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The Divorce Process Explained by a Lawyer

Posted in Lawyers on February 17, 2017

The divorce rate in Florida is OUT OF CONTROL!  The breakdown of the family unit in Florida and all other states will be the demise of our great country.  What a shame! If your marriage is IRRETRIEVABLY BROKEN you are entitled to get a Florida divorce – no if’s and’s or but’s about it.  The… read more


Divorce Laws and Proceedings

Posted in Florida Family Law on February 17, 2017

A divorce is known as “Termination of marriage” in Florida. Florida is a “no –fault” state. If you want to get divorced, the Florida divorce court will do just that. There is a little used provision in Florida divorce law that allows a judge to stay the proceedings (i.e., place the entire case “on hold) for 6… read more


Things to Know About Hiring a Divorce Lawyer

Posted in Lawyers on February 17, 2017

There are 2 types of divorce cases: CONTESTED DISSOLUTION: When there are some questions related to the case being filed for a divorce by a spouse, or when one party disagrees on getting divorced, how to divide property/debt or how to deal with child related issues. UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTION: When you and your spouse agree on… read more


Understanding Divorce Lawyers

Posted in Lawyers on February 16, 2017

Most lawyers don’t talk English.  They talk like, well, a lawyer and most of the time you’ve got absolutely no idea what they’re talking about.  It’s frustrating, you’re paying a lot of money and you really should be able to understand what your lawyer’s talking about. Makes sense, right? As a lawyer, you’d think that I would understand lawyer… read more


Why People Hate Divorce Lawyers

Posted in Lawyers on February 16, 2017

(The names have been changed to protect the “innocent”) Here’s the case: Broward County, 24 year marriage, 2 children, little bit of property.  Both parties nice people, good parents, love their kids.  I represent Dad.  Mom has another lawyer.  Dad works, mom was stay at home mom and did some part time consulting work but got laid… read more


An Example of Why You Want a Trusted Divorce Lawyer

Posted in Lawyers on February 16, 2017

Webster’s dictionary defines SCOUNDREL as a person who is cruel or dishonest, which is how many people feel about lawyers.  Sometimes Florida divorce lawyer do things that may justify that thought. Example: In most family law matters, a competent Florida family law attorney, if you tell him/her the facts, should be able to tell you… read more


Relocation of Minor Children

Posted in Florida Family Law on February 16, 2017

Divorce and Relocation of the Children According to Florida Law The divorce case is over and you’ve decided to relocate yourself and your children. Not so fast! As most Florida divorce judges will tell, relocation of children (you may go wherever you’d like, the children are another story) is one of the only family law… read more


You’ve Decided You’re Ready for A Divorce, What Happens Next?

Posted in Lawyers on February 4, 2017

Divorce – ‘dissolution of marriage’ –  is one of the most difficult decisions in life. It is followed by pain, and anxiety. Generally, divorce isn’t considered a good thing, but sometimes it becomes inevitable and you are left with no choice but to part ways. The path to divorce seems easy, but its legal nature… read more