When dividing assets, the court tries to be as equitable as possible, meaning both spouses tend to receive assets in an amount that is close to equal. The parties tend to use assets of larger value to negotiate. If one spouse agrees to let the other have the marital residence with a large amount of
Read More...Child support payments are often needed in order for a custodial parent to manage all the expenses of raising a child. These expenses could include housing, food, clothing, and extracurricular activities, for example. There are Florida statutes in place to be sure children are provided for by their parents. In most instances, a court will
Read More...In general, you are officially served when an authorized process server knocks on your door, hands you the divorce papers, and states that you have been served. This process can be incredibly shocking, scary, and maybe even embarrassing. Sometimes my clients prefer to not give their spouses the heads up that they will be served
Read More...In general, collaborative divorce costs less, is less stressful, takes less time, and gives you more options than the typical divorce process. What is Collaborative Divorce? Collaborative law is where attorneys from both sides of a divorce agree beforehand to work together for a favorable solution for all aspects of the divorce. This will include
Read More...Divorce tends to mostly revolve around money, so it is best to be prepared to talk a lot about your finances. Here are some tips on how to prepare your financial records for a divorce in Florida: Collect Information on Your Partner’s Financials The main thing to do is to get knowledge of your
Read More...The divorce is finalized and you’ve moved on to seeing new people. The biggest question you may have at this point is “when and how do I introduce my kids to this new partner of mine?” Introducing your kids to your new boyfriend or girlfriend shouldn’t be taken lightly. Timing is key along with many
Read More...Collaborative divorce is one of the newer options in family law in the past few years. This type of process is less of a fight for couples and more of a way of troubleshooting and problem-solving issues. What is Collaborative Divorce? In a collaborative divorce, settlements address the needs of both parties, allowing them to
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