Unfortunately, many Dissolution of Marriage and Paternity cases involve domestic violence. If you or your children have been victims of domestic violence or have reasonable cause to believe domestic violence is imminent, you can petition the court for an injunction for protection (IFP) Against Domestic Violence (a.k.a a restraining order). A Florida IFP Against Domestic […]
It’s common for spouses to separate prior to, or contemporaneously with, the filing of the Dissolution of Marriage petition; in fact, sometimes spouses separate years before one of them finally decides to file the petition. Sometimes the spouse who moved out ceases to contribute to the mortgage on the marital home and other household expenses, […]
Under section 61.075, Florida Statutes, the distribution of marital assets should be equal unless there is a justification for an unequal distribution. One of the factors a court will consider when determining whether to order an unequal distribution is “the intentional dissipation, waste, depletion, or destruction of marital assets after the filing of the petition […]
If you’re the parent of a teen, the notion that teenagers can be rather vocal about expressing their wants and opinions will likely come as no shock to you. So, as to teens in particular, the question often arises for divorcing or separating parents: Can teenagers decide with which parent they’ll live? After all, as […]
Most kids can hardly wait for summer break. They look forward to sleeping in a bit, spending time with friends, having fun at the beach or theme parks, and going on vacation. Without the daily structure provided by school, summer time-sharing can present challenges for many parents and some extra difficulties for families experiencing divorce […]
The “silent divorce” or “quiet divorce” are relatively new phrases to describe a not-so-new phenomenon: A legally married couple still living together, but who has lost the emotional bond they once shared. Unlike the frequent arguing, anger, and extreme emotions which precipitate many divorces, some couples just slowly drift apart while the bond between them […]
When you need help with a family law issue, such as a dissolution of your marriage, a paternity action, or a modification of the final judgment in your Family Law case, there are distinct advantages to hiring a local family law attorney. Relationships With Local Judges and Attorneys A local family attorney has built relationships […]
