Tag Archives: Boca Raton Divorce Lawyers
Collaborative Divorce: A Less Expensive, Less Confrontational Approach
Collaborative divorce has been called the kinder, gentler divorce, and it promises its users a less expensive, less confrontational end to their marriage. But what exactly is collaborative divorce, and is it right for you? Collaborative Divorce: An Alternative Method of Dispute Resolution Collaborative divorce allows couples going through a divorce or child custody… Read More »
Dividing the Family Business in a Boca Raton Divorce
Whether it’s a law firm, medical practice, construction company or some other business, many couples own and operate a business together. And because for many of these couples, the business is their sole source of income, divorce often involves difficult issues regarding the award, valuation and buy-out of the business. Florida Business Valuation and… Read More »
Florida Legislators Mull Alimony Overhaul
Florida lawmakers are again trying to change the way courts award alimony, the second attempt in three years. Florida Alimony Law Florida law currently provides several different types of alimony, also known as spousal support. The type of alimony awarded depends upon the specific need of the party receiving the payments. Permanent alimony. Permanent… Read More »
How to Divorce an Absent Spouse? Florida Divorce by Publication
Most divorces follow a similar pattern. One spouse indicates her desire for a divorce. The couple meets with an attorney, one files the paperwork, and the other moves out of the family home. The divorce goes through its paces, with the couple dividing assets and agreeing to a time-sharing plan for the children, until… Read More »
Think Twice Before Using an Online Document Preparation for Your Divorce
A tech company that offers online divorce assistance is headed to Florida. The document preparation site, which allows users to prepare forms online and offers suggestions on what steps must be taken to settle their issues, promises to save users thousands of dollars in legal fees and keep their divorce out of court. But… Read More »
Who Gets the Marital Home During a Boca Raton Divorce?
When we first meet with clients going through a divorce they have many questions: Will I have to pay alimony? Can I get sole custody of the children? Is she entitled to my pension? But one of the first questions our divorce attorneys are asked is often: who gets to live in the marital… Read More »
Parenting Education Requirement for Boca Raton Child Custody Cases
You expect certain things when you are going through a divorce. You’ll have to provide financial information to determine alimony and child support payments, as well as the equitable division of assets. You may have to part with some of your property, whether it is giving it to your spouse or selling it as… Read More »
Dating During Your Florida Divorce: Legal, But is it Smart?
Many people have no desire to jump back into the dating pool while they are going through a divorce. If the divorce was not mutual, they are most likely mourning the loss of their marriage, not out looking for love. But some people – whether the divorce is taking longer than expected due to… Read More »
Private Trial Offers Quick Resolution for Boca Raton Divorces
For those willing to pay, Florida law offers couples going through a divorce to submit their case for voluntary trial resolution, which allows them to reach a settlement without ever having to step foot in court. What is Voluntary Trial Resolution? Voluntary trial resolution is similar to arbitration, and allows a private, faster way… Read More »
Equitable Division of Marital Assets in Boca Raton Divorce
Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that when deciding how marital assets and debts should be divided in a divorce, the court presumes that an equal distribution is the fairest option. But equitable distribution doesn’t always mean equal. The overriding consideration in property distribution is fairness, and the court can order an… Read More »
