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What Do I Do Before Filing for Divorce?
Facing divorce is similar to facing any other complex problem in your life. You can rush into it and hope that everything will work out in your favor, or you can take the time to fully understand what lies ahead and approach the entire process in a methodical manner. When you enter into a… Read More »
How do Diversion Programs Work in Florida?
Serving jail time can change a person’s life. Not only is it very difficult to serve time, but even afterwards, people often find that it has affected their mental health, relationships with family members, and even their social life. However, not all individuals facing charges will serve jail time. One option to help people… Read More »
What To Do If A Child Custody Dispute?
Child custody disputes are emotional and heart-wrenching for the people going through it. As you argue with your spouse about parenting decisions, scheduling, and more, you will likely feel exhausted and you may not always make the best decisions. Making the wrong choices now though, will hurt you in the future. So, it is… Read More »
How do I Prepare for Family Mediation?
Mediation is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to get a divorce. Still, just as when you are going through litigation, mediation sessions can quickly become heated and things can go wrong. Following the five tips below can help you avoid this, and ensure the proceedings are fair and that you recover… Read More »
How Can I Obtain a Fair Alimony Payment?
Alimony is one of the most contentious aspects in any divorce case. After all, no one wants to pay their former spouse for months or years after the divorce is finalized, even if the split was amicable. It is important that anyone going through a divorce understands how to negotiate a fair settlement, so… Read More »
What are Reasons to Reduce Alimony?
Paying alimony to your former spouse after divorce never gets easier. In most situations in fact, it becomes worse as you continue to make payments to someone long after the divorce is over. Fortunately, the Florida courts recognize that a person’s circumstances may change and when they do, it may be reason to reduce… Read More »
What if a Spouse Dies During a Divorce?
You have a lot to think about when you are going through a divorce. You may, however, likely are not considering the thought that your spouse may die during the divorce proceedings. It may seem as though a death of one of the litigating parties will make divorce proceedings even more complex, but that… Read More »
What is Florida’s Drug Paraphernalia Law?
Many drugs are illegal in Florida, but did you know that possession of drug paraphernalia is also a crime? The drug laws in the state are strict, and many people find themselves unexpectedly facing charges because they had paraphernalia on them. Below are five facts that are important to know about the drug paraphernalia… Read More »
How Do You Prepare for a Divorce Deposition?
The majority of divorce cases settle out of court but sometimes, it is necessary to go to trial. If that is the case for your divorce, you may have to attend a deposition. A divorce deposition is a meeting with your lawyer, your spouse’s lawyer, and perhaps your spouse and other experts, such as… Read More »
Can You Record Your Spouse During a Divorce?
During a divorce, it can be frustrating to see your spouse acting very civil and polite in court when you know that is not necessarily how they act when they are not in front of a judge. You may even want to show the judge that your spouse does not always act so well-behaved…. Read More »
