Category Archives: Divorce
How Long does Divorce Take in Florida?
When a couple is going through a divorce, they typically want it finalized as quickly as possible. Florida divorce attorneys are regularly asked how long the divorce process takes. Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer. Every case is unique and presents different challenges and situations. How long a divorce will take depends on many… Read More »
Why are High Net Worth Divorces so Complicated?
Any couple going through a divorce is going to find the process stressful, and perhaps even a little bit complicated. When the couple getting the divorce has a high net worth, it’s even more challenging. Issues such as property division, child support, and alimony all revolve around worth and assets. This means that during… Read More »
How Does Domestic Violence Affect a Divorce?
Sadly, there are thousands of reported incidences of domestic violence every year in Tampa Bay. This can either be a civil domestic violence or a criminal domestic violence matter. This sometimes leads to divorce, which can have a significant effect on a divorce settlement. During divorce proceedings, a judge will take allegations of domestic… Read More »
Can You Relocate with a Child After Divorce?
Divorce causes many changes to the family structure, but those changes don’t always stop after the divorce is finalized. Many issues continue to pop up along the way. One of the most common is when a custodial parent wants to relocate with their child. Perhaps they found better schooling for the child, or maybe… Read More »
Different Types of Alimony in Florida?
The concept of alimony in Florida seems fairly straightforward. When a couple gets a divorce, one spouse may receive it, while a judge may require the other spouse to pay it. Many couples however, think that when alimony is ordered, one spouse simply writes a check to the other spouse every month. While this… Read More »
During a Divorce What Happens with Children and Property?
When a couple divorces, they often understand that the courts will divide their property and make decisions on child custody matters. The courts make this decision by issuing final orders that both spouses must follow. However, how are property and child issues handled until that time? What happens while the divorce is ongoing and… Read More »
How is Property Divided in a Florida Divorce?
In a Florida divorce, assets and debts acquired by the couple are divided fairly between the two spouses. If the two parties can come to an agreement on their own and it is fair, a judge will likely approve that agreement. When the couple cannot agree how assets and liabilities are split, a judge… Read More »
Is that Money from Your Ex’s Family a Gift or a Loan?
Helping out family financially is a common way of supporting loved ones. When a couple first marries, this support may be especially necessary to set up a new household or get settled into married life. These exchanges are usually given and received with appreciation and gratitude, and the specifics of how the giver views… Read More »
What Is the Purpose of a Deposition in Divorce?
The divorce process is scary and overwhelming for many spouses because they do not understand the legal procedures that go along with moving a petition through the court system. The mysteriousness of the legal process often increases during the discovery stage of a divorce case, which is the period each side is allowed to… Read More »
What Happens If You Miss Your Court Date?
The divorce process can seem to last forever for those involved, and both spouses often anticipate the day of the final hearing as the culmination of everything that went into reaching the end of the case. Many preliminary issues must be addressed before reaching this point, and most spouses have to contribute a considerable… Read More »
