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What is the Discovery Process in a Divorce?
In the State of Florida, you are required to conduct what is called discovery in divorce proceedings. Financial discovery is conducted by obtaining all your financial and other information and it will then be shared with your spouses attorney. In a...
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How Many Divorces Settle?
When most people think about the divorce process, they think of the large team of lawyers storming into the courtroom. Despite what people may think, around 95% of divorces actually settle without the need to go to trial and have extensive...
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What is a Social Investigation in a Florida Custody Matter?
A social investigation is an evaluation, where an impartial examiner will assess each party, the children, and any other necessary sources in order to form an opinion as to what is in the child’s best interest. The examiner will form an opinion as...
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Establishing Paternity
According to People.com, celebrity Nick Cannon confirmed that he is expecting his eighth child. This will be the fifth mother he will be fathering a child with. When parents are not married, the first issue that needs to be established is paternity....
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Co-parenting After Divorce with Social Media and Electronics
One problem parents don’t think about after a divorce is how to navigate making decisions on their children’s social media and using electronics. When parents get divorced, they often disagree about schooling and scheduling, but screen time, the use...
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Myths of the Divorce Mediation Process
When you begin the divorce process, you and your spouse will face issues that seem unresolvable. With the assistance of a mediator, those issues can be resolved in a quicker manner than bringing these issues in front of a judge at trial. Some...
Read ArticleJurisdiction for a Florida Divorce
Like other states throughout the United States, Florida has some jurisdictional requirements that must be met in order for there to be a divorce in their court system. Under the jurisdiction requirement, there are three jurisdictional steps that a...
Read Article5 Steps To Take When Preparing for Divorce
There is a lot involved with getting a divorce other than finding the right divorce attorney for you. Not only is it a lot emotionally, but it comes with piles of documents. Although this process can take many months, knowing how to best prepare for...
Read ArticleWhat is Mediation?
In family law cases, mediation is a process where all parties can receive unbiased opinions and suggestions for settlement from an experienced family law mediator, meaning there is no judge making decisions for them. Couples that choose to go to...
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Does it Matter Who Files for Divorce First?
Maybe you’ve been thinking about divorce for a while, or maybe your spouse sprung the conversation upon you without you seeing it coming. For many spouses, making the decision to file for divorce can be tough. In the State of Florida, there is no...
Read ArticleWhat Should I Do if My Spouse Wants a Divorce, But I Don’t?
If you’re the spouse seeking the divorce, the process can be traumatic, but even more so if you are the spouse who doesn’t want divorce but instead wants to work on your marriage. The State of Florida is a no-fault state, meaning, the spouse seeking...
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What Will Happen to My Kids If I File for Divorce?
The divorce process can be hard enough with just you and your spouse but when children are involved, the process becomes even more complicated. There is more than just deciding who has to pay child support. If you and your spouse don’t agree on...
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