Divorce can shake the foundation of your life, which will not continue in the ways you expected when you made your vows. You made plans for major milestones with your spouse – having and raising children, building a home together, traveling, creating holiday...
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What is an emergency involving a child? Part 2
Is the child currently at risk of serious physical injury or of one parent moving away with them in violation of court order? In part 1 of this post, we discussed the situation that can arise during or following a divorce when one parent believes their child may be in...
What constitutes a family emergency in a Florida divorce? Part 1
How can I get a hearing in my divorce case when the problem affecting my child is urgent? Dangerous situations can evolve during or after divorce that may put children at risk. The parents have moved to different homes, usually dividing parenting time and sharing...
Can I move out of our family home during my Florida divorce?
The short answer is yes, but you should make the decision to leave home carefully and after consultation with a lawyer, if possible. Most people think that if you move out, the judge will probably want to keep things status quo, especially if the arrangement is...
Are you worried about your immigration status if you divorce?
Any Floridian in this position should proceed carefully if they want to preserve their right to remain here. The collision of Florida family law and federal immigration law this situation creates is legally complicated and a misstep could increase the risk of removal...
Does your pet have the key to your heart this Valentines Day? part 2
Is Mittens more loyal than your soon-to-be ex-spouse? In part 1, we revisited the treatment of family pets in Florida divorces – basically like personal property. Sadly, in some marriages that are on the rocks, parties develop more feelings for their pets than for...
Florida divorce: Cupid aimed for my spouse but hit my dog, part 1
Your marriage is over, but your furbaby still has your heart Many Floridians have dogs, cats and other pets smaller or larger – or less traditional. Especially during the pandemic, pets play an important role within many households and are part of the family. Lots of...
Putting a dollar sign on a Florida business during a divorce
If you face divorce and you, your spouse or both of you jointly own a business, proper valuation of that enterprise is necessary so the court can fairly divide the marital estate. You and your spouse may be able to agree on a number, but if not, the judge will...
New year – new love. Approaching the subject of prenuptial agreements in 2022
The stereotype that it ruins the romance if an engaged person brings up the topic to their future spouse of whether they need a premarital agreement is just that – a worn-out assumption that should be relegated to the junk pile. A prenuptial agreement is a useful...
Fickle foreign festivities, part 2
Child travel bonds can pressure parents to return kids after visits abroad In part 1 of this post, we told readers about the power of a Florida judge to order an international travel bond as financial incentive for a divorced or unmarried parent not to abduct their...
The Law Office of Forrest & Forrest, PLLC represents individuals in Fort Lauderdale in high-asset divorce matters. Daniel Forrest is board-certified family lawyer and mediator serving the South Florida area.
