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Alimony is defined as funds that are paid from one person to another for maintenance and support after they are divorced. There are many ways this can happen -- everything from a lump-sum payment to short-term remedies to a life time of monthly payments. At [nap_names...
When children are involved in a divorce action, it is a natural reaction to want what is best for them. Sometimes, that means putting your wishes wants and desires second. It is best to try and work out the child custody issue between the two of you through your...
Getting a divorce is always a drag, no matter what state you live in. In Florida, even though it is sunny and warm outside, the fact that you have to get a divorce may leave you cold. It doesn't matter if you live in Miami or Tallahassee, you are subject to the laws...
Property division when you are getting a divorce can go two ways: friendly or acrimonious. It seems sometimes that the couple is playing out their marriage in court to finalize it and mark it as done. In Florida, the divorce courts use something called equitable...
Getting a divorce is never fun and it seems the older you get and the longer you are married, the more complex it becomes. This is the case for an 87-year-old man. His wife of 15 years got a divorce from the man after he developed the symptoms of dementia. She was...
Getting a divorce is never easy. These days, there are friendly divorces and one of the ways this happens is by divorce mediation. Of course, the paperwork needs to be filed by one of you. Mediation is a more peaceful path to separating and, while it isn't for...
Getting a divorce in and of itself is hard enough. Adding the stress of trying to divide up the property that you both own can be even more distressing and can cause emotional responses that you thought would never happen. The best way to divide property is to get...
When you are in a divorce situation, the question of alimony may come up. This is money paid to a spouse for support and maintenance after the divorce is finalized. It can come in many different forms, such as payments over a short period in which the payee gets job...
When getting a divorce in Florida, there are statutes that govern how and even the reason for the separation. You have to understand that Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes covers divorce in this state. Reading through the first section can be a real eye-opener.You...
Child custody laws of Florida are in place for the unhappy occasion of divorce by a couple who need to determine what is best for the children involved. Many times, this isn't a cut and dried application. There may be some dispute as to who gets full custody, is it...