We love our pets. How are pets handled in a Florida divorce? In a Florida divorce the court treats pets as “personal property,” and handles pets the same way as cars, jewelry, pots and pans, and other items of stuff. The more detailed explanation of how pets are handled in a Florida divorce, was recently discussed […]
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What happens when hand written changes are made to a printed Marital Settlement Agreement? In order to settle a divorce case in Florida, both spouses will need to sign a Marital Settlement Agreement (“MSA”). Typically, a MSA is presented in a printed format by one spouse to the other Sometimes, the spouse receiving the proposed
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Litigate or Collaborate? Amy and John are getting a divorce. They are at a standstill over the number of weekday overnight they each will have with their two boys, ages 10 and 11. John would like to split the weekday overnights. Amy would like all weekday overnights, every week. (Weekday = Monday – Friday).
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My best advice for parents going through a divorce? It’s just like the instructions flight attendants give to passengers at the start of a plane ride. Divorce is traumatic. Even though my ex-spouse is still a good friend, getting a divorced after 20 years was traumatic for me. When something traumatic happens, people have a
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Alimony Modification – Change in Circumstance from When? In order to request an alimony modification, the person requesting the change has to show the following: There has been a substantial change in circumstance The change was not contemplated; and The change is sufficient, material, permanent, and involuntary. Many divorcing couples resolve their divorce by entering
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The Supreme Court of Florida has adopted a new form to provide notice of a Contempt of Court hearing. A Contempt of Court hearing is used to request the enforcement of a parenting plan (custody), child support, or alimony. The new “Notice of Hearing” form is designed to fix two problems with the old form.
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On May 18, 2017 the Florida Supreme Court adopted rules to govern Collaborative Divorce in Florida. The formal adoption of rules is a welcome development for those of us who are believers in the collaborative divorce process. I also agree with the rule requirements to make sure prospective clients understand the costs and benefits of
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Does it matter how marital assets and liabilities are titled? The short answer is no.* Under Florida law, assets acquired during the marriage individual by either spouse, or jointly, are “marital.” (Unless an exception applies). The same is true Source: Does it matter how marital assets and liabilities are titled? | Divorce and Family
Exchanging the Kids Can Be Rushed and Awkward Exchanging the kids with your former spouse can be rushed and awkward – even with the most cooperative parents. You are in a rush to leave, your former spouse is in a rush, and your kids are moving as fast as they can. Adding to the confusion can
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Great read courtesy of the Huffington Post: When it comes to advice on moving on post-split, men seem to get the short shrift strattera capsule 40 mg. The reality is, divorce is just as crushing for men as it is for women. Most of us take our vows with the intention for the marriage to
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