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Will an Affair Impact the Outcome of My Divorce Settlement?

  • Feb 19, 2020

Finding out that your spouse cheated on you feels like the ultimate betrayal and if it ultimately led to your divorce, you may be wondering if it can have an...

Do I Need a QDRO for My Divorce?

  • Feb 5, 2020

If you have any retirement assets and are in the process of getting a divorce, chances are you have heard of a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). Unless you and...

Hidden Assets in a High Net Worth Divorce

  • Jan 29, 2020

If you and your spouse have a substantial amount of assets, you will face some unique and challenging issues that will require the assistance of a skilled legal professional with...

Do Retirement Assets Get Divided in a Divorce?

  • Jan 7, 2020

For many, retirement assets make up a sizeable portion of their overall wealth. Understandably, if you are filing for divorce, you likely have some concerns regarding these assets and whether...

Can I File a Restraining Order Against My Abusive Wife?

  • Dec 16, 2019

Abuse has no gender; any person can commit an act of violence against another. This violence can be physical, mental, verbal, and/or emotional, and it can be committed by either...

How to Modify a Custody Plan for the Holidays

  • Nov 18, 2019

Thanksgiving and winter holidays are just around the corner, and a last-minute request to modify a child custody arrangement could make the holidays more complicated, especially if it’s not granted. Because custody...

4 Ways to Prepare After a Surprise Holiday Engagement

  • Nov 8, 2019

A marriage proposal is a joyful and thrilling way to celebrate the holidays. However, after the initial excitement has worn off, it’s important that you and your spouse make the...

Florida Child Visitation Guidelines & Parenting Plans

  • Oct 31, 2019

The Standard Parenting Time Plan is a Florida custody law that went into effect on January 1, 2018. The purpose of this law is to simplify the sharing of parental...

Common Law Marriage & Cohabitation Agreements

  • Oct 10, 2019

A common law marriage refers to a couple that lives together and presents as married to the people around them. It is different from a formal marriage in that the...

Elements of a Common Law Marriage

  • Sep 12, 2019

Many people have trouble understanding the laws and regulations that separate marriage, cohabitation, and common law marriages. For instance, a common myth is that a couple automatically enters a common...