Florida Family Law
Posted in Florida Family Law on October 24, 2018
Same Day Florida Divorce? Yes, it is possible to get divorced the same day your case is filed! Here are the requirements: Both parties must agree on all issues (cannot be any claims for alimony) and execute all documents we prepare; There are no children born of the marriage (i.e., a product of you and… read more
Posted in Florida Family Law on October 16, 2017
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Posted in Florida Family Law on September 15, 2017
Trials should always be the court of last resort. Statistically, most family law cases resolve without need for a trial. Mediation, the court ordered settlement conference, is where we resolve about 95% of all contested cases: divorce, modification, paternity. One reason our mediation success statistics are higher than most Florida divorce lawyers is because we… read more
Posted in Florida Family Law on August 9, 2017
Once you’ve made the decision to terminate your marriage, the question is how to divorce in Florida. There are options: (1) do it yourself (2) hire a document preparation company/paralegal or (3) hire our Florida divorce lawyer Steven D. Miller, P.A. Which one is best for you depends on several factors: uncontested or contested case;… read more
What to Expect During a Florida Divorce
Posted in Florida Family Law on August 4, 2017
The marriage has not worked out and it’s time to move on – Divorce. What should you expect? The list of questions rolling through your head will be fast and furious to say the least. Though a clean start is best for you, you need to make sure that the divorce is handled properly, whether… read more
What to Expect in Florida Family Law Mediation
Posted in Florida Family Law on July 18, 2017
Every family law case in Florida will be resolved – most contested cases are resolved by Florida mediation process. The Florida supreme court has guidelines for circuit court judges regarding the length of time that they would like to see cases resolved, however that may occur. Family law judges are overwhelmed with cases and need… read more
Collaborative Divorce – Worth the Time and Money?
Posted in Florida Family Law on May 22, 2017
Simply put, the collaborative process is designed to help people resolve issues without jumping into or if the case has been commenced, jumping out of the wonderful world of divorce court. A worthy endeavor to be sure but, like anything else, the devil is in the details. Without question, couples who choose to get divorced… read more
Posted in Florida Family Law on April 6, 2017
It takes two to tango and, as it so happens, two to make a baby. Identifying the mother – not an issue. Paternity is the legal process used to establish legal rights and responsibilities regarding a child. Most would think that being the biological father (the proverbial “sperm donor”) automatically gives him legal rights to… read more
Posted in Custody,Florida Family Law on March 15, 2017
One question we get at least two or three times per week is “How do I get full custody of my kids?” It’s not a question that is unique to mother or father. When there is a breakdown of the marriage, a change in the child raising aspect of the family will invariably occur. There… read more
Posted in Lawyers on February 17, 2017
Webster’s dictionary defines SCUMBAG as a person who is a “dishonest, unkind, or unpleasant person.” Sounds like a description many people have for lawyers. A lawyer’s job is to advance the interests of their client, within the boundaries of the law – based upon facts, not just B.S. that you make up. The problem is… read more