Category Archives: Divorce
Establishing Paternity
Every child deserves to have a father, and when you establish paternity you give rights to the father, mother, and child in the family. Some of the benefits of establishing paternity include gaining information regarding medical history, knowing the identity of the child’s father, establishing inheritance rights, possible health or life insurance, and child… Read More »
Factors in Florida Division of Property
One of the biggest concerns for divorcing spouses is how to divide the marital property. Florida applies state statutes and the judge’s deference in determining who gets what in the divorce. Under Florida law, marital property is split under the concept of “equitable division.” Property is split according to what the judge deems is… Read More »
Florida Parental Responsibility
The idea of child custody has been replaced in Florida by the concept of shared parental responsibility. Florida state law has codified the idea and integrated it into all child custody considerations. However, many parents do not understand exactly how shared parental responsibility works or how it will affect future decisions regarding their child…. Read More »
Considerations for Florida Alimony
The purpose of alimony is to provide financial assistance to the economically disadvantaged spouse in a divorce. The main aspects of alimony in Florida include that the couple must be in a legal marriage, there must be a need for assistance on the part of the requesting spouse, and the other spouse must have… Read More »
Residency Requirements for Florida Divorce
Each state has its own rules regarding the dissolution of marriage to determine who is eligible to file for divorce in that state, and Florida is no exception. Most people believe that you must divorce in the state in which you were married, but that is not the case if you meet certain qualifications… Read More »
Child Custody Where One Parent Lives Outside the United States
Obtaining or modifying a child custody order is a stressful process, even when both parents of a child live in the same community. That stress can become an outright nightmare when the child custody process takes on an international dimension. This can occur when one parent moves outside of the country, or even when… Read More »
Protecting the Best Interests of Your Child in Florida
Child custody laws vary from state to state. This lack of uniformity can be a source of confusion in matters of child custody when the parents of a child live in different states, or when one parent moves to a new state. Because of this, for those with an interest in the custody of… Read More »
Do I Have to Go Through a Painful Courtroom Battle to Get a Florida Divorce?
Most individuals have a choice between filing for a contested or uncontested divorce, depending on their unique situations. While contested divorce typically involves a full courtroom trial and can potentially involve a contentious battle, certain complex marital situations may require this approach. However, many couples can negotiate out-of-court settlements that provide many benefits while… Read More »
I Paid Educational Expenses Leading to a Medical Career for My Wife. Can I Obtain Spousal Support in Our Divorce Settlement?
Florida law does not guarantee spousal support (alimony) for either party in a divorce. An experienced Orlando spousal support lawyer can help clients develop valid cases for alimony — whether in court or through a negotiated out-of-court settlement. The courts favorably consider spousal support for an individual who financially contributed to the ability of… Read More »
What Happens to Debt in a Florida Divorce?
Every marital split has unique aspects that you can address through negotiation or leave to a judge to decide if your divorce goes to trial. Generally, however, the state laws of property distribution applying to divorcing parties in Florida also apply to the distribution of any outstanding financial obligations. The courts address financial obligations… Read More »