Nightmares can occur even during waking hours. In fact, these nightmares are worse than the ones encountered in sleep. Waking nightmares are reality and you can’t shake them off with a splash of cold water and a hot cup of coffee. This is what happened to Terry Power and his ex-wife Michelle Fournier as detailed […]
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Divorce is one of the most emotionally roiling experiences anyone can encounter in life. As a Florida divorce lawyer, I’ve witnessed my share of mistakes individuals make during the divorce process. Often, they are made emotionally and are entirely avoidable. Such mistakes may provide a temporary “feel good” moment but will prove costly when it
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An old adage goes, “Someone who represents himself has a fool for a client.” While this is often attributed to Abraham Lincoln, the saying is probably pre-dates Lincoln. Whoever coined the phrase made an important statement, especially in matters of divorce. Do it yourself divorces (DIY) can be very expensive especially if there are assets
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Adultery is a misdemeanor in Florida. According to statute 798.01, it’s a second-degree misdemeanor to be Living in Open Adultery: Living in open adultery.—Whoever lives in an open state of adultery shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Where either of the parties
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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
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
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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
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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
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What was once known as child custody and visitation in family law cases has changed much over the years. Even the terms custody and visitation have changed, in fact, they are no longer used. Since 2011, the Florida courts employ the terms parental responsibility and parental time sharing to describe what most of the general
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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,
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