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How Does Leaving Florida Affect Divorce Proceedings?
After a divorce, it is normal to want to move far away from your ex. If you are leaving your home, you may want to relocate to another county – or even another state. Unfortunately,…
When Divorce Gets Violent
We all know that divorce is no easy thing. Leaving someone that you may have been with for years – that you may have had children with – often involves intense emotions and drama. And…
A Low Cost South Florida Divorce Attorney Makes Matters Easier
If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with a messy divorce, finding a low cost South Florida divorce attorney can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Finding the right…
Parent’s Divorce Has Lasting Impact On Older Children
A divorce can be stressful and emotionally taxing for everyone involved—the separating couple, their friends and family members, and to children of any age. But a recent study on the divorce process found that divorce…
3 Things Not to Do when Talking to Your Spouse About Divorce
Divorce can be overwhelmingly tense, and the mere mention of getting a divorce can send some into a downward spiral. When Binh Ngo – a 46-year-old Sebastian, Florida, man – and his wife were arguing…
A Low Cost Divorce Attorney in Miami Can Help You Obtain a Fair Divorce Settlement
If you are facing the threat of divorce, one of the very first things you need to do is secure legal representation. Even if your divorce looks like it might be amicable, this is still…
Is There an Advantage to Filing for Divorce First in Florida?
If you are considering filing for divorce, it may seem like the preparation is as much of a hassle as actually going through the divorce proceedings. Every divorce “expert” (or friend who has been through…
8 Reasons You May Need a Family Lawyer after Your Divorce
After you sign the final divorce papers, you may feel free. You may think that you’ll never have to step into a courtroom or attorney’s office again to deal with your ex. But I wouldn’t…
Spousal Support: Understanding Alimony in Florida
Divorces are stressful and emotional for everyone involved. They can also be expensive, leaving you even more stressed due to financial woes. Why? Because a marriage is made up of two people who each contribute…
How to Avoid Mistakes in Your Florida Family Law Case
Even in the most amicable, straightforward family law cases, mistakes can easily be made that compromise one or more parties and draw out litigation. Follow this advice to sidestep common mistakes that could cost you…
Florida Legislature Approves New Alimony Bill
Alimony in Florida could be getting some big changes. After passing in both the House and Senate, Senate Bill 668 is now moving on to Governor Rick Scott. And if he signs the bill into law, alimony…
Consequences for Refusing to Pay Alimony in Florida
If you don’t pay the alimony you are legally required to pay, stiff consequences await you under Florida law. Below, we’re going to discuss these consequences and let you know how to get help. Alimony…