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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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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What if you had lived with someone for 46 years as a couple. You had agreed to provide for each other and take care of each other. You had purchased a home together and created identical wills leaving everything to each other. What happens when this relationship ends. Will Florida recognize an unwritten cohabitation
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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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The High Conflict Diversion Program helps to resolve issues by teaching new methods of communication and negotiation. By empowering the parent, their ability to redirect to a calm, practical, emotionally healthy state becomes a model and positive life lesson for their children. Source: High Conflict Diversion Program | Life Lessons of Manasota | Parenting Courses |
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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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Let’s say that in your Sarasota, Florida divorce case you want the court to change your name, or order the family residence sold. You might think that at a trial, the judge can order these outcomes, under the “large umbrella” of granting you a divorce. However, that is not the case in Florida. As a recent Second
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