Florida Family Law
What to Expect During a Florida Divorce
Posted in Florida Family Law on August 4, 2017
The marriage has not worked out and it’s time to move on – Divorce. What should you expect? The list of questions rolling through your head will be fast and furious to say the least. Though a clean start is best for you, you need to make sure that the divorce is handled properly, whether… read more
What to Expect in Florida Family Law Mediation
Posted in Florida Family Law on July 18, 2017
Every family law case in Florida will be resolved – most contested cases are resolved by Florida mediation process. The Florida supreme court has guidelines for circuit court judges regarding the length of time that they would like to see cases resolved, however that may occur. Family law judges are overwhelmed with cases and need… read more
Collaborative Divorce – Worth the Time and Money?
Posted in Florida Family Law on May 22, 2017
Simply put, the collaborative process is designed to help people resolve issues without jumping into or if the case has been commenced, jumping out of the wonderful world of divorce court. A worthy endeavor to be sure but, like anything else, the devil is in the details. Without question, couples who choose to get divorced… read more
Posted in Florida Family Law on April 6, 2017
It takes two to tango and, as it so happens, two to make a baby. Identifying the mother – not an issue. Paternity is the legal process used to establish legal rights and responsibilities regarding a child. Most would think that being the biological father (the proverbial “sperm donor”) automatically gives him legal rights to… read more
Posted in Custody,Florida Family Law on March 15, 2017
One question we get at least two or three times per week is “How do I get full custody of my kids?” It’s not a question that is unique to mother or father. When there is a breakdown of the marriage, a change in the child raising aspect of the family will invariably occur. There… read more
Posted in Lawyers on February 17, 2017
Webster’s dictionary defines SCUMBAG as a person who is a “dishonest, unkind, or unpleasant person.” Sounds like a description many people have for lawyers. A lawyer’s job is to advance the interests of their client, within the boundaries of the law – based upon facts, not just B.S. that you make up. The problem is… read more
The Divorce Process Explained by a Lawyer
Posted in Lawyers on February 17, 2017
The divorce rate in Florida is OUT OF CONTROL! The breakdown of the family unit in Florida and all other states will be the demise of our great country. What a shame! If your marriage is IRRETRIEVABLY BROKEN you are entitled to get a Florida divorce – no if’s and’s or but’s about it. The… read more
Posted in Florida Family Law on February 17, 2017
A divorce is known as “Termination of marriage” in Florida. Florida is a “no –fault” state. If you want to get divorced, the Florida divorce court will do just that. There is a little used provision in Florida divorce law that allows a judge to stay the proceedings (i.e., place the entire case “on hold) for 6… read more
Things to Know About Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
Posted in Lawyers on February 17, 2017
There are 2 types of divorce cases: CONTESTED DISSOLUTION: When there are some questions related to the case being filed for a divorce by a spouse, or when one party disagrees on getting divorced, how to divide property/debt or how to deal with child related issues. UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTION: When you and your spouse agree on… read more
Posted in Lawyers on February 16, 2017
Most lawyers don’t talk English. They talk like, well, a lawyer and most of the time you’ve got absolutely no idea what they’re talking about. It’s frustrating, you’re paying a lot of money and you really should be able to understand what your lawyer’s talking about. Makes sense, right? As a lawyer, you’d think that I would understand lawyer… read more