Your life will likely change significantly following a divorce. Depending on your circumstances, you may have to move to a different home, divide up some of your valued possessions, and have to share custody of your children. Florida courts recognize the difficulties divorce may present and try to make divorce as fair and equitable as…
Continue reading ›Florida has long been a destination for international travel and business. Many people moving from foreign countries to the United States choose to make Florida their home. For this reason, many law experts are critical of a new bill that recently passed through state legislature regarding the applicability of foreign law in Florida family law…
Continue reading ›Several same-sex couples have been involved in both state and federal lawsuits in Florida challenging our state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. As of now, Florida does not recognize any form of gay marriage or domestic partnership, no matter where the marriage took place, and the state constitution defines “marriage” as solely between a man…
Continue reading ›I know I am. Do we all know what it means? Do we know where the term originated? Do we know who created that term? The phrase is seen or heard almost on a daily basis. I think by now we all know that Gwyneth Paltrow, the well known and talented actress, created it, or…
Continue reading ›Welcome to the 21st Century! With the popularity of Facebook, Twitter and the internet in general, your life has become an open book. You may need to seek the services of a seasoned attorney when social media becomes a central issue in your case. Postings to your facebook page can become fodder for your spouse’s…
Continue reading ›Incredible as it sounds, the Massachusetts legislature is considering such a bill. The proposal should not be considered in a vacuum however, as it applies only in specific situations, when minor children are involved. The proposal was designed to promote and protect the best interests of the minor children, whose parents are in the midst…
Continue reading ›Attempting to bring resolution to your divorce case through nonstop litigation is not always the best route to take. Divorce litigation can become expensive. There are other options available to bringing finality to your divorce. The divorce procedure can take a heavy toll on an individual, both emotionally and financially. If reconciliation is not a…
Continue reading ›One question I get quite frequently is whether or not an engagement ring is considered a marital asset. In order to answer this question you need to know what a marital asset is. A marital asset is any asset acquired during the marriage. An engagement ring is generally a gift that is received prior to…
Continue reading ›A Guardian Ad Litem is usually appointed by the court in a dissolution of marriage action. Florida statute 61.401 provides that in an action for dissolution of marriage or the creation, approval, or modification of the parenting plan, if the court finds it is in the best interests of the child the court may appoint…
Continue reading ›Both the husband and the wife should be entitled to have equal access to the court system when proceeding with a divorce. Often times, one spouse controls substantially most of the financial wealth that has been accumulated during the marriage. This makes it difficult for the other spouse to retain and seek the advice of…
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