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How to Talk about a Prenup Before Your Florida Wedding
Making the decision to ask your partner to get married can be scary and stressful enough, but this can pale in comparison to the stress and anxiety some people feel about broaching the subject of a prenup before saying “I do.” Unless the topic has been addressed in conversation before, bringing up a prenup… Read More »
Three Methods to Establishing Paternity in Florida
When a married woman gives birth, there is an assumption that the husband is the father of the child. But what happens when the mother is unmarried? What if she knows who the father is, but he won’t step up and take responsibility? Like other states, Florida allows for several methods of determining paternity… Read More »
Difference Between Annulment and Divorce in Florida
Some people think annulment and divorce are the same thing, and the terms are sometimes then used interchangeably. That couldn’t be further from the truth, as both have distinct meanings and different consequences. If you want to end your marriage and have questions, it’s important to speak with a knowledgeable Boca Raton divorce attorney… Read More »
How to Bring Up the Subject of Divorce
If you have decided your marriage is no longer working out and you want to get a divorce, bringing up the topic to your spouse can be quite the challenge. You are concerned about how they will act and whether it means you will be fighting about everything and anything from that point forward…. Read More »
What to know about Collaborative Divorce in Florida
There are multiple ways to resolve a divorce. Litigation is the standard method most people think of, but there are alternative methods that are becoming more common. Some of these include mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce. Collaborative Law Basics With collaborative divorce, each party retains an attorney who is trained in collaborative divorce methods…. Read More »
Can You Modify a Parenting Plan in Florida?
Florida law requires that parents who are separating complete a parenting plan that will outline custody, time-sharing, and decision-making authority. It’s important to keep the overall goal in mind when creating the parenting plan — you want to come up with an agreement that provides stability and routine for your children. However, as your… Read More »
Is it Required to Return the Ring in a Broken Florida Engagement?
The breakup of an engagement can in some cases be just as emotional and financially stressful as a marriage falling apart. With more couples purchasing homes and other assets prior to marriage, there are a lot of financial aspects to deal with if one partner breaks off the engagement. One of the main assets… Read More »
Disestablishing Paternity in Florida
Disestablishing paternity is the legal process where a man seeks to terminate a child support obligation or terminate paternity because he is not the biological father of the child(ren) in question. It’s important to note that in these cases, legal paternity is different than biological paternity. Someone who fathered a child is the biological… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Child Support
While most couples getting a divorce understand the concept of child support, not everyone understands how it’s calculated, how to enforce it, and what exactly the amount covers. Child support questions are some of the most common ones Florida family law attorneys receive. Here’s a look at some of the more frequently asked questions…. Read More »
Pros and Cons of a Gray Divorce in Florida
The term “gray divorce” has been applied to couples who get divorced later in life. These are typically people who are over 65 years of age and it’s about 25 percent of all couples in the country who divorce over the age of 50. Couples who opt to divorce later in life have additional… Read More »
