Divorce and Family Law Blog

Dividing marital property is one of the most contentious and stressful parts of divorce proceedings. Florida law uses equitable distribution guidelines to determine how marital property is divided in a Florida divorce. Equitable distribution seeks to divide property fairly and evenly between spouses, not 50/50.  Marital property is anything the couple purchased, obtained, or gained […]

Not all couples need to hire an attorney to divorce in Orlando, Florida. You can prepare and file the divorce papers yourself. However, there are situations where having legal counsel can protect your best interests. Deciding whether you need a divorce lawyer can be challenging. If you and your spouse agree that you want to […]

Divorce or dissolution of marriage can be difficult, even when both spouses agree that it is best. It can be incredibly frustrating when one spouse refuses to cooperate with the divorce process. Unfortunately, it can also result in a battle in divorce court when a spouse refuses to negotiate a fair settlement for property division, […]

It is unfortunate, but sometimes a spouse dies during a divorce action. When that occurs, the divorce stops. Instead of being divorced, the spouse becomes a surviving spouse. When your lawyer notifies the court of your spouse’s death, the court dismisses the divorce proceedings. It does not issue a final order regarding any issues related […]

If you are married to a narcissist, you already know that going through a divorce with your spouse will be an emotional, expensive, and complicated process. People unfamiliar with narcissists do not understand that underneath the charming and polished exterior lies a dark personality that lacks empathy for others.  A narcissist puts themselves before their […]

Couples get married for countless reasons. Divorces happen for just as many. But divorce may also include contributing factors caused by outside influences, like car accidents.  While you might not think a car accident could lead to divorce, it does lead to stress and financial problems; it can make even healthy relationships less tenable. If […]

Divorces are common in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly one-half of all marriages end in divorce. Those rates vary by state, with Maine and Nevada being the states with the highest rates of divorce. While many people dread divorce, it isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes […]

Even though gay marriage has been nationally recognized since 2015, there are still many antiquated laws governing marriage. These laws were invented when opposite-sex marriage was the only option, and many of them have not been updated. Across the country, there can still be uncertainty about certain rights and freedoms of a same-sex union. This […]

In 1940, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) was passed to protect soldiers on active duty. Since then, it has been amended several times and now bears the name Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This act protects soldiers from civil litigation while they serve the country. Since active servicemembers may not be able […]

Whether you and your spouse have started discussing divorce or you’ve recently filed for divorce, you might be wondering how long the process will take. Every case is different, and the exact timeframe of a divorce varies depending on the family and their unique circumstances. Some divorces can be finalized in a matter of weeks, while […]