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Can I Seek Alimony After a Long-Term Romantic Relationship (Palimony)?
Ending a long-term relationship between romantic partners can be just as emotionally and financially challenging as getting divorced. If you were in a romantic relationship for a long time but never actually got married, do you have a right to seek alimony after the relationship ends? This is a common question that our Orlando… Read More »
5 Reasons to Try Florida Divorce Mediation
An increasing number of Florida couples opt for divorce mediation because of the numerous benefits it provides. While many couples are required to try mediation to resolve their issues before a trial, some agree to mediation voluntarily. When considering whether or not you should try mediation in your divorce case, you should learn about… Read More »
Who’s Required to Pay for College After a Florida Divorce?
Raising children is very costly, but sending your kids to college might be the most expensive part of raising a child in Florida. According to College Tuition Compare, the average tuition and fees for colleges in the Sunshine State are nearly $15,300 for out-of-state and almost $3,900 for in-state. But who has to pay… Read More »
Will Remarriage Affect My Child Support Order in Florida?
If you have children, you have a legal obligation to support them financially. That’s why parents who get divorced or separated are ordered to pay child support. But does either parent’s remarriage affect a child support order? In Florida, remarriage in and by itself has no effect on the parent’s obligation to pay child… Read More »
10 Things to Consider When Creating a Parenting Plan in Florida
Getting divorced is always tough, especially if your divorce involves children. Under Section 61.13, Florida Statutes, parents who are divorcing are required to create a parenting plan. Filling out a parenting plan is a significant task because this document will serve as a roadmap for how parents should navigate disagreements and conflicts without having… Read More »
What Happens If Parents Disagree on COVID-19 Vaccination?
Not all parents agree to have their children vaccinated for coronavirus (COVID-19). But what happens when divorced parents disagree on COVID-19 vaccinations? Can a Florida court force you to vaccinate your child for coronavirus? Whether or not federal, state, or local courts can push parents to vaccinate their children child for COVID-19 without their… Read More »
Establishing Paternity When an Extramarital Affair Results in a Child
Oftentimes, married people cheat on their spouses when they get caught up in the heat of the movement. Other times, people have an extramarital affair when contemplating a divorce. Either way, things can take an unexpected turn when someone gets pregnant as the result of an extramarital affair. When a child is conceived as… Read More »
Who Will Be Responsible for Debt in My Florida Divorce?
If you and your spouse accumulated debt during the marriage, you may wonder who will be responsible for the debt in your divorce. Yes, determining who is responsible for marital debt is one of the most complicated issues in a divorce. Under the Florida Statutes Section 61.075, all marital assets and liabilities are subject… Read More »
5 Pitfalls of Filing for Florida Divorce Online to Be Aware Of
As you may know, you have the option of filing for divorce online in the State of Florida. And while filing for divorce online in Florida may sound tempting to save on legal and court fees as well as expedite the divorce process, you should be aware of the pitfalls of pursuing a “do-it-yourself”… Read More »
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking an Uncontested Divorce in Florida
A divorce is a stressful and life-changing event in any person’s life. Typically, divorces can be broken down into two categories: contested and uncontested. While contested divorces tend to be costlier and more time-consuming because, as their name implies, they involve contested issues, seeking an uncontested divorce can save you a lot of money,… Read More »