Category Archives: Divorce
Is Marriage Counseling Required for a Florida Divorce?
Divorce is never easy and if you have chosen to end your marriage, there are many laws that will govern the process. For example, most couples must enter mediation before litigating their case if they cannot agree to all terms of the divorce. Even when parents do agree to the terms of divorce, they… Read More »
Five Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce
Even when going through an uncontested divorce, the process is never easy. Your emotions may run high and in some cases, things do not go accordingly. Things are even less likely to go your way if you make mistakes during the process. Unfortunately, these mistakes are all too common during divorce. Below, our Orlando… Read More »
Important Questions to Ask Your Orlando Divorce Lawyer
If you have decided to get a divorce, you will have many questions throughout the process. Your lawyer can provide the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about divorce, often at the first consultation you schedule with them. While you may have a list of your own questions you want to… Read More »
Four Signs You May Be Headed for Divorce
Even in the happiest of marriages, there are times when spouses disagree and arguments occur. While disagreements in marriage are not uncommon, there are times when it is difficult for couples to determine whether they are just experiencing the normal bumps in the road all spouses face, or if they should get divorced. If… Read More »
Busting Five Myths About Divorce in Orlando
Divorce is very common today and most people know someone who has gone through the process, or they have been through it themselves. Due to this, people with good intentions often give advice about another person’s divorce. However, no two marriages are exactly alike and the same holds true for divorce cases. While people… Read More »
What Happens if You Refuse to Sign Divorce Papers?
All divorce cases start when one party officially files for dissolution of the marriage, either through their divorce lawyer or directly at the courthouse. After the petition is filed, the other spouse is served with divorce papers. The sheriff or a process server can serve the papers on the other spouse. The spouse who… Read More »
How to Get a Quick Divorce in Florida
When many people think of divorce, they imagine a long and bitter battle in the courtroom. Fortunately, few divorce cases today end in trial. While there really is no such thing as a ‘quick’ divorce, it is possible to move forward in your newly single life in just a matter of months, or even… Read More »
Why is the Divorce Rate in Florida So High?
At 13 percent, Florida has one of the highest divorce rates in the United States. This fact is nothing new. The divorce rate in Florida has been relatively the same, and one of the highest in the country, over the past decade. So, why are people so much more likely to end their marriage… Read More »
How to Minimize the Legal Costs of Divorce
People who are considering divorce are often reluctant to start the process because they think it will be too expensive. In some cases, the very facts of a case increase the cost of divorce, such as if you are ordered to pay child custody or alimony. Even without these issues present, though, you will… Read More »
Three Things to Know Before Telling Adult Children About a Gray Divorce
Telling the kids that you and your spouse are getting a divorce is incredibly difficult. People often think that it will most affect the children when they are young. As such, there are many resources for parents of minors that can help them through these difficult situations. Unfortunately, there are not as many resources… Read More »