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The issue of alimony is often the most fought-over divorce legal issue between couples going through a divorce. After all, it seems only natural that one spouse would be hesitant or even loathe to pay alimony while the other spouse may see alimony as a necessary...
Child custody disputes can be emotionally wrenching, but they are decided by legal arguments, not emotional appeals. The focus of the judge’s decision will be on what’s in the child’s best interests. This term refers to a legal standard, and is based on a long list of...
For many same-sex couples, they remember the time before marriage and divorce equality. They remember not being able to get married without traveling to another state, and not being able to get a divorce because their state did not recognize their marriage. The...
There are a lot of financial implications tied to your divorce. Although Florida’s equitable division laws mean that you should get your fair share of marital assets, the outcome of your property division will depend on a number of factors. It’s important to note that...
For Florida parents who are going through a divorce, their primary concerns are the effect it is having on the children and how to maintain a loving relationship with them in the future. Parents filter a moment in time such as divorce through the lens of many life...
Dividing assets can have long-term consequences when a couple ends their marriage. Transparency is important for an equitable division. But spouses face the temptation of hiding assets during a divorce to keep more money or just out of spite. A spouse may get an...
Throughout their lives, people in Florida purchase various types of property and assets, put money in bank accounts, and have retirement accounts, vehicles, collectibles and other types of property. They acquire these various assets at different points in time in...
The Polk County courts who hear family law cases are going to require those involved to try family law mediation before taking a dispute before a judge. While there are some exceptions to this policy, a Lakeland resident dealing with a family law case should prepare...
If your marriage has been rocky lately, then you might be wondering if divorce is right for you. It’s a big question to answer, and taking the plunge into marriage dissolution is a serious decision to make. But, depending on the facts of your situation, divorce may be...
Many people in Polk County own a part of a small or family business. For some, their stake in a family business or other close business may be the primary source of their wealth and their income. Additionally, Lakeland residents may have a lot of emotional and other...