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Family law judges tend to award both parents joint legal and physical custody whenever possible. They often do this because they've read how children fare best when they spend equal amounts of time with each parent. Splitting custody 50-50 isn't always what's in the...
When people talk about the impact of a divorce on their life, they often mention the emotional toll that it takes on them. They seldom reference the logistical nightmares that it can cause, such as immigration problems. It can though. This is especially the case if...
If Florida, there's more than just one type of spousal support award that judges can make. Bridge-the-gap, lifetime and rehabilitative alimony are just some of the many options that the court has to choose from. There are many different factors that judges take into...
If you're preparing to get divorced, then you may be concerned about what's going to happen to your property such as your home, car and bank account once everything's finalized. Those will generally be divided up between you and your spouse per Florida equitable...
There are many different types of custodial arrangements that parents request here in Florida. Each status carries with its obligations and limits. Today, let's take a look at what it means to have legal custody of a child.A parent who's awarded legal custody of their...
Maybe you had a great career already when you got married, or perhaps either you or your spouse had substantial personal assets that you hoped to protect in the event of a divorce. Now that you find yourself thinking about the end of your marriage, you may worry about...
Mediation has grown in popularity in recent years. It's now the go-to option for couples here in Florida and elsewhere in the United States who want to resolve their divorce as amicably, quickly and as confidentially as possible.Divorcing spouses who decide to pursue...
Members of the House Civil Justice Subcommittee signed off a Republican-backed bill aimed at eliminating lifetime alimony payments in Florida this past week. The bill's supporters must now wait for the same piece of legislation to heard by state senators. If...
Florida parents have two different options when it comes to reaching agreements about how to share custody of their kids. They can broker a deal among themselves whether alone or with the help of a mediator. If they can't work out a resolution among themselves, then...
Divorces in the past used to only be able to be resolved by couples duking it out in front of a judge in a Florida courtroom. Many spouses who disagree with one another now pursue mediation instead of litigation though. If you and your ex have pensions that you don't...