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 living in an open state of adultery is married, both parties so living shall be deemed to be guilty of the offense provided for in this section. Having said that, … [Read more...]
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements-Be Careful Out There!
Many people think that a prenuptial agreement and a postnuptial arrangement are of equal value. As long as you have one of them signed, you're covered if disaster strikes your marriage. Unfortunately, that's just not true. A prenuptial agreement is the best possible agreement, for the courts prefer a statement of who came into the union with what that is drawn up before the union, not after the fact. Certainly, a postnuptial agreement is better than no agreement at all, but many clients are … [Read more...]
Divorce Rate Contributes to Florida’s Ranking As One of the Highest Stress States in Which To Live
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 each year. More than 15 percent of the state's residents are divorced or separated. Of the 50 U.S. cities with the highest divorce rates, 11 are in … [Read more...]
Five Things Not to Do During a Divorce
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 in mind that even during difficult periods, we always have choices to make. If we choose to view a divorce as essentially a time of personal suffering and … [Read more...]
Child Support in Florida
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 factors including the living conditions of both parents as well as their ability to maintain a good place in which the children can be raised. … [Read more...]
