Florida, like many states, is a no-fault state in matters of divorce. Put simply, this means that a couple doesn't have to put forth a reason in seeking a divorce. In terms of the law, all that is necessary is a desire to longer be married. So this isn't about legal "reasons" to petition for divorce. Aside from a therapist, a divorce lawyer deals with the particulars of a divorce more than any other profession. As a divorce lawyer for more than two decades, I have seen it all when it … [Read more...]
2018 Brings New Florida Divorce Laws and Parent Time Sharing Plans
Florida parent time sharing plans in divorce cases will be different in 2018. Bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott became law on January 1, 2018. One of the laws will change how the children of divorced parents will spend their time between the two parents. The goal is to shift focus to the best interests of the children, according to the new law and current family law trends. Parents are being encouraged to work together to develop plans … [Read more...]
