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What to Do with the Family Home after Divorce

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Splitting assets in a divorce can be an emotional process to begin with, and deciding what to do with the family home can be one of the toughest challenges. Both spouses typically have a lot of emotional ties to the property. Before you make a final decision on what to do with the house,… Read More »

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Emergency Child Custody Orders in Florida

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The process for determining child custody can seem like a painfully slow process. However, there are several situations where Florida laws allow for emergency child custody hearings if there is reason to believe the child is in danger. Given that custody is an emotionally charged situation, many people may feel their situation qualifies as… Read More »

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What Happens if My Ex Hides Assets During our Florida Divorce?

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It’s no secret that many divorces are contentious, but some spouses make the entire process worse. Some unscrupulous people attempt to hide assets from their spouse in hopes they won’t be subject to distribution during the divorce. This is not only illegal, but it can result in serious consequences. How to Uncover Hidden Assets… Read More »

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Questions to Ask When Deciding on a Boca Raton Divorce Attorney

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When deciding on a Boca Raton divorce attorney, it’s important that you feel comfortable and can communicate well with him or her. Your attorney is an integral part of your upcoming divorce. You want someone who not only listens to you, but clearly explains the process in detail and keeps you in the loop… Read More »

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Are Personal Injury Settlements Marital Property in Florida?

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If you received a personal injury settlement, and you are about to go through a divorce, it’s understandable you may have questions on what portion of your settlement, if any, your spouse is entitled to. In general, a personal injury settlement is typically not marital property, but there are circumstances that make it subject… Read More »

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What to Know about Lump Sum Alimony in a Florida Divorce

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Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means the court has discretion to divide marital assets and liabilities in a manner they deem fair and justified whereas a community property state divides them 50/50. The courts also have the option of choosing whether to award alimony or not, which can take several forms, including… Read More »

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Can I Date While my Florida Divorce is Pending?

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While many people are not looking to start dating while their divorce is ongoing, there are some circumstances where someone may be ready to date again. Often times, people are mourning the loss of their marriage and are preoccupied with the divorce itself, but what about someone who has been separated for a while,… Read More »

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Methods Used to Value a Business in a Florida Divorce

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Topics like spousal support, child custody, and child support are common issues encountered in almost all divorces; however, those who own businesses will find there is added complexity when it comes to asset distribution. Those with a professional practice, like doctors, lawyers, dentists, accountants, etc., will encounter more complicated methods utilized to divide assets… Read More »

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Can Florida Alimony Payments Be Modified?

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Depending on the type of alimony awarded in your divorce, the court may agree to a modification in certain circumstances. You cannot apply to have alimony modified if it was never awarded in the first place or if the award specified it was not eligible for modification. Alimony may be awarded when a spouse… Read More »

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What is a Cohabitation Agreement in Florida?

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The term cohabitation refers to two people who choose to live together and not enter into a legal marriage.  There are many reasons people may choose to forego getting married, with the downside being that they are not afforded the same rights as married couples because Florida does not recognize common law marriage. Before… Read More »

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