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Dividing property in a divorce in Florida is one of the key issues that both parties must resolve, either through a mutually acceptable agreement or through a court order. The divorce court in Florida will classify marital and non-marital property while dividing...
Same-sex marriages in Florida received legal recognition in 2015. Now LGBTQ couples can utilize the court system in Florida for a divorce if something goes wrong in their relationship. They now have rights related to same-sex child custody and support at the time of...
Prenups aren’t simply pieces of paper to be signed, rather, they are complex legal documents. You may want a Florida prenup agreement to protect your assets in a divorce and to bring more predictability and certainty to your financial future. Here are six facts you...
According to the recent National Pet Owners Survey, over 65 percent of Florida homeowners own at least one pet. When a couple files for the divorce, most people are understandably worried about losing the custody of their pet. Whether it is a dog, a cat, or a...
In many cases, one parent may consider relocating the children after the divorce. But is it legal? Does Florida law support the custodial parent moving a child out of state? If the child moves to another state with a parent, it is most likely to affect the visitation...
There are over 787,000 divorces in the United States each year. Each and every one of these broken marriages started as a happy couple with bright dreams for their future. However, the stark reality is that divorce happens. This does not mean it comes out of the blue,...
According to divorce and family laws in Florida, the courts determine child custody based on what would be in the best interests of the child. During the custody hearing, the court addresses both the physical and legal care of children involved in their parents’...
The final divorce order is the document that officially signifies the end of the marriage, returning both the spouses back to their “single” status. Also known as a divorce decree or final judgment, it lists all the terms of the divorce, including: The division of...
Same-sex marriage was legally recognized in the state of Florida on Jan. 6, 2015. This landmark ruling allowed all couples the right to marriage, regardless of their sexual orientation. Unfortunately, with marriage can turn into divorce. Under Florida’s marriage laws,...
Far too often, divorce is painted in a negative light. When people think of divorce, they tend to visualize broken families, custody battles, and endless tears. This, however, doesn’t always have to be the case. In fact, divorce can be something which can lead to a...