In some situations, two spouses make the decision to get divorced together. However, some people are surprised to learn that their spouse has filed a divorce petition, and they might not have had any prior warning that their marriage was in trouble. If your spouse files for divorce, your first call should be to a divorce lawyer in Boca…
Mediation has been set in your matter. Mediation is a process by which you and the other side will attempt to come to a resolution on some or all of the issues to either avoid going to court or narrowing down the issues for the court. In an in person mediation, you and your attorney are in one room…
“Personal growth,” “well-being”, “self-discovery” none of these are words you would associate with any legal process, let alone divorce, but it can be with a slight perspective shift. A relative newcomer to divorce law, I am increasingly frustrated with the encounters I have had and the way the legal professionals are not being accountable to the role they play…
For years, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been using an antiquated form in certain adoption cases that goes against Florida statute and puts prospective adoptive parents in a difficult position. In cases involving dependency (child neglect or abuse), DCF was having prospective parents sign a form that consented to: Not filing an adoption petition without…
We often get calls from Potential clients who retain us, and then call back and decide they are going to try to work on the marriage, instead of filing divorce. While we support making a well-thought out decision, when it comes to ending a marriage, its important to understand the legal implications of waiting to file a dissolution of…
The spring of 2020 went differently than anyone expected. Schools were closed, and parents had to juggle homeschooling, watching their children, and work all at the same time. This was particularly hard for many parents who share custody of their children, as many questions and concerns arose regarding health risks of shared custody, as well as scheduling conflicts. Now,…
Once you file for divorce, it is natural to want the process to go as smoothly and quickly as possible. However, much of life has been put on hold in recent weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related state closures. While Florida courts have remained open to hear essential cases, divorce is not considered to be a critical…
Alimony is an often contentious and misunderstood aspect of divorce cases. Many people think that spouses who seek alimony are being greedy and trying to ruin their spouses financially. This should not be the case, as alimony orders in Florida should be fair for both spouses. Your ability to pay alimony should be an important factor in whether you…
When a court issues an order for you to pay child support, it is critical to comply with the order. If you do not pay support as ordered – for whatever reason – you can face serious penalties. However, there might come a time when you can no longer provide the amount of support initially ordered, so you might…
Many married couples spend years creating a home for their family. If a marriage ends in divorce, who gets to keep the family home? The house might be important to both spouses, so how do you determine what happens to this property? This can be a contentious issue in divorces, and it is critical to have the help of…
