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Category: Marital and Family Law

Prenuptial agreements in Florida are valid and binding if they are well drafted and executed voluntarily after full financial disclosure.
By Paul E Rice, Jr. - Board Certified Divorce Attorney
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.
By Elizabeth King
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.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
The tiniest of words can have the greatest consequence. An appellate court recently ruled that the word “a,” the smallest of words in the English language, could (and in fact did) mean the difference of a million and a half dollars.
By Paul E Rice, Jr. - Board Certified Divorce Attorney
One of the many considerations with which you’ll be faced is making the best time-sharing schedule choices for your children or minor dependents. Deciding on a custodial parent is part of that process. The custodial parent is the individual who has either sole physical custody of minor children or the person with whom youth reside for the majority of their time. Here’s what you need to know about being named a custodial parent:
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
You don’t have to stand for the spread of misinformation and lies. Know your rights when it comes to online attacks by an ex-spouse.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
Don’t get caught in a sticky situation. Learn how to protect yourself and your business during divorce proceedings with these tips.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
In a December 2018 opinion, a Florida appeals court upheld a trial court’s denial of the former husband’s request to terminate his permanent alimony obligation after his ex-wife remarried. Normally, permanent alimony terminates upon the remarriage or death of the receiving spouse per Florida Statute 61.08.
By Paul E Rice, Jr. - Board Certified Divorce Attorney
Ensure fair divorce proceedings through open and honest communication. Learn how you can get valuable assistance during your divorce.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
It’s possible to navigate through divorce confusion while keeping children’s best interests at heart. Learn more with this advice.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney