Experienced South Florida Family Law Attorneys
Even valentine candy can leave a bitter taste when your marriage is on the rocks. The season of love can feel like a farce when you are deciding whether to file for divorce. Maybe its time to get more information about the process of ending your marriage in Florida....
You said “I do” because you saw your relationship as a lifelong commitment, hopefully with a little bit of magic. So, when things do not work out – for whatever reason – the end of a marriage brings a variety of challenging emotions like grief, loneliness and loss, or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...