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These Monday Morning Messages Are For You Each Monday, as a marital and family law attorney in Florida for over 27 years, and as a certified coach, I share my perspective with those of you that are thinking about divorce, in the middle of a divorce, or even post-divorce. With this, along with my personal life experiences in mind, I will talk about an array of subjects while combining martial law with life coaching to help you make great decisions. Divorce is not easy. It hurts, and I understand that it’s a big step, regardless of what side you are on. Sometimes in my Monday Morning Message, I will be wearing my coaching hat - helping you open your mind and understanding your feelings and thoughts about yourself and divorce. Other times, I will be wearing my divorce lawyer hat and discussing specific subjects of Florida divorce, such as the different ways to get through the divorce process, alimony, timesharing, or co-parenting. Sometimes, I will be wearing both hats and we will combine coaching with the law of divorce. Why I am doing this? Because I know so many of you are suffering, having internal battles and your marriages are a big part of this. It is not as easy as just knowing your legal rights and as a lawyer, getting you the best result. There is so much more to it and I believe with my legal credentials and as a coach that has had her own experiences with divorce, I have something to share that could help many of you going through pain and confusion. I hope you look for my Monday Messages and I welcome you to share them with friends or others that you think might benefit from them. I also welcome you to write me if there is a subject that you or someone you know may want me to dive into. Email me at doreen.yaffa@wordpress-743875-2985640.cloudwaysapps.com. I look forward to commencing this journey with you. Until then, have a great week and see you next Monday. Wishing you an amazing week. Doreen Yaffa Board Certified Marital & Family Attorney, Life Coach Want to receive our Monday Message email? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eBHk-34In Florida, an uncontested divorce can be finalized in as little as 3–4 weeks, while a contested divorce may take 6 months to over a year depending on the complexity of the case and the court's schedule.
While Florida law does not require you to hire an attorney, having an experienced family law attorney significantly improves your chances of achieving a fair outcome, especially in complex cases involving assets, children, or spousal support.
Florida follows the principle of equitable distribution, meaning marital assets and debts are divided fairly — though not always 50/50. Courts consider factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse's financial contributions, and future earning capacity.
The first step is filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the circuit court in your county. You'll also need to serve your spouse with the petition and financial affidavits. Consulting an attorney before filing helps ensure you protect your rights from the start.
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