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Author: Elizabeth King

My spouse says her lawyer told her ….. communication with your spouse before, during and after the divorce

More often than not divorce will put you at odds with a person who knows you well enough to push your buttons. Your spouse knows exactly what upsets you-whether it is forgetting the children's schedule or overspending or ruining your favorite holiday. The anxiety and strain attendant with the process can make communicating more challenging.
By Elizabeth King

Florida Divorce Procedure

In Florida, the legal term for a divorce is “dissolution of marriage.” The two simple requirements to dissolve a marriage are: 1) one party must be a Florida resident for more than six months prior to filing and 2) one party must allege under oath that the marriage irretrievably broken. Each divorce encompasses a different set of circumstances.
By Elizabeth King

Divorce – A New Chapter In Your Life

My clients often report that they feel one hundred per cent better after their first consult.  The road to an appointment with a divorce lawyer spans many miles. During that first visit, we discuss exactly what to expect during a divorce.
By Elizabeth King

Let’s Talk About That Mortgage!

Equitable distribution is a mouthful that describes the division of the parties' marital assets and liabilities during a divorce. We divorce lawyers aim to protect our clients' assets. We also help divide up what has been accumulated during the marriage- the cars, the boats, the furniture, the bank accounts, the pensions, IRAs, jewelry, collections and electronics!
By Elizabeth King

Unmarried Parenting Plans

According to a recent poll cited in the New York Times, marriage is disappearing. More than 40 per cent of new mothers are unmarried. Many young adults find themselves drifting into parenthood unintentionally.
By Elizabeth King

What About The House?

One of the many difficult decisions divorcing couples face, involves what to do with the their single most valuable marital asset- the marital home.
By Elizabeth King

Modification

Once your divorce or paternity action is final you may think you will never have to re-visit those issues again. The ink is dry on the Final Judgment! It has been filed with the clerk’s office! After all that time and trouble, everyone has adjusted to a new routine. But wait a minute!
By Elizabeth King

Relocation After Divorce

When parents with minor children divorce, the court is required to enter an order  including a parenting plan with a timeshare schedule among other things. In the years that follow, it is likely that at least one of the parents will plan to move out of the geographic area.
By Elizabeth King

Will My Child Be Able to Testify in Court?

We receive many questions about the age when a child may testify in court. During a divorce proceeding- especially contentious ones- where the parenting plan is in dispute, the children wind up squarely in the middle.
By Elizabeth King

Cyberstalking

Emotions may run high between partners or spouses during or in the aftermath of a divorce. The temptation to lash out at one another using Facebook or Twitter should be avoided. Unfortunately, statistics demonstrate that incidents of cyberstalking are on the increase nationwide.
By Elizabeth King