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What Is The Law On Time-Sharing (Custody) In Florida?
If you are a parent with a child under the age of 18, and you are contemplating divorce, time-sharing is an important matter for you. What Is Time-Sharing? Time-Sharing is a plan that will govern the relationship between you and your spouse relating to how your children will spend time with each of you…
How Do I Estimate Child Support in Florida?
Establishing a monthly child support obligation is not interesting, exciting, or fun. However, it is mandatory if you are going through a divorce with a minor child in Florida. In my experience, child support is not a major problem when it comes to divorce. Instead, it is more of a question that you and your…
DON’T TRY TO WIN YOUR DIVORCE
Sometimes our first reaction is not the best solution. If you are contemplating divorce, deciding to go on the offensive, or to start a war against your spouse in divorce court is very likely not your best option. I have been through hundreds of divorce litigation cases. It is very rare that either spouse “wins”…
Can I File For Legal Separation, or a Trial Divorce in Florida?
Divorce is a big decision. Before making that decision, it is best to gather as much information as you can to help you make the best decision available for you and for your family. One consideration is, should I go forward with divorce or first attempt a trial separation in Florida. Below is a list…
How Do We Make School Choice Decisions For Our Child After Divorce?
The answer is two-fold: Work with a divorce professional to help you address this important issue during your divorce. This will assure that you have a comprehensive Parenting Plan for your children, and that your plan includes agreements on important Parenting Issues that will need to be addressed by you and your ex-spouse long after…
Why Fixed Fees Work in Divorce
Contrary to popular belief, people going through a divorce have not lost all of their intelligence and common sense. More often than not, when you are going through a divorce, you are not happy about the divorce. However, you are reasonable, and you would like a seasoned professional to provide you with an overview of…
What Are Durable Divorce Solutions?
Merriam-Webster defines durable as follows, able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration in quality or value. The longevity or durability of the solution that you are searching for is not always your first priority when you are in the throes of a divorce. This is understandable. Divorce brings with it many…
P.E.A.C.E.
P.E.A.C.E. is an acronym that we use to help families through the legal process of divorce every day. This acronym helps us to stay on track, and to address each issue in your divorce process in a structured and well-defined manner. P.E.A.C.E. stands for: P. – Parenting Plan E. – Equitable Distribution of…
Slow Down and Listen
The appointment was over before I had a chance to ask the dermatologist anything. He came into the examination room, grabbed a bottle of liquid nitrogen and zapped a couple of spots on my shoulder. He was gone. The doctor rushed out of the room and instructed the nurse to take a look at the…
What Is A Marital Asset?
Florida law defines a marital asset to be: An asset that is acquired during your marriage: individually by you OR your spouse; or an asset that is acquired jointly by you and your spouse. See Florida Statute 61.075, Equitable Distribution. In my experience, asking about the classification of an asset is really asking, “What should…