Tag Archives: Separation in Florida
Do It Yourself Divorce? What Is the Harm?
In this day and age, “do it yourself” has become a slogan for numerous enterprising individuals seeking cost-effective solutions to various issues in daily life. From renovating homes, constructing furniture, designing or building hobbyist items, and even completing legal processes typically undertaken by attorneys, the “do it yourself” spirit has infected people with a… Read More »
The Case of the Missing Spouse: When You Cannot Find Your Spouse to Serve Them
If you need to serve your spouse in preparation for divorce, you may find yourself feeling apprehensive regarding a confrontation. However, some seeking a divorce or separation may be surprised to find that they encounter quite the opposite problem: a missing spouse, or one who manages to evade service. How should the spouse pursuing… Read More »
A Brief History of No-Fault Divorce
In the state of Florida, divorce is no-fault. Other jurisdictions have different requirements, but in the state of Florida, neither party seeking a divorce needs to prove any specific marital misconduct or problem in order to receive a divorce. When fault is required, individuals generally have to prove that an irreconcilable issue such as… Read More »
Collaborative Divorce? Mediation? What Is the Difference?
When a divorce or separation becomes the best course of action for a couple, people often assume that they do not have choices in how to conduct the divorce. In fact, beyond the traditional method of divorce (through a court petition and ending with a divorce or separation agreement signed by a judge), there… 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 »
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 »
Common Myths of Divorce Mediation
With the popularity and ubiquitous nature of courtroom dramas (including the acclaimed film Kramer vs. Kramer), divorcing couples often anticipate that each party will have his or her proverbial day in court. Often, such couples gloss right over the possibility of engaging in a mediation process. However, to do so would be a mistake,… Read More »
Unusual Divorce Case Exposes Florida’s Unusual Legal Requirement
In West Palm Beach, Martin Zelman is attempting to divorce his elderly wife, Lois. Lois Zelman is fighting not just for her fair share of assets, though. She’s fighting to stop her husband from divorcing her entirely. Martin Zelman is worth over $50 million and has been with Lois for 22 years. He also… Read More »
