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My Husband Is In Prison In Florida And I Want A Divorce. Does The Fact That He’s In Prison Change The Way The Divorce Will Proceed?

  • Sep 17, 2015

If a spouse is in prison, you can still get a divorce, but you will need to work with the court so that some of the usual rules are waived....

I Want My Kids To Continue Going To Their Private School In Pasco County After Our Divorce, But My Ex Doesn’t Want To Pay For It. What Do We Do??

  • Sep 13, 2015

After a divorce, parents often do not agree about issues surrounding their children. One of the most common areas for disagreement is education. Before the divorce, the parents may have...

What Are Some Questions I Should Ask A Divorce Attorney Before Hiring Them In Florida?

  • Sep 9, 2015

It’s not easy to choose a divorce attorney. It’s an important decision, as the person you choose will be helping you through one of the most difficult periods in your...

I Have An Out-of-State Restraining Order. Can I Get It Enforced In Florida?

  • Sep 5, 2015

As long as your restraining order meets certain requirements under federal law, it can be enforced in Florida. Normally, in order to meet federal requirements, it must have been issued...

Can I Allow My Children To Live With My Mother Temporarily While I’m Out Of State?

  • Sep 1, 2015

Yes, allowing your children to live with another relative during your custodial time could affect your primary custody. Just because you have primary custody does not mean that you can...

Should I Completely Quit Using All Social Media During My Florida Divorce Case?

  • Aug 28, 2015

Completely discontinuing all use of social media during your divorce may be a bit extreme. Divorce can be a lonely time, and social media is a good way to make...

I Am Considering Divorce In Florida. If We Divorce, Who Will Be Able To Control My Funeral Wishes?

  • Aug 24, 2015

Many couples disagree about their funeral wishes. One spouse may strongly desire to be cremated and have his or her ashes sprinkled in the ocean or in the backyard. Another...

I Co-Signed For My Spouse’s Student Loans And Now We Are Thinking About Divorce. Under Florida Law, Do I Have To Pay Their Loans?

  • Aug 20, 2015

Some types of student loans require a co-signer. The co-signer is frequently the student’s parent, spouse, or another member of the family. When a person co-signs on a loan, the...

I Am Contemplating Divorce But There’s A Mortgage On Our House That Is In Both Names. What Would Happen To The House And The Mortgage In A Florida Divorce?

  • Aug 16, 2015

If a couple shares a house as their major asset, and the house has a mortgage, figuring out what to do with the house can be a major issue if...

I Got A Divorce In Florida And My Ex Died And Left Me As Beneficiary On His Life Insurance Policy. Can I Still Inherit The Money?

  • Aug 12, 2015

It depends on the circumstances. The law on beneficiaries changed in 2012. Under the 2012 law, if a beneficiary designation is made before the owner’s death on a non-probate asset,...