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How are pets handled in a Florida divorce?

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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Can you make handwritten changes to a Marital Settlement Agreement?

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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My best divorce advice for good parents

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

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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Florida Supreme Court Adopts Rules for Collaborative Divorce

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? | Divorce and Family Law in Sarasota, FL

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

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