A Premarital Agreement, also sometimes known as a Prenuptial Agreement, is an agreement or contract entered into by a couple who intend to marry. The purpose of the agreement is to set forth the couple’s intentions regarding certain rights after the parties are...
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An auto accident can hurt your back in several different ways
Any part of your body can suffer injuries in a motor vehicle accident. However, the back region is particularly vulnerable to the impact and sudden forces that arise in a car crash. The spine is a complex structure consisting of bones, ligaments, muscles and nerves....
What is “mandatory disclosure” in a Florida dissolution of marriage case?
In order to assure that the parties and the court are fully informed on all issues regarding assets, liabilities and income, the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure set forth requirements for mandatory disclosure. Mandatory disclosure is required so that the parties...
Parenting Plans: Determining Parental Responsibility and Timesharing
A parenting plan in a Florida divorce is a written document approved by the court which sets forth important matters pertaining to the couple’s minor children. The parenting plan can be agreed upon by the parents or it can be determined by the court. Specifically, the...
What should I do to prepare myself if I am contemplating a divorce?
In Florida, as in most states, if you are considering a divorce, there are a number of matters that you need to think about and steps that you should take. First and foremost, you should think about your safety and well-being as well as that of any minor children. If...
“Uncontested” Divorce in Florida—What Does it Mean?
In our law practice, we often hear people contact us saying they need a divorce but that it will be “uncontested.” Sometimes they are correct in saying this but in other cases, they don’t really understand what an uncontested divorce means. The meaning is broader than...
Parental Responsibility in a Florida Divorce
We often hear parents who are seeking a divorce use the term “child custody.” The fact of the matter is that the term custody is no longer used in Florida dissolution of marriage proceedings. Instead, the terms “parental responsibility” and “time-sharing” cover what...
Jurisdiction over a divorce in Florida: Can you file here?
Jurisdiction is what gives a court the power and authority over the subject matter (known as “subject-matter jurisdiction”) and over the persons involved in a divorce case (known as “personal or in personam jurisdiction.” In Florida, the Circuit Courts resolve most...
Family Law Courts are Courts of Equity
Family law matters in Florida, including divorce, parenting and timesharing of minor children, division of assets, child support, and alimony, are governed by Chapter 61, Florida Statutes, along with applicable caselaw. These matters are said to be in “chancery.” This...