Divorces in Florida outrank most of the other states in the country. Florida’s rate of divorce is the third highest in the country. If you add that to the crime rate, affordable housing issues, work related stress, and overall health, Florida doesn’t fare so well in comparison to other states. Roughly 50,000 couples file for …
Divorce, amicable or not, is stressful and a period of crisis in life. The term crisis can be viewed from two different perspectives: 1)a time of suffering, personal loss, and negative feelings or a 2)an opportunity. One’s perspective will determine how divorce or any of life’s stressful situations will be handled. It’s important to keep …
When determining child custody or as it is known today, parental responsibility and visitation rights, Florida law requires that the court consider the best interests of the children. This may sound simple but it involves many factors and is quite complicated. The court will make a parenting plan determination after considering a variety of different …
In Florida divorce cases where alimony is a relevant factor, the Court will consider a number of factor in determining whether alimony is appropriate as well as the amount and duration of that alimony. In the Sunshine State, there are different forms of alimony that may be available including bridge the gap, rehabilitative, durational or permanent …
Alimony was the subject of heated controversy last year in Florida after Governor Rick Scott vetoed an alimony reform bill sent to him for signature. At issue in the 2016 alimony bill was a clause in the bill concerning mandatory 50/50 time sharing of children. Advocates for both sides of the issue fought long and …
An uncontested Florida divorce is the simplest and quickest divorce in the state. Before I began writing about how long the process takes, it’s important to clarify a few issues. First, and most important, an uncontested divorce means just that. This is a situation where a married couples is in FULL agreement on every issue …
Divorce is a complex thing. It’s not difficult because the laws are arcane or difficult to understand. In fact, in most instances, Florida divorce laws are pretty straightforward. Divorce is complex because it involves human beings at a difficult point in their lives. Even if you wanted a divorce, experiencing the consequences are no fun …
Florida alimony decisions are multi-faceted and there is no hard and fast calculation that can be used in all situations. Florida judges have wide discretion as to whom receives alimony payments, the length of those payments, the alimony amount, and the duration of the alimony. Usually, in divorce cases involving issues of alimony, the court …
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As a Florida divorce lawyer who’s been representing men and women for more than twenty years, I can tell you that without a doubt, divorce cases which are resolved through a mediation process rather than litigation produce the happier outcomes for both sides. In a mediated divorce, both sides have the ability to discuss, negotiate, …
The decision to file a divorce petition in Florida is a big step but it’s not the last difficult decision you’ll have to make. In fact, it’s just the beginning. However, an experienced Florida divorce lawyer can guide you through the unchartered and sometimes choppy waters. In Florida, there is an entire statute (Chapter 61) …