The National Federation of Independent Business estimates that there are more than 1 million husband-and-wife business partnerships. Considering the divorce rate has remained relatively stable during the recession, it is only natural that some of those partnerships end in divorce. Almost all divorces can get tricky when it comes to…
According to Florida Law, an individual seeking a divorce must be a resident of the state for 6 months prior to filing for divorce. While some states have an additional divorce waiting period to make sure couples are absolutely certain about ending their marriage, Florida has no statutory waiting period.…
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…
This question has a classic legal (i.e., frustrating) answer: yes and no. Basically, you don’t need to be physically separated –you can even live under the same roof– but you cannot cohabitate. This means you have to show some defined rules of separation in your home (separate sleeping arrangements is…
There are obviously many considerations that revolve around the decision to get a divorce. How a marital split will affect your children is likely on the top of that list, as it should be. Divorce has a profound effect on kids, and it’s important you try to proceed with your…
“Can I move out of state as primary parent of my child?” As a Jacksonville Family Law Attorney, I continually receive this question and just received it again in my email. I have also previously written a blog on it. To briefly answer this question, a parent who has majority…
As a Ponte Vedra Family Law Attorney, I have found it is important that all couples considering a divorce also consider having an estate plan. Under Florida law, a surviving spouse is entitled to his or her intestate share of the estate unless a final decree of divorce has been…
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…
Florida law stipulates that marital assets and liabilities are to be divided equitably upon divorce, in legal jargon this is referred to as equitable distribution. However, equitable distribution may not always mean equal division. Each and every divorce case is different. Florida courts look at many factors when determining which…
As a Jacksonville alimony attorney, my job is to get people alimony and to keep people from having to pay alimony, depending on which party I represent. There are several factors that the courts use in determining an award of alimony. Only one factor is the length of the marriage.…