Divorce and Family Law Blog

Manipulative behavior can create problems in a marriage. A spouse may intentionally create situations they can control to gain power over their spouse. Sometimes, spouses manipulate situations they did not create to their advantage.  Unfortunately, it can be challenging to recognize when your spouse is manipulating you. The manipulation may be subtle and could take […]

Did you know there are over 3.2 million lawsuits filed in Florida each year? That’s over 1.5 million losing parties each year. While losing a case isn’t always a matter of choosing the wrong attorney, odds are, a vast number are. When you’re picking a lawyer, it’s like choosing a teammate for one of life’s […]

“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 […]

Divorces are difficult experiences for everyone involved. The process can be long and stressful. The cost of divorce in Florida depends on several factors and varies significantly from case to case. To help you plan and budget for a divorce, here’s a look at common divorce expenses in Florida. For specific questions about your case, […]

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. That’s why many turn to uncontested divorce attorneys to help them avoid […]