Recent Blog Posts
Dispelling Common Myths About Florida Prenuptial Agreements
For a long time, prenuptial agreements have been seen as a negative element or red flag to a marriage, but they shouldn’t be. While talking about legal documents may not necessarily be romantic, they can be an important part of your financial future and protect both spouses in the unfortunate event that something happens…. Read More »
Can I Modify my Florida Divorce Decree?
Once your divorce has been finalized, you may assume that it was your last dealing with the court and your ex. If you have children together, that definitely won’t be the case, as you may be sharing custody and co-parenting together for many years to come. Or, the court may have awarded you alimony… Read More »
Do I Qualify for USFSPA Benefits in Florida if My Ex-Spouse is Military?
If you are preparing for, or are currently going through, a Florida divorce, you may be entitled to some benefits under the USFSPA, which stands for the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (10 U.S.C. 1408). The main provisions of the USFSPA give individual states rights to distribute a military member’s retirement pay to… Read More »
How to Handle a Florida Divorce When Your Spouse is Overseas
Getting a divorce can be stressful enough, but it can become even more stressful when your soon-to-be ex doesn’t live in the United States. You might be wondering if this means you can’t proceed with the divorce. Even if your spouse tells you they are staying out of the country as a way of… Read More »
When Do You Need a QDRO in a Florida Divorce?
When you think about property division during your divorce, you may be most concerned about large assets like your primary residence and other property you may own. However, you may be overlooking one of the most valuable assets in your portfolio — your retirement accounts. Retirement accounts are often one of the most valuable… Read More »
What is a Morality Clause, and Does it Apply to My Florida Divorce?
Morality clauses are something that used to be rather popular in a divorce, especially in the South. These were part of a Judge’s divorce order and typically required one or both of the divorcing spouses to do something. It could also require that they refrain from a specific action. One example of a commonly… Read More »
Vocational Experts and Your Florida Divorce
There may be certain Florida divorce cases that can benefit from the assistance of a vocational expert. A vocational expert is someone who will evaluate a spouse during the divorce to determine whether his or her employability and earning capacity are in line with what they are claiming. Their expertise will help the court… Read More »
How to Lower Your Florida Alimony Payment
Alimony, or spousal support, is one of the most litigated matters in a Florida divorce. A fight over alimony can be both emotionally and financially devastating. Many spouses are concerned that once divorce is imminent, the other side will ask for an unrealistic support amount or that the judge will award a completely unrealistic… Read More »
When Do You Need an International Family Law Attorney?
There may be situations where your family law needs extend not only beyond Florida, but beyond the borders of the United States as well. International law can be tricky, so it’s important that you retain a Boca Raton divorce attorney who has experience handling more complex cases. Wondering why you might need an international… Read More »
What is Emotional Abuse and Can It Impact My Florida Divorce?
Not all domestic violence involves a physical attack. There is also something called emotional abuse, and it can happen between spouses or between a parent and a child. It’s important to understand what emotional abuse is and how to recognize it. Emotional abuse can hurt just as much as physical abuse, but it can… Read More »
