Boca Raton Divorce Lawyer Blog

Divorcing Later in Life
Alan R. Burton Attorney at Law

Recent research has focused on the growing trend of older adults deciding filing for divorce. A study called “The Gray Divorce Revolution” conducted by sociologists at Bowling Green University focused on the rising number of divorces that occur in later stages of life. In 1990, less than one-tenth of divorcing individuals were over 50 years…

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Things to Consider When Selecting a Divorce Attorney
Alan R. Burton Attorney at Law

Often, a divorce may be the first encounter you have with the court system and legal process. You will likely not be familiar with the many laws in Florida that govern divorce and set out your rights and responsibilities during and after the dissolution of your marriage. For these reasons, you should always seek out…

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Can You or Your Former Spouse Move With Your Child?
Alan R. Burton Attorney at Law

A child custody and parenting plan order will set out many different guidelines about how you and your child’s other parent should share parental rights and responsibilities while your children are still dependents. These guidelines can involve primary physical custody, visitation schedule, how you will share in making decisions for your child, and much more.…

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Bill Aims to Help Married Domestic Violence Victims in Florida
Alan R. Burton Attorney at Law

Domestic violence or the threat of violence can endanger the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of you and your children. Many victims of domestic abuse from a spouse are hesitant to leave their marriages out of fear of the potential retaliation from their spouse. Anyone who is fearful should be aware of legal tools in…

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What Is Required in a Florida Parenting Plan?
Alan R. Burton Attorney at Law

If you are no longer married or in a relationship with the other parent of your child, you will need to make many legal decisions regarding time-sharing and visitation. These are the terms that have largely replaced the term “child custody” in Florida, since Florida law sets out that maintaining continuing and frequent contact with…

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Laws Regarding Military Divorce in Florida
Alan R. Burton Attorney at Law

Divorce can be a complicated matter for anyone. The process of dissolving a marriage can become significantly more complex if one of the spouses is a member of the military. This is because certain laws exist that apply to military marriages that do not apply to civilian marriages. The following is some information regarding military…

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“Divorce Selfie” Trend Shows That Divorce Can Be Amicable
Alan R. Burton Attorney at Law

In recent months, a new trend related to divorce has been going viral on social media. Known as the “divorce selfie,” a photo will show couples together just after their divorce is finalized. Most couples who have posted these divorce selfies say that the photos are not intended to make light of divorce, but that…

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Does Adultery Play a Role in Florida Divorce Determinations?
Alan R. Burton Attorney at Law

With the recent breach and data leak regarding approximately 32 million subscribers to the “married dating” website Ashley Madison, many married couples have likely been facing difficult situations as news of possible infidelity became exposed. It would not be surprising, in fact, if numerous couples end up in divorce court over a leaked Ashley Madison…

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Common Mistakes During Divorce Proceedings
Alan R. Burton Attorney at Law

In a divorce case, every individual wants to obtain a decree with the most favorable terms possible so that he or she may move on with financial stability and quality relationships with his or her children. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes during their divorce cases that hinder the outcomes. The following are only some of…

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