Introduction Adoption is a life-changing process that brings joy and fulfillment to many families. In Florida, like other states, adoption laws are designed to ensure the best interests of the child are protected throughout the process. One crucial aspect considered in adoption cases is abandonment. In this article from The…
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When a married couple files for divorce in Florida, there will be an “equitable distribution” or the division of marital assets and liabilities. The legal requirements imposed upon the parties, and which must be followed by Florida courts, is set out in Florida Statute § 61.075. While the law strongly…
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Florida law recognizes assets acquired during the marriage as “marital” assets. This includes businesses that were created during the marriage and the law presumes that marital assets should be divided equally in a divorce. In other words, if you or your spouse created a business during the marriage, it is…
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In a Florida divorce, the court will divide “marital” assets and liabilities. The law refers to this as “equitable distribution.” In distributing the assets, the court is expected to treat both spouses fairly and equitably, although not always equally or the same. Each party should receive a similar value of…
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There is also no mandatory timeframe for how long a divorce will take. The specific facts and circumstances of your case will determine the duration of your Florida divorce. Here are the two biggest variables that can result in a short divorce case, or alternatively, result in protracted divorce litigation:…
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Relocating with children after a divorce can be a difficult process for various reasons. On a personal level, children become grounded in their communities and schools, and they enjoy familiar faces around every corner. Despite this stability, child relocation is a reality, and the reasons to relocate vary from case…
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From a Divorce Attorney: What is Co-parenting? Co-parenting is when two parents work together cooperatively for the child’s best interests. The following language comes from Florida Statue 61.21.: “A large number of children experience the separation or divorce of their parents each year. Parental conflict related to divorce is a…
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It has become increasingly common for people to have more than one marriage during their lifetime. As a result, prenuptial agreements have become an important estate planning tool. In fact, without a prenuptial agreement, a new spouse may be able to invalidate your existing estate plan. Such agreements are especially…
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To obtain a divorce in Florida, a party only needs to prove that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Florida is a no-fault state and either party may obtain a divorce regardless of marital misconduct. However, that doesn’t mean misconduct will not have an effect on the outcome of the divorce. …
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There’s no doubt about it, divorce is a stressful and emotionally tasking experience for all parties involved. Not to mention all of the changes that you will undergo in the near future such as new living arrangements, financial decisions, and child custody. Since this can all be overwhelming to someone…
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