Category: Divorce

what happens if i dont sign divorce papers

What Happens If You Don’t Sign Divorce Papers in Florida?

It’s a myth that your Florida divorce can’t move forward if you don’t sign divorce papers. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, which ...
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How to Get an Annulment in Florida

While both divorce and annulment end the marriage in the eyes of the law, annulment seeks to dissolve a marriage that was invalid ...
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How Can a Father Get Full Custody in Florida?

The father can only get full custody of a child in some cases in Florida. It usually occurs if the court believes awarding ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...

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