If you believe you and your spouse can work together to hash out a settlement, divorce mediation may appeal to you. For spouses with children, this approach is seen as a great way to kick off a co-parenting relationship on the right foot. Let’s take a look at why divorce mediation may be a better
Read More...No one wants to ruffle any feathers, but you may be wondering, “Is this something to change my child custody terms over?” The terms that you may have agreed on may not be working out as planned or maybe there have been significant changes in the child’s life. No worries though, these are not set
Read More...One of the more complicated parts of divorce is separating your marital property and assets. No matter how long you’ve been married, both spouses have the right to an equitable division of the assets you’ve earned and collected throughout your marriage. This brings in the potential for people to hide assets to decrease the amount
Read More...In the movies, divorces often start with one person yelling, “I’m getting a lawyer!” But it isn’t as simple as that. After you search for “divorce lawyers” on Google… How do you choose? Do you pick the one with the best search results? Or by the fancy commercials? These things can definitely be enticing when
Read More...Is divorce seasonal? No, divorce doesn’t happen because of the changes in weather but there are studies that show when divorce happens more often! Let’s take a look at different divorce statistics based on the season. When does divorce happen less? According to Julie Brines, an associate sociology professor at UW who coauthored the
Read More...Join us in welcoming Jonathan Bodden, Esq. onto the Anton Garcia Law team! “Originally from Crystal River, Florida, Jonathan Alan Bodden graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Finance. He then pursued a career in law, attending Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California. Upon receiving his Juris Doctor, he returned
Read More...As more and more couples focus more on their careers and education, and as the culture of America is changing, Americans are getting married at an older age. Statistics have shown that while some people who marry early stay together, the majority of marriages performed before age 25 end in divorce and by waiting until
Read More...In today’s age, people often assume their first marriage will fail. Getting married multiple times is now common! Is this just due to the change in generations, or are there factors that contribute to the rise of divorce rate and the commonality of multiple marriages? According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention, 75%
Read More...A comprehensive alimony reform measure was recently adopted by the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate. With a stroke of his pen, Governor Ron DeSantis could enact SB 1796, resulting in significant changes involving divorcing couples in the State of Florida. If signed into law by Gov. DeSantis, SB 1796 would take effective
Read More...Divorcing does not require immediate sale of the marital home. There are many options that the parties may agree on, or that the court may order, to deal with the marital home. Who keeps the home in a divorce? The first question to be examined is if either party is planning on keeping the
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