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How to Choose the Best Divorce Lawyer in Daytona Beach or Volusia County
Thu, Jan 28, 2016
Choosing a lawyer these days is much different than it used to be. Back in the day, communities were smaller and there were less lawyers from which to choose. Most people in town knew the names of the best lawyers or knew who to ask to find the names... Read More
Does Adultery Affect a Divorce in Florida
Wed, Oct 28, 2015
As a divorce attorney with over 30 years of experience, I can tell you first hand that marital infidelity is the number one cause for the breakup of marriages. While a researcher might say my evidence is anecdotal, client after client appears for the... Read More
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Prenuptial Agreement
Fri, Sep 11, 2015
In an opinion released on September 10, 2015, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the provisions of a prenuptial agreement were broad enough to waive a wife’s claim to any assets owned by husband at the time of the agreement or acquired in his name ... Read More
Divorce - A New Chapter In Your Life
Tue, Aug 04, 2015
My clients often report that they feel one hundred per cent better after their first consult. The road to an appointment with a divorce lawyer spans many miles. During that first visit, we discuss exactly what to expect during a divorce. Read More
Parental Responsibility
Mon, Apr 27, 2015
Under the dissolution of marriage statute in the state of Florida, when the parties have minor children, one of the first matters that must be decided and made part of what is called the Parenting Plan, is parental responsibility for their children. ... Read More
Unmarried Parenting Plans
Mon, Apr 20, 2015
According to a recent poll cited in the New York Times, marriage is disappearing. More than 40 per cent of new mothers are unmarried. Many young adults find themselves drifting into parenthood unintentionally. They may be living together when the ch... Read More
What About The House?
Tue, Mar 17, 2015
One of the many difficult decisions divorcing couples face, involves what to do with the their single most valuable marital asset- the marital home. Few questions present such a tightly woven blend of emotional and financial issues. As the repositor... Read More
Are You Prepared to File for Divorce
Fri, Feb 27, 2015
According to leading legal research website, Westlaw, March is the peak month for divorce filings. Divorce filings uptick in January and reach a crescendo in March. This phenomenon is no doubt related to new year’s resolutions and people’s commitmen... Read More
Is a Medical or Other Professional Practice a Marital Asset and, if so, How is it Valued and Distributed in a Florida Divorce?
Mon, Feb 23, 2015
The Florida Supreme Court ruled in 1991 that if a husband's law practice had monetary value over and above the value of its tangible assets, separate and distinct from the reputation of the husband, then the practice had "good will," and the good wil... Read More
Alimony Reform - Stay Tuned...
Wed, Feb 18, 2015
In the next few weeks, our Florida Legislatures will be convening for their annual legislative session in Tallahassee. Hundreds of bills and legislative proposals on a variety of issues will be addressed in subcommittee meetings and by the State Hous... Read More
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