Category: Marital and Family Law

The goal of every good divorce lawyer is a final judgment dissolving the marriage, with the least financial and emotional impact for her client. No two divorces are exactly alike as each divorcing couple presents with a different set of facts.

During a consultation, prospective clients often ask if there are any advantages to being the first one to file for divorce. Many people worry that filing first will lead the judge to believe that the filing spouse is the one “destroying” the marriage. On the other hand, some people think that filing first will give them an upper hand by putting them in control of the divorce. Neither of these notions is true. The judge does not place any weight on the first to file issue because there are many reasons leading to the breakup of a marriage. The laws of Florida are applied equally to both parties, regardless of who initiated the proceedings.

All assets of a marriage are reviewed during a dissolution of marriage, including digital funds, as part of what is referred to as equitable distribution. Though not necessarily new, cryptocurrency has seen massive interest in recent years. You may have heard of Bitcoin, which remains the most popular format. While there are benefits to owning cryptocurrency, equitable distribution of assets during a divorce can become complicated when such is involved. That’s why you need by your side Ormond Beach attorneys who understand the changing landscape of finances as they pertain to a dissolution of marriage.

Separation from your spouse can be a confusing and emotionally-charged time. You may have heard that legal separation does not exist in Florida. That's not entirely true. While there is not a procedure to file for Legal Separation from your spouse in Florida, there are ways to live apart from your spouse without actually filing for a dissolution of marriage if you do not feel that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Prenuptial agreements in Florida are valid and binding if they are well drafted and executed voluntarily after full financial disclosure.

Divorcing couples may be surprised to learn that one can file for a spousal or survivor benefit on the record of an ex-spouse. To qualify, you must be single and have been married to your ex for more than 10 years prior to the divorce. Your ex-spouse does not have to be receiving his or her own benefits yet for you to be eligible.

Divorce can take an emotional toll on children. Help kids avoid confusion and frustration through open communication and clear explanation. Get started with this advice.