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How Do I Get A Copy Of My Divorce Decree Online?
Posted in Online Divorce on September 5, 2026
A divorce decree becomes part of the public record in most Florida counties once the case closes, and copies are available through the clerk of court’s website or in person. Certified copies usually carry a small fee, while informational copies for personal use often cost less or come free online. Knowing where to look for… read more
What Happens If A Divorce Is Contested? 7 Things To Expect
Posted in Contested Divorce on September 4, 2026
A contested divorce happens when spouses cannot agree on one or more issues the court must resolve. The case can involve formal responses, financial disclosure, discovery, temporary hearings, negotiation, mediation, and, if necessary, trial. Many contested cases still settle before trial, so the goal is usually to narrow the dispute and resolve as much as… read more
Family Law: What You Need To Know
Posted in Family Law on September 3, 2026
Family law covers legal issues involving spouses, parents, children, support, property, and post-judgment changes. A family law attorney can explain your rights, prepare and review court documents, negotiate settlements, and represent you when a judge must decide a dispute. Choosing the right attorney means looking at experience, communication, fees, and whether the advice is practical… read more
Understanding The 7 Key Steps In A Contested Divorce Process
Posted in Contested Divorce on September 2, 2026
A contested divorce process moves through filing, service, a formal response, financial disclosure, discovery, mediation, and a final hearing before a judge resolves outstanding disputes. Each step builds on the one before it, and skipping or rushing through any of them can add delays or weaken a spouse’s position later in the case. What happens… read more
Who Pays For A Contested Divorce: Attorney Fee Responsibility
Posted in Contested Divorce on September 1, 2026
Attorney fee responsibility in a contested divorce usually falls on each spouse individually, though Florida law allows a judge to shift part of that cost based on income and need. Court costs, expert witness fees, and mediator charges add to the total bill on top of attorney time. Knowing who pays for a contested divorce,… read more
What Are Arrears in Child Support Family Law?
Posted in Child Support Archives on April 23, 2026
Key Takeaways: Arrears only exist when a court order has been formally established. Florida applies a 5.81% annual interest rate on unpaid child support. Enforcement tools include wage garnishment, license suspension, tax refund interception, and property liens. Modifications adjust future payments only; existing arrears remain fully owed. Unpaid arrears survive a child turning 18 and… read more
Is Florida an Alimony State?
Posted in Alimony Archives on April 15, 2026
Key Takeaways Florida is an alimony state, but the 2023 reform eliminated permanent alimony entirely. Courts now award four types of support: temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational. Alimony amounts cannot exceed 35% of the difference between both spouses’ net incomes. Marriage length directly determines how long durational alimony can last. Pre-2023 alimony agreements stay in… read more
What is a Marital Settlement Agreement in Florida?
Posted in Florida Family Law Archives on April 8, 2026
Divorce in Florida tends to move quickly, and most couples do not focus on the paperwork holding everything together until they are already deep into the process. One of the most important documents in that process is the marital settlement agreement in Florida, which serves as the legal foundation of a divorce by bringing together… read more
How to Prepare for Divorce
Posted in Divorce Archives on March 16, 2026
Key Takeaways Divorce preparation in Florida starts with organizing financial and legal documents before filing. Marital assets and debts include property and liabilities acquired during the marriage, even if held in one spouse’s name. Florida courts require sworn financial disclosure and may award different types of alimony depending on the marriage. Parenting plans must outline… read more
What Is a Divorce Petition?
Posted in Divorce Archives on March 15, 2026
Key Takeaways A divorce petition is the document that officially starts a divorce case in Florida. In Florida, this document is called a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and is filed in circuit court. The petition includes basic information about the marriage and explains what each spouse is asking the court to decide. The other… read more