a Florida No-fault Divorce?
State law controls the rules for filing a divorce action. As such, the rules vary from state to state. In Orlando, you will be subject to the same basic rules as people getting divorced in Miami, Tampa, or any other part of Florida. Some states require that someone be “at fault” for creating the… Read More »
Is Collaborative Divorce Right for Us?
Some people think that collaborative divorce is somewhat of an oxymoron. Perhaps you remember this term from school – something that is contradictory to its very nature, like “pretty ugly” or “seriously funny.” After all, if two people could work together collaboratively, they would not be getting divorced, right? Not exactly. Many people disagree… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Prenuptial Agreement Waiving Spouse’s Interest in Nonmarital Property
In a recent appeal to the State Supreme Court, the Court found that broad prenuptial language waiving a spouse’s right to any claims against the other spouse’s nonmarital property, even accrued interest or increases in value of that property, are waived. To understand a little better, one must look at how Florida law divides… Read More »
Diffusing Negative Comments That Your Ex Tells Your Child
Many individuals realize this sad truth: divorce is brutal. Children are always hurt. There is no easy answer to entirely shield a child from divorce. However, some things hurt worse than others. For a child going through the break-up of his or her family, it is like watching a fairy tale without a happy… Read More »
Dispelling Three Myths About Florida Marriage Annulment
When it comes to marriage and divorce, there are many myths and misconceptions, especially on the internet. One of the biggest areas of confusion is marriage annulment. Myths abound regarding when, how, and why a person may annul his or her marriage. Here, we will look at three of the most common myths and… Read More »
Schism and Skew: Common Marital Disasters
In every marriage, there comes a time when both people must face certain positive and negative aspects of their relationship. Excluding perhaps an incredibly limited minority of individuals, nobody makes it through life without changing or hitting bumps along the way. Marriage is tough. But when do those bumps become blocks? Divorce lawyers commonly… Read More »
Prison Nurseries: A Controversial Measure to Protect a Mother’s Rights
Every year, thousands of incarcerated mothers enter the prison system already pregnant. Many are youthful offenders or are serving short terms for minor crimes. Nevertheless, they are forced to suffer what many would call the harshest punishment a mother can endure: having her child taken away moments after birth. Lawyers and their clients have… Read More »
Social Media: What Every Client Should Know During a Divorce
Research suggests that Facebook is mentioned in nearly 90% of all divorces. Some sources suggest the number is closer to a third or 40%. Either way, the fact is that Facebook and other social media sites are quickly becoming a centerpiece in divorces and child custody or support cases. In an increasingly online society,… Read More »
Diamonds are Forever; Marriage Not So Much
While we have all become quite accustomed to hearing about divorce, people tend to flinch when we talk about a recent phenomenon known as “gray divorce,” or divorces between older adults. No one likes to think about the end of a marriage, much less the end of a long marriage. However, research shows that… Read More »
