Understanding Divorce in Florida

November 14, 2017

What to Expect When Getting a Divorce

If you and your spouse have decided or are thinking about getting a divorce, it can be a confusing and long process. In Florida, divorce is known as dissolution of marriage and there are different types of dissolution dependant on your circumstances. The process for each type and the outcomes are different. Below is a summary to help you understand the basics of getting a divorce and what options are available to you.

Petitioning for Dissolution of Marriage in Florida requires at least one person from the marriage to be a Florida resident for at least six months. The average cost of divorce in Florida can vary depending on the type of divorce and the circumstances between the divorcing party.

Top 10 Things To Know If You’re Getting Divorced

May 1, 2017

Tips for Navigating Divorce

Whether you have already started the divorce process or believe divorce is in your future, it is important to be as prepared as you can be for such a life-changing event. With over 40 years of combined experience with divorce law, we understand navigating this new chapter can be hard.

To make it easier for couples looking for help, we’ve compiled the most important things to keep in mind when you’re going through this transition.

Why Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer?

December 7, 2016

Reasons to Hire a Divorce Attorney in Florida

It can be tempting to forego consulting a lawyer when preparing for a divorce, but representing yourself in any legal matter is not as easy as it may sound. Those who choose to represent themselves in legal procedures without the aid of an attorney are known as “pro se”.

Although you have the right to represent yourself in a court of law, many do not understand that choosing to do so means that the courts will expect you to follow the same rules and procedures that an attorney must follow.

3 Things Not to do When You Get a Divorce

August 1, 2016

Divorce Advice: Avoiding Common Mistakes

Most people that have been through a divorce will tell you that during the divorce process they made many mistakes. Some heart-wrenching and some financially costly. The good news is that you can easily avoid many of the most common mistakes that people make.

Here are our top 3 mistakes to avoid:

Top 5 Things To Know For Divorce

July 25, 2016

Advice for Going through Divorce in Florida

If you are going through a divorce and overwhelmed with emotions, please know you are not alone. Divorce is an emotionally trying time for everyone. It can seem overwhelming when first presented with this new reality, or be tempting to take action without actual consideration of the future results, but it’s important to approach the process with a clear head.

With over 40 years of combined experience, we’ve had plenty of time to learn what helps and hurts people in a divorce. Were are our top 5 things we want you to know when you’re going through a divorce:

5 Things To Look For In a Divorce Attorney

July 19, 2016

Learn the Best Qualities Every Attorney Should Have

There are so many good lawyers in a given county that are all working hard to help people navigate through the laws of their country and state. When you are going through a divorce, it can be overwhelming to determine who is going to be the best lawyer for you.

There are several things to consider when choosing a divorce attorney. Below are our top qualities we think all the best attorneys should have to help their clients get the most out of the divorce process.

5 Important Financial Tips for Divorce

June 15, 2016

How to Keep your Finances in Check During Divorce

One of the biggest concerns of both parties going through a divorce is what their financial future will look like. Moving from a marriage where assets, bank accounts and debts were shared to a world where it is split in two can be extremely stressful. To ease the financial stress, you must analyze your present finances and also estimate your future living costs.

We’ve compile dthe best tips on how to keep your financial worries at a minimum.

5 Steps for Filing for Divorce

June 8, 2016

What to do When You’re Ready to File for Divorce in Florida

Ending your marriage is not a decision you enter lightly. The dissolution of marriage in Florida has not just legal repercussions, but emotional side effects as well.

However, if you are thinking about filing for divorce, there are steps you can take to better prepare you for the legal proceedings that will follow.

Communicating with Your Ex

March 21, 2016

If you are co-parenting after a divorce, communication with your ex is going to be a necessary part of raising your family. Many people had communication issues during the marriage and will still feel those same frustrations in the discussions they have with their exes. Remember when you are talking to your ex that you are communicating to help your children. It is important to maintain calm and focus on conflict-free communication.

We love this helpful list from the HelpGuide on how you can initiate and maintain effective communication:

- Use a business-like tone. Mentally try to look at your relationship with your ex-spouse as a business partnership and your “business” is ensuring the children’s well-being. So, in all your communications treat them as you would a work colleague.
- Ask, don’t tell. Instead of telling your ex what you want, which when emotions are running high, can be construed as a demand, try rephrasing as much as you can as a question like, “Are you open to trying…?” or “Would you be willing to…?”

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