Tag Archives: Alimony
Should You File for Simplified Divorce?
Filing for divorce can be a stressful process. If you have read about or heard of Florida’s simplified divorce process, an alternative to the traditional divorce process, it may immediately seem tempting to select that route. But not everything simplified is in your best interests. Simplified divorce suits some couples far better than others,… Read More »
Your Compliance with the Divorce Agreement: The Fourth Step in the Florida Divorce Process
Filing for divorce and negotiating the terms of the divorce agreement can be difficult, but for some individuals, compliance with the terms of the agreement after it is signed is even more frustrating. What should you do if you are having a problem complying with the divorce agreement? Here are steps to take to… Read More »
Special Issues in Same-Sex Divorce
With the Supreme Court’s June 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex marriage was legalized throughout the United States. Up until that time, same-sex marriage was not recognized in Florida. While same-sex couples now have an equal right to marry (and, in turn, divorce) in Florida, there are still some special issues with regards… Read More »
Guidance from the UK? Why Family Courts Sometimes Rely on Foreign Law
Law and order in United States courtrooms, with black-robed judges, swearing in, and a hanging national flag, seems inherently American. In legal disputes, it is law made by American politicians and legislators at dispute, informed by the facts of a case that occurred on U.S. soil and influenced by the overarching national Constitution. But… Read More »
