Experienced South Florida Family Law Attorneys
We love our dogs in Florida. Think of the pampered menagerie on any day at the beachfront promenade. From purebred to rescue, they easily become the center of the universe in many households. No surprise that the family pet – dogs, but also cats, horses and other...
Divorce is often a difficult experience in many different aspects. Some people come out on the other side reluctant to enter romantic – much less marital – relationships after the stress and pain they may have experienced. It can be very disconcerting when a marriage...
When a couple divorces, pensions and other retirement accounts are often significant assets of the marriage. Especially when one spouse was the primary breadwinner and the other contributed more to the family as a caregiver to children or household manager, division...
“Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage,” crooned Frank Sinatra. But when your betrothed requests a prenuptial agreement, suddenly potholes appear in the romantic road to the wedding. Take the time to understand a prenup can be a constructive and...
The worst stereotype of divorce is that of a knock-down courtroom fight. Actually, many Floridians divorce amicably enough that they can negotiate or mediate a marital settlement agreement. But when one spouse suspects (or knows) that the other is bringing to the...
In part 1, we discussed finding the right family lawyer and how long a divorce can take in Florida. Today, we will address some other common questions Floridians have when they start the divorce process. Part 1 is available here. How much will divorce cost in legal...
When parties to a marriage are in the process of ending their union and the divorce petition has been filed, it may seem logical that the soon-to-be exes should feel free to date other people again. But the divorce is not legally final, so any relationship outside the...
Courts have wide discretion to set valuation dates for residential property In part 1 of this post, we introduced the question of home valuation as it impacts property division in a divorce. We talked about how a solid grasp of how the court might choose a fair and...
Negotiating a fair divorce settlement in an unpredictable real estate market As of Oct. 31, 2022, Florida home values had increased 25% in the year just passed, according to Zillow. If we have learned anything, the real estate market can be volatile under unforeseen...
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...