People from all walks of life and people who work in all industries are divorced or are divorcing as we speak. In many cases, a divorcing couple will have an amicable situation and they will come to an agreement on many things, but there are many cases when the terms...
A Civil Approach To Florida Family Law
Year: 2022
Addressing property division in Florida divorce cases
The decision to go through with a divorce is usually life-changing. The decision may be mutual, or it may be made by only one of the soon-to-be ex-spouses. Either way, the initial decision to go through with a divorce is only the starting point. Throughout a divorce...
How long does the Florida probate process take?
Florida residents going through the probate process often have many questions. The process may seem complicated and burdensome. Although there are various steps and requirements, having guidance can be helpful. Even with everything under control, one of the biggest...
Are you a victim of parental alienation syndrome?
Raising a child is challenging but raising a child with someone you are no longer married to, or in a relationship with, comes with a whole new set of challenges. Not only are parents likely to have different approaches to parenting, but feelings of regret or...
Must property be divided after a common-law marriage?
There are different types of relationships between couples in the United States. If a couple wishes to get married, they need to obtain a marriage license and have a certified person perform the ceremony. However, there are many couples who have never gotten married...
So-called gray divorces on the rise
Divorce among couples over age 45 has increased over time even as the overall divorce rate has fallen. According to one study, the divorce rate among people between 45 and 54 increased from just over 13 people per 1,000 married people in 1990 to 18 people per married...
What are the advantages to mediating my divorce?
Many couples in the greater Tampa area may have heard about a legal process called mediation. Many Floridians have used mediation to settle a family law matter. Some courts in the area may even require a couple to try mediation before going forward with a divorce. To...
I’m a stay-at-home dad, but I can receive alimony?
Discussions about spousal support often focus on women who have given up a career to raise children. While this is certainly common across Florida, there isn’t anything in the law that says that only women can recover alimony. In fact, the law is entirely gender...
How courts decide on spousal support
When a couple decides to divorce, one spouse may want to request spousal support. Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a court ordered payment from one spouse to the other to provide for his or her needs. In Florida, the court may award spousal support to either...