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Have you been riding high on a wave of happiness from your engagement? Were you shocked when your partner mentioned the topic of prenuptial agreements? Understand that old stereotypes about premarital agreements have not stood the test of time. Raising the subject...
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...
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...
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...
Most divorced parents of minor children in Florida want to attend special events involving their children. When a parent must adjust to a new life where they do not see their child as much, being part of the child’s extracurricular, athletic, musical and other kinds...
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...
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.
