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What happens if there is no custody agreement? Sometimes the parents of a child will split up but never go through a divorce or determine a custody agreement. While it may seem okay at the time, it generally ends up in a messy legal battle and the child may have...
What is the effect of adultery on a divorce? When a couple decides to get a divorce in Florida, they do not need a reason because the state is considered a “no fault” state. The couple just has to declare that their marriage is irretrievably broken and that they do...
How do I get a divorce in Florida? Divorce rates are spiking across the country as the stigma against divorce is not as bad as it once was. People don’t always get married with the thought that they will be in it for the rest of your life. Today, it is easier than...
What effects does the length of a marriage have on a divorce? When you make the decision to obtain a divorce from your spouse, there are a lot of factors that need to be taken into consideration and questions that must be answered. Who gets to keep the house? Will I...
What can family mediation try to resolve? When a couple gets a divorce, a lot of people feel the effects. The people who are most affected include the children that the couple may have. This is a very trying and emotional time for families and the children are going...
What is a protective order? When a person becomes a victim of domestic violence, many times they will obtain an order of protection against their abuser. A protective order serves the purpose of keeping an abuser away from the victim so they cannot continue to commit...
What do I need to be prepared for mediation? When a couple is planning on getting a divorce through mediation, they should know what to expect going into the process. Any means of divorce is a document-heavy process and it is best to be prepared with all of the...
Am I automatically entitled to alimony? One of the first questions that many prospective clients ask is whether or not they automatically get alimony, also known as maintenance or spousal support. The answer is well, not necessarily. Alimony is awarded many times but...
Florida Department of Child and Families The Florida Department of Child and Families works to protect children and parents from abuse or neglect in their state. The Florida DCF has a lot of services that work to ensure all of the children in the state are being...
Who can benefit from mediation? Mediation has become a very popular method of divorce in Florida and throughout the country. However, not all couples may be able to find success through mediation because they simply cannot get along with each other enough to make the...