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Jurisdiction 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...
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What 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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Who Gets the Pet in a Divorce?
Disputes over property in a divorce are quite common. Spouses commonly fight over who gets the house, jewelry, and art, but many forget to consider the family pet. To many of us, our pet is a huge part of the family. We dress them up, feed them, and...
Read ArticleInterview With Doreen Yaffa
Up first in our interview series is Doreen Yaffa! Doreen is the proud founder and managing partner of Yaffa Family Law Group. Her experiences as a divorce lawyer and life coach have set her up to run one of the best family law firms in Florida. We...
Read ArticleMeet Cara Elkin
Why did you get into family law? During my Undergraduate studies, I interned at the Legal Aid Society of Orange County in Orlando. I worked strictly on domestic abuse matters which sparked my interest in family law. I continued working at other...
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Visitation and Custody Rights of Grandparents
Grandparents play an integral role in developing our next generation. Many parents enjoy and benefit from having their parents assist with raising their children; whether the grandparents are the primary daily babysitter or the grandparents have...
Read ArticleMeet Gigi Alkhatib
Why did you get into family law? I went into law knowing that I wanted to help people. I initially started practicing Immigration and Criminal Defense but would also represent lower-income parties in Domestic Violence cases and children in...
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EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
Splitting up and moving forward with divorce is already stressful and confusing, financials and dividing assets and liabilities only adds to the stress and confusion. When it comes to division of marital assets and liabilities, Florida requires an...
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