Tag Archives: Boca Raton Divorce Attorneys
Going through a Divorce? Watch Your Social Media Habits
Most people know that typing, sharing, tweeting, and Facebooking can get you in trouble if you are not careful. But for some individuals, 140 characters can cause 140 problems with their divorce, separation, or custody battle. For instance, back in 2012, Mark Byron nearly ended up in jail after a short comment on his… Read More »
Mandatory Discovery: Tips for the Divorce Process
In divorces in the state of Florida, there is a phase called discovery. In Florida, there is a mandatory discovery procedure for all divorces that are not being processed through simplified divorce (only for divorces completely uncontested). The mandatory discovery involves both spouses handing over financial information, and sometimes answering interrogatories (lists of questions… Read More »
Back to School: When Custody Affects School Activities
With holiday breaks over and children headed back to school, many parents are excited to have some extra time to themselves. However, for families with divorced or separated parents, restarting school in the New Year can be somewhat stressful. An oft-forgotten difficulty when it comes to respecting child custody and time-sharing agreements is how… Read More »
Preparing Your Children for Divorce
When parents divorce, one of the most daunting parts of the process is to help children understand and become accustomed to a new status quo. However, there are some steps you can take to help your children feel more comfortable with an upcoming divorce or separation. Here are some helpful tips on ensuring that… Read More »
Time for a National Divorce Law? Some Experts Think So
With a significant number of married couples getting divorced at some point in their relationship, divorce and separation-related laws are prone to affect millions of Americans every year. The vast majority of divorce and separation-related laws are determined by state law, not by national regulation. Perhaps a relic of a time when divorce was… Read More »
What Prenuptial Agreements Can Do
With the public becoming more aware of the rising divorce rate, prenuptial agreements are increasing in popularity. Prenuptial agreements can specify in advance some elements of marital and, if necessary, post-marital life, and can allow spouses to reap the benefits of efficient spousal arrangements and to avoid disagreement and strife later on. Here are… Read More »
Special Issues in Same-Sex Divorce
With the Supreme Court’s June 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex marriage was legalized throughout the United States. Up until that time, same-sex marriage was not recognized in Florida. While same-sex couples now have an equal right to marry (and, in turn, divorce) in Florida, there are still some special issues with regards… Read More »
Can You Have Your Divorce Records Sealed?
Followers of political news and debate in the Sun Belt may have noted that Alabama’s Governor Robert Bentley and his wife Dianne Bentley have filed for divorce. Additionally, those following the case may have noted that a judge recently granted a request to seal the records in the divorce proceedings from the public. On… Read More »
Guidance from the UK? Why Family Courts Sometimes Rely on Foreign Law
Law and order in United States courtrooms, with black-robed judges, swearing in, and a hanging national flag, seems inherently American. In legal disputes, it is law made by American politicians and legislators at dispute, informed by the facts of a case that occurred on U.S. soil and influenced by the overarching national Constitution. But… Read More »
Who Pays Kids’ Health Insurance After a Divorce?
Since health insurance for the shared children of two separating partners involves both compensation and the health and safety of the shared children, it technically is a child support issue. That means that each of the factors involved in determining child support are at play when it comes to kids’ health insurance, plus even… Read More »
