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Relocation Following Boca Raton Divorce
For many newly divorced Boca Raton residents, the end of marriage signifies the start of a new life. And for some, that means starting over outside of Boca Raton, or perhaps even out of Florida. Whether the decision to move out of state is the desire for a clean slate, a job opportunity for… Read More »
When Parents Disagree, Who Decides?
The case of a Florida mother who went into hiding to prevent her four-year-old son’s circumcision is headed to federal court. The case raises the question of who decides when parents, operating under a shared parenting plan, disagree on what is, and is not, in their child’s best interests. Shared Decision Making under a… Read More »
Taking a Trip down the Aisle Soon? You May Want to Consider a Prenup
If you’re one of the many couples planning to get married this spring and summer, you really should drive straight to an attorney to discuss a prenuptial agreement before you take that stroll down the aisle. Many couples think it’s unromantic or even downright cynical, contemplating divorce before the marriage has even begun. But… Read More »
Your Financial Documents May be Hiding Something: The Search for Hidden Assets in Florida Divorce
You know that divorce involves coming up with a fair and equitable division of assets. In most cases this division is easy – though not necessarily painless – because both parties are forthcoming and transparent about their assets. Unfortunately in others, usually those cases that involve high net-worth clients, children from previous relationships, or… Read More »
Florida Child Custody and Rape
Florida law allows a man who fathered a child through rape to obtain custody or visitation with that child. But a bill introduced to the United States House of Representative by Florida Representative Wendy Wasserman Schultz seeks to permanently change that. Effect of Sexual Violence in Boca Raton Child Custody Cases The Rape Survivor… Read More »
How to Change Your Last Name after a Boca Raton Divorce
Whether or not to continue using your married name after a divorce or revert to your maiden name is a personal decision. Some women choose to keep their married name because they want to share the same last name as their child (and avoid being constantly asked if they are the step-mother or nanny),… Read More »
Forget Divorce: Some Couples Turning to Platonic Parenting Instead
Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Coldplay front man Chris Man, caused a stir last year they announced that their 10-year-marriage would end not in divorce, but in a “conscious uncoupling”. But now some parents are taking that one step further, putting a twist on the age-old “we’re staying together for the kids” adage and… Read More »
Modern Family Star in Legal Dispute over Frozen Embryos
Modern Family star Sofia Vergara and her ex-fiancée are in the midst of a legal dispute over the fate of frozen embryos the couple banked during their relationship. Vergara’s ex-fiancée wants to have the embryo’s implanted using a surrogate. Vergara, who is currently engaged, opposes use of the embryos and wants them to remain… Read More »
Benefits of Maintaining a Friendly Relationship after Divorce
Marriages usually end in divorce because couples agree that they no longer want to be a part of each other’s lives. So it is understandable that once the divorce is finalized, most couples are eager to cut the other out completely – or at least maintain as little contact as possible. But it may… Read More »
New Florida Alimony Bill Submitted to Legislature
Details of a bill seeking to revise Florida’s alimony laws finally became known last month when Rep. Colleen Burton (R)-Lakeland, submitted HB 943 to the House of Representatives. Among other changes, the bill, if passed as submitted, would alter the court’s determination of the amount and duration of an award of spousal support. Florida… Read More »
