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What are Steps to Take After a DUI?
Being charged with a DUI is very scary, and you likely will not know the steps to take going forward with your case. The actions you take after a DUI charge are very important, as they may affect how the rest of your case proceeds. Below are the five most important steps to take… Read More »
What are Risks Doing Your Divorce Yourself?
Anyone that is getting a divorce can hop online these days and find a number of do-it-yourself forms and templates that can help guide them through their case. Seemingly, these websites make it very easy to get a divorce on your own. However, things are rarely as they seem, and that holds true for… Read More »
What is Marital Property in Florida?
Florida is an equitable distribution state when it comes to divorce, which means the assets and liabilities of the couple are divided fairly, although not necessarily equally. One of the key concepts of property division in Florida divorces is that only marital property is divided, so it is important for anyone going through a… Read More »
What Do I Do Before Filing for Divorce?
Facing divorce is similar to facing any other complex problem in your life. You can rush into it and hope that everything will work out in your favor, or you can take the time to fully understand what lies ahead and approach the entire process in a methodical manner. When you enter into a… Read More »
How do Diversion Programs Work in Florida?
Serving jail time can change a person’s life. Not only is it very difficult to serve time, but even afterwards, people often find that it has affected their mental health, relationships with family members, and even their social life. However, not all individuals facing charges will serve jail time. One option to help people… Read More »
What To Do If A Child Custody Dispute?
Child custody disputes are emotional and heart-wrenching for the people going through it. As you argue with your spouse about parenting decisions, scheduling, and more, you will likely feel exhausted and you may not always make the best decisions. Making the wrong choices now though, will hurt you in the future. So, it is… Read More »
How do I Prepare for Family Mediation?
Mediation is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to get a divorce. Still, just as when you are going through litigation, mediation sessions can quickly become heated and things can go wrong. Following the five tips below can help you avoid this, and ensure the proceedings are fair and that you recover… Read More »
How Can I Obtain a Fair Alimony Payment?
Alimony is one of the most contentious aspects in any divorce case. After all, no one wants to pay their former spouse for months or years after the divorce is finalized, even if the split was amicable. It is important that anyone going through a divorce understands how to negotiate a fair settlement, so… Read More »
What are Reasons to Reduce Alimony?
Paying alimony to your former spouse after divorce never gets easier. In most situations in fact, it becomes worse as you continue to make payments to someone long after the divorce is over. Fortunately, the Florida courts recognize that a person’s circumstances may change and when they do, it may be reason to reduce… Read More »
What if a Spouse Dies During a Divorce?
You have a lot to think about when you are going through a divorce. You may, however, likely are not considering the thought that your spouse may die during the divorce proceedings. It may seem as though a death of one of the litigating parties will make divorce proceedings even more complex, but that… Read More »
