Tag Archives: Boca Raton Family Law Attorneys
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Should You File for Simplified Divorce?
Filing for divorce can be a stressful process. If you have read about or heard of Florida’s simplified divorce process, an alternative to the traditional divorce process, it may immediately seem tempting to select that route. But not everything simplified is in your best interests. Simplified divorce suits some couples far better than others,… Read More »
Your Compliance with the Divorce Agreement: The Fourth Step in the Florida Divorce Process
Filing for divorce and negotiating the terms of the divorce agreement can be difficult, but for some individuals, compliance with the terms of the agreement after it is signed is even more frustrating. What should you do if you are having a problem complying with the divorce agreement? Here are steps to take to… Read More »
What Is Required for the Termination of Parental Rights in Florida?
The termination of parental rights can be an emotionally charged process. It may be undertaken for several reasons, ranging from permitting others to adopt the children, to protecting children from egregious or abusive conditions. There are numerous grounds for the termination of the parental rights in Florida, each with embedded requirements within them. Here… Read More »
