When thinking of February many people think of Valentine’s Day and all the romantic frills associated with the day such as, chocolates, flowers, and more. Well it turns out that February should also be known for being the most active divorce month. Other interesting divorce statistics include: The average cost…
When divorcing in Jacksonville, Florida, couples have one big decision to make regarding how their divorce process will play out. Divorcing couples can choose to go down the often less stressful and short road of an uncontested divorce by deciding they will be the decision maker in the divorce process…
Today the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the August 2010 District Court decision that ruled Proposition 8 in California is unconstitutional. Prop. 8 is the 2008 measure that stripped same-sex couples of the right to marry in California. While this is great for people within the 9th circuit, those…
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…
Not only will Florida perform same-sex marriages, but there is no method for a legally married same-sex couple who has moved to Florida to obtain a divorce in Florida courts. Same-sex marriage is not recognized in very many states, but evidence is showing that people are increasingly receptive to allowing…
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.…
Who is qualified to be a guardian over a Florida resident? Any interested person who is a resident of Florida may be considered to act as a guardian for another person who lives in Florida, if they meet certain criteria. A guardian must be over the age of 18 and…
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,…
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.…
Premarital Agreements, also known as prenups, have been around for over 200 years and with divorce rates the way they are I can’t imagine them going anywhere anytime soon. In Jacksonville, Florida, premarital agreements are governed by Florida Statute 61.079. This statute is often referred to as the “Uniform Premarital…