Category Archives: Divorce
Fault, Lost Spouses, and Divorce
Have you found yourself either contemplating filing for divorce, or suddenly facing a filing? You undoubtedly have an overwhelming number of questions flying through your mind, but do not worry, you are not the first or the last to face this issue, and the answers to all your questions are out there somewhere. When… Read More »
Who Pays College Costs in Divorce?
If you find yourself in a divorce, you undoubtedly have a myriad questions floating around in your head: When will this process be over? What happens with our kids? When our assets are divided, will I get what I want? Which family members will pick sides? Will I be financially stable after? Should I… Read More »
Inheritances and Divorce in Florida
As most people know, Florida is a 50/50 state, where marital assets are split evenly down the line in a divorce. What happens, though, to assets gained for personal reasons such as inheritances? Well, as mentioned before, all marital assets are split 50/50, but fortunately, it is possible for some asset to be considered… Read More »
Tips for a Smooth Florida Divorce
Getting into a divorce proceeding is usually a very stressful life event, even if it was brought about due to perfectly rational reasons.; life-long commitments are severed, property is separated, family often becomes divided or polarized, etc. There are a few certain things you can do to ensure that you sail as smoothly as… Read More »
Same-Sex Marriage Ban Stands in Florida
This past week has been one of great interest for Florida’s homosexual population. They have been fighting to be allowed to marry for years now, but when a recent vote passed a measure making it constitutionally illegal for homosexuals to marry in Florida, many people lost hope. While it is true that other states… Read More »
Marriage Not Recognized, No Divorce?
Back in 2008, Florida passed a constitutional amendment banning homosexual marriage with a 62% yes vote. Since then, there have been quite a number of cases brought to the courts to challenge that ruling, including a few recent ones which are a little different. Generally, couples will challenge the court when they are seeking… Read More »
Are Alimony Decisions Permanent in Florida?
Q: Since my divorce 5 years ago, my income has been cut rather significantly, and my ex-spouse’s has increased. Is it possible to get an alimony modification, or is the decision permanent? A: Well, fortunately, the short answer is yes, alimony can be modified, depending on what the court originally ordered. The long answer… Read More »
Florida Woman Treated Like a Criminal?
In a perfect storm of a divorce case, one Florida woman found that a mix of bad preparation and unfortunate circumstances ended up costing her the most important things in her life: Her children. Linda Marie Sacks found out the hard way that, in certain circumstances, family courts can be even more unforgiving towards… Read More »
Florida Parents Battle Over Son’s Remains
A long-ago-divorced Florida couple are finding themselves embroiled in perhaps the most-heated legal battle of their lives over a very unexpected item: Cremated ashes. The remains in question are of their son Scott Patrick Wilson, who was 23 when he was killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. The main problem stems from the fact… Read More »
