Is there a legal separation in Florida? There is no formal right to a legal separation in Florida. Legal separation may be formalized in some states but is absent in the Florida statutes. There are various measures a couple can take to approximate a legal separation. One notable example is a postnup agreement. Also, courts […]
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Mar
Mar
There are very few certainties in the divorce process. Even though you can draw generalizations from the law or experience, no two divorce matters will ever be exactly the same. For divorce practitioners, the variability from one case to the next is what makes matrimonial law a dynamic area of practice. One thing is for […]
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Feb
Feb
Even if it’s been decades since the ink dried on your divorce decree, those marital vows you took can pay off in the form of higher Social Security benefits. As long as you haven’t remarried, your marriage lasted at least 10 years, and two years have passed since your divorce was finalized, you can qualify […]
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Jan
Jan
The divorce process can be a particularly emotional and vulnerable time. Don’t make these common mistakes. As anyone who’s gone through a divorce can tell you, the process is rarely easy. Tensions run high, and couples often make poor decisions in the heat of the moment. Given the mountain of financial, practical and emotional details […]
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Dec
Dec
New Years is traditionally a time to resolve to do something new or to do something differently. However, the new year can be a time of sadness for a loss or separation, which makes it hard coming up with New Year’s resolutions for divorced or divorcing people. On the other hand, it is also a […]
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Dec
Dec
A request for divorce is not always something that a spouse sees coming ahead of time. The stresses of life, parenting, finances – and now the coronavirus – can distract a person from seeing the state of their marriage. When their spouse informs them that the marriage is over, it comes as a complete shock. […]
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Nov
Nov
When you’re going through a divorce and looking for an attorney, remember that you don’t have to hire the first attorney you meet. Choosing the right lawyer to guide you through your divorce is one of the most important divorce-related decisions you’ll make.
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Nov
Nov
When you’re going through a divorce and looking for an attorney, remember that you don’t have to hire the first attorney you meet. Choosing the right lawyer to guide you through your divorce is one of the most important divorce-related decisions you’ll make.
02
Nov
Nov
When you’re going through a divorce and looking for an attorney, remember that you don’t have to hire the first attorney you meet. Choosing the right lawyer to guide you through your divorce is one of the most important divorce-related decisions you’ll make.
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Oct
Oct
Florida is a no-fault state, which means you don’t need to allege that your spouse engaged in bad behavior (such as adultery) in order to obtain a divorce.
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