Timesharing after a divorce is often the most highly contentious and stressful issue that can stem from a couple separating. Parents and courts alike are very concerned with the child(ren) maintaining a loving and healthy relationship with both parents. In order to maintain such a relationship many parents going through…
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How Divorce Lawyers Handle Their Own Divorce.
Have you been wronged in your marriage and want to file for divorce? Do you want to make the divorce process as miserable and prolonged as possible for the spouse who wronged you? As a Jacksonville Divorce Lawyer I recommend thinking past your anger and looking at the bigger picture.…
Divorce Hotel? A two day divorce
Ever hear of a “Divorce Hotel?” No. Well neither had I until I read a recent Fox News.com article titled, “Dutch ‘Divorce Hotel’ Helps Couples Untie The Knot.” Apparently, a new divorce concept has developed in the Netherlands that is catching a lot of attention across the globe. The concept,…
What is a Parenting Plan?
A Parenting Plan is a document that governs the way divorcing parties relate to one another about the decisions made regarding their children. A Parenting Plan includes a time-sharing schedule that dictates when the parties’ children will be spending time with each parent, including overnights, weekends, holidays and summer breaks.…
Family law and Divorce
Jacksonville Divorce, custody and family disputes are highly emotional and important matters that we at Law Office of David M. Goldman take special pride in handling. Regardless of the circumstances, the break up of any marriage involves many legal issues that cannot be overlooked and must be thoroughly researched and…
Equitable Distribution: What is Equal?
Whether or not an asset is “marital” or “nonmarital” is often a key issue in a divorce. Marital assets are generally considered jointly owned by both husband and wife, and it is usually up to the court to decide how those assets will be distributed. Nonmarital assets, however, are considered…
Who Gets to Claim the Children for Tax Reasons?
It is tax season yet again and those who have experienced a divorce in Florida may wonder which party can claim the child(ren) on the tax exemption after a divorce. A Jacksonville Divorce Lawyer can create an agreement whereby the parents agree to rotate the tax dependency exemption after a…
Bankruptcy After Divorce
The process of obtaining a divorce can be an expensive process, one that leaves many people in debt and possibly looking to file bankruptcy. Before you make any of these decisions, you should make sure to contact a Jacksonville Divorce Attorney or a Jacksonville Bankruptcy Attorney to discuss your situation…
Does a Divorcing Couple Need to Wait Before Filing Divorce?
Divorce is generally not something anyone is encouraged to rush out and do. While a Jacksonville Family Law Attorney can help you file divorce, your first call should be to a marriage counselor or someone who can hopefully help save your marriage. But, it is not the law that you…
Florida Not Only State Looking To Update Alimony Laws
I just recently wrote about the State of Florida and the move for alimony reform. Well, it turns out Florida is not the only state seeking a change in alimony laws. Foxnews.com has posted an article titled, “New Jersey lawmaker looks to update alimony rules after advocacy group claims lifetime…