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I’m Considering Divorcing In Florida But Am Concerned About Alimony. Will The Court Give Us Each 50 Percent Of Our Income In Alimony?

  • Apr 5, 2015

No, a court will not necessarily make sure that you two each have the same amount of income after a divorce. A court will take a variety of factors into...

I’m Getting Divorced In Florida. Do We Have To Split Our Assets Equally?

  • Apr 2, 2015

No, you do not necessarily split your assets equally in a divorce in Florida. Florida law says that assets and debts will be equitably divided. Any non-marital assets and debts...

Can My Ex Stop Paying Child Support In Florida If He Never Sees The Kids?

  • Mar 29, 2015

No, your ex cannot stop paying child support if he doesn’t see the kids. Child support and child visitation are two completely separate issues. Your ex owes child support because...

What Are My Legal Options In Florida If My Estranged Husband Keeps Coming And Going From Our House And Taking My Things?

  • Mar 25, 2015

I’m very sorry to hear about that your ex-husband is tormenting you and making you feel unsafe in your own home. In a situation like that, you have a couple...

I Am So Unhappy With My Florida Divorce Attorney, But Have Already Paid Them A Great Deal Of Money. What Are My Options Now?

  • Mar 21, 2015

If you are not happy with your divorce attorney, there are some things you should do, and some things you should not do. First, since your attorney has already taken...

My Spouse Left Me And Moved To Another State And I Have Been Unable To Locate Them. Can I Still Get A Divorce In Florida?

  • Mar 1, 2015

I’m sorry to hear that. Yes, fortunately you can still get a divorce if your spouse is not able to be located. If Florida didn’t have such laws, it could...

I Have Been Married Almost 10 Years And Want To Get Divorced In Florida. Should I Wait Until After We’ve Been Married 10 Years To Divorce?

  • Feb 25, 2015

If your marriage is a bad one and you are desperate to divorce, that’s understandable, but if you are just shy of being married 10 years, you may want to...

Do I Really Need A Prenuptial Agreement In Florida If I Don’t Have Many Assets?

  • Feb 21, 2015

It depends. If you don’t have a lot of assets that you are bringing into the marriage, and if you do not have a large earning potential or anticipate ever...

My Husband Is Abusive And I Want Out. What’s The Best Way To File For Divorce In Florida When An Abusive Spouse Is Involved?

  • Feb 17, 2015

It’s never easy to end your marriage. When you are married to an abusive spouse, however, an already bad situation can become even worse. If your husband is abusive and...

What Is The Status Of The Change In The Law Regarding Alimony And Child Custody In Florida?

  • Feb 13, 2015

For a while it appeared that big changes may be taking effect that would have restructured alimony payments and child custody in Florida. However, Governor Rick Scott vetoed the bill...