Category: Divorce

Florida temporary custody order

How Long Does a Temporary Custody Order Last in Florida?

Temporary custody is awarded to a non-parent family member when the parents are not in a position to provide for the care of ...
sole custody vs. joint custody

What’s the Difference Between Sole and Shared Custody?

Dealing with a child custody case isn’t easy. You need to understand sole custody versus joint custody and how each option will impact ...
Signing for attorney fees during divorce

Who Pays for Attorney Fees in a Divorce?

No default rule specifies which party pays attorney’s fees in a Florida divorce. Rather, the divorce court will look at several factors and ...
Man taking off ring after annulment

What’s the Difference Between an Annulment and Divorce?

Annulment legally declares a marriage void from the beginning or voidable because of a defect discovered during the marriage, whereas divorce ends a ...
House

Who Gets the House in a Divorce in Florida?

There is no standard answer on what happens to a couple’s house when they go through a divorce in Florida. The marital assets ...
Woman reading through divorce papers

What Happens When You Get Served Divorce Papers?

Getting served with divorce papers might be confusing and stressful, to say the least. If you are served with divorce papers, you would ...
telling your spouse you want a divorce

How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce

Divorce – How to Break it to Your Spouse The decision to divorce may be the result of much deliberation, but that does ...
Couple preparing for divorce

How to Prepare for Divorce in Florida

Steps to Take Before Filing a Petition for Divorce A petition for divorce may come as a surprise, but often there are warning ...
Man looking at watch

How Long Does a Divorce Take in Florida?

How long a divorce takes in Florida depends on several factors, primarily whether the divorce is uncontested or contested. An uncontested divorce in ...
Creating a will

Does a Divorce Decree Override a Will in Florida?

Effect of Divorce on Estate Planning in Florida In Florida, a will can supersede a divorce decree if the will clearly shows an ...

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