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Ways to Help Yourself Move on After a Florida Divorce

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Even in a divorce that is amicable, it’s common to feel sad and terrified of moving on alone. This is especially common with marriages that lasted many years as you may have spent your entire adult life with your spouse. Trying to refocus on the potential positive aspects of your divorce may help you… Read More »

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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Florida Divorce

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Each divorce is unique and has its own set of challenges. While some things are unexpected or unavoidable, others are commonly seen mistakes in Florida divorces. To help your own case, be sure you don’t make any of these mistakes. Not Seeking Quality Legal Advice One of the most common mistakes in a divorce… Read More »

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How Social Media Plays a Role in Your Florida Divorce

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Nearly everyone you meet utilizes some form of social media, making it pretty easy to find out private details of someone else’s life. Some people keep their profiles extremely private, while others post about every minute detail of their daily life. No matter how you utilize social media, it’s important to understand how it… Read More »

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Division Of Retirement Assets In A Florida Divorce

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Retirement accounts, like all other assets that qualify as marital property, are divisible assets in a Florida divorce. This means that retirement benefits that were acquired after a marriage can be equally distributed between divorcing couples, even if the account was started or opened before the couples were married. The benefit that is considered… Read More »

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Why it is Important to Understand Tax Implications Before Settling

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Celebrity divorces can get pretty ugly for two reasons: 1) they are in the spotlight, and 2) they have a substantial amount of assets that need to be fairly divided. Johnny Depp’s and Amber Heard’s divorce, however, is uglier than most celebrity breakups. After the divorce was finalized and a $7 million divorce settlement… Read More »

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Am I Obligated to Pay for My Child’s Private School Education?

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As many people are well aware of, a private school education can be quite costly. The average cost of a private school education in Florida is $7,721, with the cost of elementary school averaging out to $6,643, and the cost of high school averaging out to $8,709. Despite the high cost, many parents choose… Read More »

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Common Law Marriage

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With cohabitation before marriage becoming much more common, the topic of common law marriage is becoming more relevant. What is common law marriage, where is it recognized, and what are its implications? While Florida does not recognize common law marriage, it does recognize common law marriages that took place in other states that do… Read More »

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Serving the Divorce Petition: The Second Step in the Florida Divorce Process

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Filing for divorce in the state of Florida involves several steps, all of which must be executed correctly to comply with state law and to ensure the divorce is legal. The second step in the Florida divorce process is the “serving” of the divorce petition. What is service, why is it necessary, and how… Read More »

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What Is Required for the Termination of Parental Rights in Florida?

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The termination of parental rights can be an emotionally charged process. It may be undertaken for several reasons, ranging from permitting others to adopt the children, to protecting children from egregious or abusive conditions. There are numerous grounds for the termination of the parental rights in Florida, each with embedded requirements within them. Here… Read More »

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