In the vast majority of divorce cases (and all family law cases for that matter) in Duval County, Family Law Judges order parties to attend Mediation prior to trial. As a Jacksonville Divorce Lawyer, I know that the majority of these cases can be settled at Mediation. What exactly happens…
Mexico City legislators have recently proposed a new bill that would require all marrying couples to sign a prenuptial agreement indicating how they plan to handle certain issues that may arise in the event of a divorce. The proposed bill would also require couples to estimate how long they expect…
It is possible in the state of Florida to secure a relatively quick divorce. In fact, many spouses can reach an amicable settlement without the involvement of any attorney, usually only if there are no children of the marriage and few assets that need dividing. But many people face problems…
Hiring a good Florida Family Law Attorney is one of the more important decisions you can make in your family law issue. A good attorney will use the most persuasive means to advocate your cause. Sometimes, however, people overlook a very important aspect of persuasion: your attire. As the client,…
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…
Jacksonville Florida divorce case are also known as a Dissolution of Marriage Proceedings. A Jacksonville Divorce can be started by either a husband or wife after having lived in Duval County for six months. To start either party must file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the court and…
If you are going through a divorce, it is very important that you try not to talk about it to too many people. It’s natural for you to vent your feelings and anger, but keep these conversations limited to close friends and family. You should never discuss any aspect of…
Clients often ask me whether it will hurt their divorce case if they date someone before their divorce is final. I tend to tell them, it depends on whether or not children are involved in their divorce. If children are involved, especially young children, I think it is probably best…
Florida is one of the many states that does not consider fault for grounds of divorce. In other words, you don’t have to show that your spouse has wronged you in any way; you just have to show that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” The actual process is relatively straightforward.…
As a Jacksonville Divorce Attorney I often get asked by clients, “how quickly can I get this whole divorce thing over with?” Well, this question sounds easy enough, but all divorces are different. Some divorces can be highly contentious and be filled with numerous issues such as: child support, alimony,…