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I Want a Divorce and Our Only Asset is Our Home. How Can We Split the Equity in Our Home in Our Florida Divorce?

  • Jun 5, 2015

What will happen to the marital home in the event of a divorce is one of the top concerns of divorcing couples, according to a recent survey done by the...

In Florida Am I Legally Required to Give My Ex My Home Address If I Have a Restraining Order?

  • Jun 1, 2015

Whether or not you are required to give your ex your home address depends on whether or not you are ordered to by a court. I’m assuming that you obtained...

Should I Keep My Ex-Husband’s Last Name After Our Divorce? How Do I Change It In Florida?

  • May 28, 2015

Whether or not to keep their husband’s name or return to their maiden name is a tough decision for many women who are going through a divorce. Some women believe...

Is Florida Law Changing Regarding Alimony And Child Custody?

  • May 24, 2015

Florida law has not changed yet regarding alimony and child custody, but it could. A bill was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee that would make equal child sharing by...

I Want My Florida Divorce To Be Over As Quickly As Possible. What Can I Do To Make Sure That Happens?

  • May 20, 2015

The speed at which the divorce occurs can be frustrating for divorcing spouses. Unfortunately, you and your attorney cannot completely control the divorce or its speed - you can only...

I Have Joint Legal Custody In Florida Of My Children With My Ex, And We Cannot Agree On Things Like Where They Will Go To School And What Types Of Medical Treatments They Need. What Can We Do?

  • May 16, 2015

After your divorce, you may have hoped that you would never again have to talk to your ex or be required to work with him or her on anything. If...

Is Permanent Alimony Likely To Be Awarded In A Florida Divorce? Are The Rules About Alimony Changing?

  • May 8, 2015

Permanent alimony is sometimes awarded in Florida. The situations in which permanent alimony is most likely to be awarded involve marriages that are longer in duration, and in which there...

I Have Been Unhappily Married In Florida For A Long Time. Is January A Good Time To File For Divorce?

  • May 4, 2015

There are some good reasons as well as problems with filing for divorce in January. January is the busiest time of year for most divorce attorneys - many unhappy couples...

What Is The Best Way To Separate My Finances After A Divorce In Florida?

  • Apr 30, 2015

Separating finances that have been intertwined for years can be very tricky. The best thing a person can do to protect his or her finances during a divorce is to...

I Want To Take My Child Out Of The Country, But I Have Been Told I Have To Get My Child’s Other Parent To Agree To Allow Him To Have A Passport. What Can I Do In Florida If I Can’t Find The Other Parent?

  • Apr 26, 2015

That’s a frustrating situation. Yes, normally in order to get a passport for your child you must get the other parent to agree. If you are unable to locate your...