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Challenging a Prenup in Florida
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common in Florida these days. Many people are waiting until they are older to get married, or are marrying for a second or third time. Some individuals have inherited a family business. In any event, a prenuptial agreement can protect someone’s assets in the case of divorce and usually… Read More »
What are the 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 »
Criminal Mischief Laws in Florida
Criminal mischief in Florida, also sometimes referred to as vandalism, occurs when a person intentionally and maliciously destroys the property of another person. Criminal mischief is charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the value of property damage done. Many people think criminal mischief is a relatively minor crime. However, the… 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 »
The Role of DNA in Paternity Cases
With more couples choosing to skip the bonds of marriage in favor of living together in a less formal arrangement, more children are born outside of wedlock. This situation does not have the stigma formerly imposed on the children of unwed parents, but it can create some legal difficulties that need to be addressed…. Read More »
When to Consider a Prenup
As people are routinely getting married later in life, they bring more assets into a marriage they may want to protect in the event of divorce. Further, it is now more common to have children outside of wedlock, leading to some newlyweds to have children from previous relationships who need consideration as well. These… Read More »
