An uncontested divorce is one in which both parties agree to the terms of the divorce. The value of an uncontested divorce, as opposed to a contested divorce, is that the parties can avoid the time, cost, and anxiety associated with a contentious divorce case. When the parties obtain an uncontested …Read More
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 divor…Read More
You want your healthcare wishes to be honored and your family to have a clear understanding of your wishes in the event your health declines. Here are some easy and important ideas to consider when signing an Advance Health Care Directive. Advance Health Care Directives are health care decisions you…Read More
A divorce is a difficult situation to deal with, not only for the couple, but for their children and family as well. If you or your spouse just filed for divorce, your children are probably a top concern and you’ll want to ensure they are able to recover emotionally the same that you will. Some pa…Read More
Retirement is something that we all look forward to. It’s a time when you get to settle into a more comfortable lifestyle and benefit from all the hard work you’ve done throughout your life. It’s also a time when we can pursue things that we never had a chance to before, while working long hou…Read More
Deciding whether or not to adopt a child is one of the most important and life-changing decisions someone can make. Not only does adoption mean taking on new responsibilities, it means making an impact on another person’s life that they may not have otherwise. Unfortunately, many people are turned…Read More
Here at The Wheeler Firm, we treat our Okaloosa County clients in the same way we would treat our own family members. We’re the area’s Top Rated Local® team of family law attorneys and we’re passionate about anything and everything related to the family. We believe that family law is one of t…Read More
Welcome to our blog page here at The Wheeler Firm! As a family law expert in Okaloosa and Walton Counties, we provide clients with high-quality legal services for anything from adoptions to divorces to elder law. Our firm is passionate about not only providing you with legal services that you can tr…Read More
