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  • How Are Veterans Benefits Affected by Divorce?

    Florida is considered an equitable distribution state; meaning, courts will presume an equal division of marital assets and liabilities, unless a party demonstrates some justification to deviate from such a division. Are Disability Benefits Marital Property? The provisions of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act excludes your Veterans Benefits Administration (VA) disability ...
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  • The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

    When parents of a minor child get a divorce , child custody is a critical issue of contention. When a court issues a final divorce decree, it usually includes custody orders that stay in effect for years afterward. Custody orders can be modified later, but traditionally only the court that issued the custody order has jurisdiction to modify it. The traditional system became a burden for divorced ...
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  • Divorce and Childhood Obesity

    What Health Risks Result from Childhood Obesity? September is National Childhood Obesity Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) , approximately 19% of children (about 1 in 5) in the United States are considered obese. Obesity puts children at an increased risk for serious health conditions, including: Asthma; Sleep apnea; Type 2 diabetes; and Heart disease. The Risk of Obesity ...
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  • Who Gets Child Custody Pending a Divorce?

    Which parent gets custody of a child while divorce proceedings are pending? In general, family law courts will ultimately consider the child’s best interests to determine the custody arrangement during a divorce: joint or sole custody. If you’re going through a divorce and are concerned about losing full rights to your children, you don’t have to be unprepared. An experienced Altamonte child ...
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  • Why Staying Together for the Kids is a Problem?

    Determining whether or not divorce is the best solution to the marriage issues you’re experiencing is never that simple. The truth is divorce is arguing one of the most difficult decisions you have to make in your life because you’ve invested years in building a family. But does staying together for the sake of the children do more harm than good? Unfortunately, if you decide to stick things out ...
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  • How Long Do I Have to Pay Alimony?

    When it comes to alimony, you probably have two questions: (1) how much, and (2) for how long? Unfortunately, there is no one answer. Each case is unique and so each alimony determination will be different. What is certain is that the courts will consider these factors when determining alimony: The length of the marriage The ages and health of the spouses The time and expense required for the ...
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  • Documents You Must Have Ready For Your Divorce

    A divorce is rarely ever simple, especially when you’re dealing with children, high assets, properties, businesses or retirement savings plans. While you can never really prepare for the emotional stress a divorce can bring, you can make your life easier by organizing and copying important documents. Below is a list of what you may need: Marital or separation agreements : Collect your prenuptial, ...
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  • What You Need to Know About Relocating After Divorce

    Oftentimes, many individuals feel tempted to relocate after a divorce to leave the past behind and embark on a truly fresh start somewhere new. While the concept of hitting refresh on life is undoubtedly appealing, moving out of state can cause some problems if you and your ex-spouse share minor children and are not in agreement regarding the move. Before you start packing up your belongings, ...
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  • The Benefits of an Uncontested Divorce

    Oftentimes, when couples divorce, they tend to expect a nasty battle and are prepared to fight, especially if there is an immense amount of bad blood between them. Spouses feel tempted to get back at one another for any number of wrongdoings and misdeeds which may have occurred throughout the marriage. However, despite the anger some might feel, most individuals desire a divorce that is ...
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  • High Net Worth Divorce: Hold Onto Your Prized Possessions

    Couples going through a divorce will eventually need to decide how to complete property division in order for the divorce to move forward. In Florida, equitable distribution rules are used to split up marital property fairly, not necessarily equal. For many divorcees, property division is not too large of a hurdle, for they do not share many marital assets. However, for couples that own large ...
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  • Divorce Do’s and Don'ts

    It is no secret that divorce can be an emotional process. Even when the situation appears to be amicable, tempers can run high and the stress of it can put both parties over the edge and cause them to react. However, it is important to remember that your actions have consequences, so you should never act out impulsively due to your emotions or the results could cost you and impact the outcome of ...
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  • The Impact of Domestic Violence on Divorce

    Ending your marriage to an abusive spouse takes a lot of courage and strength. As you begin this process, your attorney will inform you of the impact it can have on your divorce, including child custody, spousal support, and property division. If you are the victim of domestic violence and are seeking a divorce from your spouse, it is crucial to obtain legal representation as soon as possible. ...
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  • When Is My Divorce Final?

    Many people who are in the midst of the divorce process are often so overwhelmed and emotionally spent that they cannot wait for it to all be over, even if they were resistant to the idea of getting a divorce. Even after you and your spouse work out the details of your settlement, whether in mediation or through litigation, your divorce is only official once you get a Final Judgment of Divorce. ...
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  • Can I Still Use Social Media During My Divorce?

    Many of us are constantly plugged in, especially when it comes to social media. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter all invite us to share every detail of our lives with our friends, family, and acquaintances. It has even become commonplace for people to vent their frustrations or to tap into their followers for advice on specific problems and situations. This is usually not a big deal ...
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  • How to Make Your Divorce as Simple as Possible

    When your marriage comes to an end, it can be a devastating and emotionally difficult experience. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse might have a lot of bitter and unresolved feelings or anger, but it is still possible to make this divorce as simple as possible to avoid further heartache. Here are some tips on how to have a smoother and simpler divorce: Cooperate: Of course, this is not an easy ...
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  • How to Get a Divorce in Florida

    Divorce proceedings depend on whether or not it is a contested or uncontested divorce. In an uncontested divorce, both parties agree to the terms of the divorce. In a contested divorce, each party disagrees about the terms of dissolution. Disagreements in contested divorces are often over assets like homes, automobiles, bank accounts, retirement accounts, and child custody. How Much Does it Cost ...
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  • Pros and Cons of a Prenuptial Agreement

    Many couples fear that getting a prenuptial agreement will negatively affect the trust or romance experienced in their relationship. However, a prenup can be a practical solution to help couples deal with the uncomfortable topic of discussing finances. With more than 50% of all marriages ending in divorce, it is a good idea to consider a prenuptial agreement before you get married. A prenuptial ...
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  • Discovering Hidden Assets During Divorce

    In a divorce , it isn’t uncommon for one or both spouses to try to hide assets, especially in high net worth divorces . Unreported or hidden assets are often alleged by the spouse who isn’t the main earner, and if found to be true, the court can punish the guilty spouse. If a divorce has been planned by one spouse, they may have stashed away income or assets for themselves before filing for ...
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  • What is Separate Property?

    In a divorce , couples will need to divide marital property or assets that they gained as a married couple. But what happened to property that isn’t part of the marital property? Known as separate property or non-marital property, these assets belong to the spouse that owned them before the marriage, and are not divided in the divorce. Separate property can become marital property through several ...
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  • What Happens to Your Debt after a Divorce?

    When most people think about property and asset division, they think about divvying up their finances and home, cars, things, etc. Most people don’t factor the division of debt into their divorce process or even realize that debt can be considered part of the marital community. In most divorce cases, it is divided between spouses based on a number of different factors. It is ironic that debt is ...
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  • Factors Considered when Determining Alimony

    During the divorce process , there are a number of details that will be addressed and determined, including custody, property division, and child support. One of these factors that will be decided upon is alimony or spousal support . During the divorce process, a judge will decide how much one spouse will pay and the duration of which the spouse will pay. Our Altamonte Springs family law attorney ...
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  • Benefits of Joint Child Custody

    As you are going through a divorce , who gets custody of your children is probably right at the top of your priority lists. Many parents instinctively want child custody rights all to themselves so they can spend as much time with their kids as possible. While this is certainly understandable, sole custody is probably not as beneficial as it seems on the surface. Family law courts tend to favor ...
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  • How to Pursue Sole Custody of Your Children

    In general, family law courts do not lean towards sole child custody orders following a divorce . There is plenty of evidence and case studies that determined joint custody is typically better for both the parents and the children, so if you want sole custody, you will need to fight for it. Not only are you going to be up against your ex-spouse, but also the judge who will probably be skeptical ...
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