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Creating a Divorce Plan
Your hopes for a successful marriage are now over. Your marriage is irretrievably broken and it’s time to make a plan for how to go about getting divorced. We are sorry that this has happened to you but, making plans will minimize controversy and contention and hopefully create a more peaceful co-existence for both… Read More »
How to Choose a Divorce Attorney
When a person makes the decision to divorce, there are dozens of different things to consider, from where one will live while the divorce is pending to how issues in the divorce will be resolved and more. But before any major decisions are made, there’s something else to think about: who will provide legal… Read More »
Do I Have to Pay Child Support While My Child is in College?
College costs can be exorbitant. A growing number of college graduates have huge student loan burdens, and a shrinking number of parents are able to cover their children’s college expenses. This challenging situation becomes even more complex when you factor in divorce and child support. If you are going through a divorce or you… Read More »
What is a Guardian Ad Litem in Florida?
A guardian ad litem in Florida is an advocate for children that are dealing with difficult situations. Many of the children have lived in households where they were neglected or abused in some way. In some instances, the biological parents are losing custody of the child or one biological parent is attempting to have… Read More »
Bankruptcy and Divorce
Getting divorced but also need to file for bankruptcy? You are not alone. Many former couples find themselves in a situation where they are no longer happy and would like to separate from one another. However, they may need to file for bankruptcy as well because it is the best decision for them based… Read More »
Obtaining a Passport for a Child in a Divorced Home
Are you a divorced parent? If you would like to travel outside of the country, you are going to need a passport for yourself and your child. However, you may be concerned about getting a passport for your child because of the other parent. Even if you share joint custody with your ex-partner, there… Read More »
Emancipation of Minors in FL
In the state of Florida, a child is not an adult until he or she reaches the age of 18. Despite this law, there are circumstances in which a minor can be treated or viewed as an adult even if they have yet to reach the age of 18. A minor can also legally… Read More »
What You Need to Know about QDROs in Florida
Getting divorced involves much more than just physically separating from your spouse. Before a divorce can be finalized, a couple must come to an agreement regarding numerous issues, including the division of property and assets. Whether as a result of negotiations or a court order, a determination about the division of a couple’s retirement… Read More »
How Do I Get an Annulment in Florida?
Marriage isn’t for everyone. Sometimes, we do not find this out until after the fact. If you want to dissolve your marriage in Florida, you can either get a divorce or annulment. Divorce is a simpler and less time-consuming process that just terminates the marriage. An annulment goes even further to say that the… Read More »
Raising Children While Going Through a Divorce
Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful situations anyone ever has to go through. The situation becomes even more difficult when you have children, especially young children. Getting divorced later in life, with your children now grown adults with families of their own, might not be as hard on them as… Read More »
