Divorce and Family Law Blog

“Service of process” is a necessary prerequisite to a lawsuit or a claim, including the initiation of family law actions such as divorce and petitions to modify existing child custody or child support arrangements.  You serve process on a defendant in a lawsuit when you have a neutral third party notify them of the proceedings […]

It is difficult to calculate how much a divorce costs in Florida with absolute accuracy. Each case is unique. The circumstances of the situation will ultimately determine the costs and time involved in obtaining a divorce.  The primary factor determining the divorce cost in Florida is the spouses’ ability to reach an agreement. The cost […]

A typical divorce is complex, time-consuming, and traumatic. You might question whether you wish to suffer all of this just for the sake of your divorce. Additionally, if you are having financial problems, you might feel that you simply cannot afford to pay a lawyer.  So, can you file for a divorce without a lawyer? […]

Florida has two procedures to end a marriage legally. You can divorce your spouse under Florida’s divorce laws or petition the court for an annulment. Both procedures legally end the marriage, but an annulment goes one step further.  An annulment voids the marriage. The law does not recognize that the parties were ever married. Annulments […]

Are you considering the odds you will end up divorced? The decision to divorce is affected by various factors. Many things can impact the stability of a marriage. No single trait or habit can be blamed for causing divorce.  Yet, certain risk factors that can increase the likelihood of a couple going their separate ways […]

“Common law marriages” are marriages that some states recognize, even without a marriage license, if two people live together in a conjugal relationship for a long enough time.  Although Florida once recognized common law marriages, it no longer does so unless an exception applies (we’ll fill you in below). Surprisingly, cohabitation itself was against the […]

Divorce is a difficult, highly emotional process, especially when spouses are unable to agree and settle. If you’re faced with the possibility of a contested divorce, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure. Fortunately, an experienced Florida divorce attorney can help you deal with the process and see you through to the other side.  Contested vs. […]

Divorce can be (and often is) messy, financially draining, and emotionally devastating. Add children to the picture, and that pressure essentially doubles. For many divorcing couples, the idea of fighting a court battle against someone they once loved enough to marry is stomach-churning. The truth, however, is that time changes everything, and couples might find […]

A restraining order, also known as an injunction or order of protection, is a court order demanding that the recipient keep a certain minimum distance from the person who sought the order (the victim). A court might, for example, order an abusive domestic partner to stay at least 500 feet away from the person who […]

Florida law provides two paths to obtain a divorce: contested and uncontested. The primary difference between a contested divorce and an uncontested divorce is the agreement between the parties.  Other differences include the time it takes to obtain a divorce and the costs involved. Generally, it is less costly and time-consuming to obtain an uncontested […]