Tag Archives: Boca Raton Divorce Lawyers
Do You Need a Divorce Attorney?
A divorce or separation can have long-lasting effects on your personal life, your family, your career, and your future. An error at any point in the process can derail you. So the decision to go through the process alone and without an attorney advocate is a weighty and risky one. If these factors apply… Read More »
Changes to Florida Divorce Laws
Florida law guides divorce between separating spouses in the state. However, recent concerns regarding alimony, child support, etc. have spurred Florida legislators to take another look at Florida divorce laws. Several proposals for changes to Florida divorce laws now sit patiently awaiting review in the Florida state legislature. What can you expect as a… Read More »
Hoping to Move? How to Handle Moving with Children after a Divorce
When parents divorce, there are numerous issues related to shared children that must be addressed. Aside from child custody issues and child support payments, the potential relocation of the custodial parent is a frequently-arising question for which divorced parents often do not remember to account. Relocation can happen for a variety of reasons, including… Read More »
Top Ten Things to Do Before Divorce
If you are approaching a divorce, do not wait to get your affairs in order. Acting quickly before the divorce petition is filed can help protect your rights and interests throughout the process, which can be a tumultuous one even if it is amicable. If divorce appears to be imminent, here are the top… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions: Guardians
Guardians can be useful tools for protecting children, providing for their needs, and protecting assets that may be in the children’s names. But what exactly are guardians, and how do guardianships work? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding guardianships, along with their answers: What Is a Guardian? A guardian is… Read More »
Bits and Pieces: Premarital Obligations for Marriage Licenses
Engaged partners are often surprised to find that there are procedural obligations that must be fulfilled prior to marriage, including receiving licenses, waiting periods, and even, potentially, blood tests. What are Florida’s laws on these issues? Here are the bits and pieces couples looking to marry must take care of before tying the knot… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Common Law Marriage
With cohabitation before marriage becoming much more common, the topic of common law marriage is becoming more relevant. What is common law marriage, where is it recognized, and what are its implications? While Florida does not recognize common law marriage, it does recognize common law marriages that took place in other states that do… Read More »
Who Gets the Ring? What Happens after a Broken Engagement
When an engagement ends in a breakup, partners can be left with daunting tasks such as cancelling wedding plans, notifying family and friends, and grappling with emotional fallout. An important part of this post-engagement activity is to determine what happens to assets like the engagement ring. Laws pertaining to engagement rings vary by state… Read More »
Divorcing an Incapacitated Individual: Frequently Asked Questions
In the state of Florida, there are two grounds for divorce. Demonstrating that the marriage is irretrievably broken is the most common rationale used. However, in rare cases, spouses may rely on the alternative rationale: incapacitation. If one spouse is or becomes mentally incapacitated and remains so for three years or more, the marriage… Read More »
Negotiating the Divorce Agreement: The Fifth Step in the Florida Divorce Process
Filing for divorce in the state of Florida is a step-by-step process, beginning with the filing of the petition for the dissolution of marriage, service of the petition to the spouse, and followed by the negotiation of the terms of the divorce, including the division of property, agreements regarding child custody, and the awarding… Read More »
