Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Divorce Lawyer
What is a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Under Florida Law?
Florida has developed a simplified dissolution of marriage process that is designed to help eligible couples avoid some of the protracted litigation that often comes with filing for divorce. When individuals meet certain conditions and agree on all issues related to their divorce, Florida law allows them to undergo a simplified process in order… Read More »
Finances and Your Divorce
Given the high divorce rate and the fact that women tend to live longer than men, on average, it is no surprise that most women are completely on their own with respect to their finances for at least one-third of their adult lives. Statistics from the Women’s Institute for Financial Education show that as… Read More »
Innovative Ways to Finance Your Divorce
A recent Huffington Post article details the latest trend in funding divorces – crowdfunding. Plumfund, an online crowdfunding platform, which individuals lately have been using to attempt to fund everything from medical bills and funerals to weddings and graduations, has added “divorce” as one of its fundraising options. At last check, there were 216… Read More »
Handling Your Child’s College Expenses When You Divorce
Many couples start saving for their child’s college education during their marriage. Unfortunately, however, about half of all marriages will end in divorce. When a divorce occurs, one issue to determine is how to divide, maintain, or continue to fund existing 529 college savings accounts, which parent will benefit most from available tax deductions,… Read More »
How Dragging Out Your Divorce Hurts Your Children
The decision to seek a divorce is neither easy nor quick for most people; rather, it tends to start slowly and build momentum over months or even years until it gets to the point that divorce is the only remaining option. The inevitable uncertainty and guilt that tends to accompany a divorce can cause… Read More »
New Study Shows Steady Decline in Military Divorce Rate
According to the Department of Defense, new statistics show that the military divorce rate continues to slowly decline, just as it has for the last five years. The military divorce rate for 2015 measured three percent, down 0.10 percent from 2014. One researcher attributes the continued decline in the military divorce rate to military… Read More »
The Benefits of Separating Finances and Children in Your Divorce
In a recent Huffington Post article, a writer reflects on her ongoing divorce and how she and her husband were able to separate their finances from their children. She found that although it was difficult at times, working closely with her husband to implement a gradual parenting plan that allowed each parent equal access… Read More »
Depositions and Your Divorce: What to Expect
Depositions are one of many discovery techniques that lawyers use when representing clients in any type of lawsuit, including a divorce. Discovery, in general, is designed to allow your attorney to get information from your soon-to-be-ex-spouse about issues related to your divorce. Through the discovery process, both sides to a dispute are able to… Read More »
Social Media and Your Family Law Case
There is no doubt that social media and technological advances impact every corner of our lives, including divorce and other family law matters. An upset wife blasts her husband’s indiscretions on Facebook. Your wife’s new boyfriend posts pictures of their lavish weekend getaway. You find pages and pages of porn on your husband’s laptop…. Read More »
Parallel Parenting: How to Co-Parent When You Don’t Like Your Ex
In recent years, experts have put much emphasis on the need to co-parent and avoid conflict between parents after a separation or divorce, in order to serve the best interests of the child. Many states, including the state of Florida, have even changed their laws to provide for co-parenting measures and parenting plans, instead… Read More »