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Dividing a Business in a Florida Divorce: Valuation, Goodwill, and What Owners Need to Know
Divorce
June 29, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

Dividing a Business in a Florida Divorce: Valuation, Goodwill, and What Owners Need to Know

A business can be one of the most valuable and contested assets in a Florida divorce. Learn how courts classify, value, and divide business interests — and why documentation matters from day one.

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Modifying a Parenting Plan in Florida: When Time-Sharing Can Change After Divorce
Child Custody
June 26, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

Modifying a Parenting Plan in Florida: When Time-Sharing Can Change After Divorce

Parenting plans are court orders — not suggestions. But when life changes, Florida law may allow time-sharing or parental responsibility to be modified. Here's what parents need to know before filing.

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Military Divorce in Florida: Special Rules, Unique Challenges, and What You Need to Know
Divorce
June 22, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

Military Divorce in Florida: Special Rules, Unique Challenges, and What You Need to Know

Military divorces follow different rules than civilian divorces — federal law, deployment protections, pension division, and jurisdiction questions all come into play. Here's what Florida servicemembers and their spouses need to understand.

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Divorcing a Narcissist in Florida: What to Expect and How to Protect Yourself
Divorce
June 19, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

Divorcing a Narcissist in Florida: What to Expect and How to Protect Yourself

Divorcing a narcissist is nothing like a typical divorce. Expect manipulation, endless conflict, and attempts to control the process. Here's what Florida law offers — and the strategies that actually work.

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Parental Alienation in Florida: What It Is, How Courts Handle It, and What You Can Do
Child Custody
June 16, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

Parental Alienation in Florida: What It Is, How Courts Handle It, and What You Can Do

When a parent systematically turns a child against the other parent, it's called parental alienation — and Florida courts take it seriously. Learn how to recognize it, document it, and protect your relationship with your child.

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Domestic Violence Injunctions in Florida: How to Get One, and What It Means for Your Divorce
General
June 13, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

Domestic Violence Injunctions in Florida: How to Get One, and What It Means for Your Divorce

A domestic violence injunction in Florida can provide immediate protection — and it can significantly affect your divorce and custody case. Here's what you need to know.

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Hidden Assets in a Florida Divorce: How to Find Them and What Happens Next
Divorce
June 7, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

Hidden Assets in a Florida Divorce: How to Find Them and What Happens Next

Spouses hide assets in divorce more than you might think. Florida courts take this seriously. Here's how to uncover hidden assets and protect what you're owed.

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Father's Rights in Florida Divorce: What Dads Need to Know About Custody
Child Custody
June 2, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

Father's Rights in Florida Divorce: What Dads Need to Know About Custody

Florida law doesn't favor mothers over fathers — but many dads don't know how to fight for equal time-sharing. Here's what father's rights actually look like under Florida law, and how to protect them.

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Relocating with Your Child After Divorce in Florida: What the Law Requires
Child Custody
May 27, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

Relocating with Your Child After Divorce in Florida: What the Law Requires

Want to move more than 50 miles from your current home with your child? Florida law has strict relocation rules — and ignoring them can cost you custody. Here's what you need to know before you pack.

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Emergency Custody in Florida: When Courts Act Fast and What You Need to Know
Child Custody
May 21, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

Emergency Custody in Florida: When Courts Act Fast and What You Need to Know

When a child is in immediate danger, Florida courts can act within hours. Learn when emergency custody applies, how to file, and what evidence judges need to intervene quickly.

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How Does Alimony Work in Florida? What to Expect from Spousal Support
Alimony & Support
May 19, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

How Does Alimony Work in Florida? What to Expect from Spousal Support

If you're going through a divorce in Florida, the word "alimony" might feel intimidating. Will you pay it? Will you receive it? For how long? Florida law changed significantly in 2023, eliminating permanent alimony and reshaping how courts award spousal support. Here's what you need to know.

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How Is Property Divided in a Florida Divorce? Understanding Equitable Distribution
Divorce
May 17, 2026 Doreen Yaffa

How Is Property Divided in a Florida Divorce? Understanding Equitable Distribution

One of the biggest questions people have when facing divorce is: what happens to everything we own together? Florida follows the legal standard of equitable distribution — but that doesn't mean a simple 50/50 split. Here's how Florida courts actually decide who gets what.

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