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A critical part of dividing assets and determining alimony in a divorce case is determining the wealth, income and assets of both parties. Without a clear and accurate assessment of what each spouse has to work with, a judge can't make a fair decision about how assets...

For some people who must make child support payments, falling behind is a constant threat, but falling into delinquency can have serious legal consequences. Readers in the Pensacola area may be interested to learn that a Florida court has issued a warrant for the...

During divorce proceedings, a court will consider several factors when issuing both interim orders and the final order. One factor that may be weighed is whether domestic violence has occurred in the marriage. If so, the court can issue a domestic violence injunction...

Child custody cases can be complicated even when they stem from traditional divorces. The growing advancement of alternative fertilization techniques and acceptance of same-sex couples are creating new family law questions that may require an answer from the courts....

When couples plan a wedding, they often hire a wedding planner to help them with the details associated with making their commitment legal. Now, when Pensacola couples decide to part ways, some of these individuals are turning to divorce coaches for assistance with...

Sometimes the fight for child custody extends beyond the courtroom. When parents take matters into their own hands, the results can cause even more complications or potentially even lead to jail time. A 23-year-old Florida mother was charged with assault when a...

Unmarried couples involved in long-term committed relationships face unique challenges. While marriage provides couples with certain legal protections and benefits when it comes to family law, including hospital visitation and access to children, unmarried domestic...

As some Florida residents may have heard, Mel Gibson's high-profile divorce has cost him a slice of his retirement accounts. According to court documents obtained from his 2011 case, the actor-director agreed to share his pension proceeds from both the Screen...

Florida parents often look forward to sending their children back-to-school after a fun and maybe-not-so relaxing summer. However, divorcing couples may find that their children's education is a source of contention. One of the key issues that parents who are...

A divorce initiates the complicated and sometimes extended process of separating into two groups those things that were once held as one. Dividing financial accounts and other liquid assets may seem easy, but there can be disagreements regarding exactly how much...