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I Have Joint Legal Custody In Florida Of My Children With My Ex, And We Cannot Agree On Things Like Where They Will Go To School And What Types Of Medical Treatments They Need. What Can We Do?

  • May 16, 2015

After your divorce, you may have hoped that you would never again have to talk to your ex or be required to work with him or her on anything. If...

Is Permanent Alimony Likely To Be Awarded In A Florida Divorce? Are The Rules About Alimony Changing?

  • May 8, 2015

Permanent alimony is sometimes awarded in Florida. The situations in which permanent alimony is most likely to be awarded involve marriages that are longer in duration, and in which there...

I Have Been Unhappily Married In Florida For A Long Time. Is January A Good Time To File For Divorce?

  • May 4, 2015

There are some good reasons as well as problems with filing for divorce in January. January is the busiest time of year for most divorce attorneys - many unhappy couples...

What Is The Best Way To Separate My Finances After A Divorce In Florida?

  • Apr 30, 2015

Separating finances that have been intertwined for years can be very tricky. The best thing a person can do to protect his or her finances during a divorce is to...

I Want To Take My Child Out Of The Country, But I Have Been Told I Have To Get My Child’s Other Parent To Agree To Allow Him To Have A Passport. What Can I Do In Florida If I Can’t Find The Other Parent?

  • Apr 26, 2015

That’s a frustrating situation. Yes, normally in order to get a passport for your child you must get the other parent to agree. If you are unable to locate your...

Should I File A Contested Or An Uncontested Divorce In Florida? What’s The Difference? Which Would Work Better For My Situation?

  • Apr 22, 2015

Florida is a no-fault state for divorce, so the parties can get divorced without proving any reason beyond irreconcilable differences. Some issues of fault could come into play, such as...

What Should I Do If My Driver’s License Or Passport Has Been Suspended For Non-Payment Of Child Support In Florida?

  • Apr 18, 2015

The state of Florida will often suspend a parent’s driver’s license for failing to pay child support. Obviously, losing your driver’s license can limit your ability to go to work, which...

Can I Be Forced To Pay For My Children’s Private School Tuition In A Divorce In Florida?

  • Apr 14, 2015

Florida law does not specifically state that parents can be forced to pay for private school tuition in a divorce. Instead, it publishes a guideline amount for child support. If parents have...

What Is An Injunction Against Sexual Violence In Florida?

  • Apr 13, 2015

An injunction against sexual violence is for individuals who have been the victim of sexual violence in Florida. “Sexual violence” is defined as sexual battery, a lewd sexual act involving...

I Am About To File My Taxes And Am Recently Divorced In Florida. Who Gets To File As Head Of Household And Is That A Good Idea?

  • Apr 10, 2015

Anyone with questions about taxes and divorce should consult with a tax specialist. However, in general it’s advantageous for most taxpayers to file as head of household. The standard deduction...