Category Archives: Divorce
How Long Do You Have to Separate Before Divorcing in Florida?
Getting a divorce is always extremely stressful and you will feel a wide array of emotions throughout your case. Still, divorce is a legal process and you must meet many different requirements before you can obtain a divorce in Tampa. These requirements can add another layer of confusion as you go through this difficult… Read More »
Is Marriage Counseling Required in Florida Contested Divorces?
Divorce is never easy. You may feel frustrated, angry, and resentful of your spouse. Even with the many emotions involved, divorce is still a legal process and it is governed by many state laws. For example, couples who are getting a contested divorce have to go through mediation before they enter litigation in some… Read More »
Is Mediation Required in Florida Divorces?
When getting a divorce, you may be imagining a long and bitter courtroom battle in the future. Fortunately, only a small minority of divorce cases end this way. If you and your spouse can reach an agreement on all the terms of your divorce, such as alimony, property division and children issues, you can… Read More »
Simplified Florida Dissolution vs. Regular Florida Dissolution – What Are The Differences?
There are many ways to get a divorce in Florida, but they all fall into one of two categories. The majority of couples who get divorced must obtain a regular dissolution, but there are times when a couple may qualify for a simplified dissolution. A simplified dissolution is faster than regular dissolution, which is… Read More »
What Unique Issues Do Divorcing Doctors Face In Florida?
Divorce is never easy and complications can arise in any case. For doctors, though, there are unique issues that must be considered. Doctors who own their practice are often worried about what will happen to it during divorce. Many doctors also have high salaries, making alimony a bigger concern than for others who go… Read More »
Are You Required to Take a Parenting Course During a Florida Divorce?
If you are getting a divorce and have children with your spouse, you are required to complete a parenting course before your divorce is finalized. The course is intended to teach participants how to co-parent and make the best decisions for their children once the divorce is final. When parents can work together even… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Time-Sharing In Florida
While the term ‘child custody’ is used in many other states, Florida law refers to these matters as parental responsibility and time-sharing. The change in the law was made to reflect the fact that both parents have an equal right to spend time with their children and that neither should only have ‘visitation’ rights…. Read More »
What Happens If Your Spouse Refuses To Sign Florida Divorce Papers?
Ending a marriage is never easy, even if you and your spouse have decided to end things amicably. If your spouse has refused to sign the divorce papers, though, it can make the process much more challenging and cause you more frustration. Note that refusing to sign the divorce papers is a term of… Read More »
What Are Signs Your Spouse Is Hiding Assets During Divorce In Florida?
Of all the different issues that can arise during divorce, those involving the division of assets are perhaps some of the most contentious. Equitable distribution laws govern property division in Florida, which means your marital assets are divided fairly during divorce, but that does not necessarily mean equally. Marital assets are those that you… Read More »
New Alimony Law In Florida
The new alimony revisions summarized below have been signed into law on June 29, 2023, and will take affect July 1, 2023. See new law at Senate Bill 2984. For over a decade, Florida lawmakers had been trying to change the alimony laws in the state. Now, there is a bill that is going… Read More »
