Divorce

As is the case in other states, Florida legislators and judges take domestic violence seriously. Under Florida law, judges are supposed to consider all evidence of domestic violence when making a decision about parental responsibilities and time-sharing, which are...

Unlike many other states, Florida does not have a formal legal separation process that couples can use to remain married but still divide their property, create an enforceable parenting plan, and decide other issues like alimony and child support. In other words, if a...

Divorce is an almost universally-feared legal process. Those Floridians who have not experienced the process think that it is a never-ending argument with their estranged spouse. Couples with children often try to use the children as bargaining chips to force the...

When a Florida couple decides to get divorced, they often wonder if alimony is going to be part of the divorce settlement. There are a few factors in which a person would receive alimony. These include if one spouse needs alimony after a divorce and if the other...

Most Floridians who are contemplating a second or third (or more) marriage will most likely think about whether to ask the other party to the marriage to sign a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements (or “prenups” as they are sometimes called) are very helpful in...

Property division is one of the most common sources of dispute during a Florida divorce. People can disagree as to who is the rightful owner of various items whether they were acquired before or during the marriage. This is true regardless of what the law specifically...

Parents in may have a happy marriage for a while, but sometimes things break down and they decide it is best to part ways and divorce. While divorce can be stressful for parents in Pensacola, it can also be confusing, stressful and upsetting for their child as well....

People in Florida own various types of property and as they progress through life it is natural to own more and more property. This is true for married couples as well. During a marriage, couples may buy homes together, have bank accounts, retirement accounts,...

It seems that our state, for better or worse, is all over the news lately. But, we are no stranger to the news cycle as we live in one of the most beautiful and most touristed areas in the country and, perhaps, the world. However, a recent study showed that Florida is...

Many people who are getting ready to go through a divorce in Florida have one overriding concern: how will your finances and assets be impacted by the legal process? The ultimate answer to this question could impact your post-divorce life for years to come. Property...