Careful, that Social Media Post Could be Used Against You in Your Divorce August 9, 2016 “Anything you [post] can and will be used against you in a court of law.” Are your social media posts immune from divorce court? Nope. While it may feel like an invasion of your privacy, since so many Americans are active […]
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One issue that arises frequently is that divorce and other family law cases, if they are contested, can take a long time. A party has twenty days to file their “Answer” after being served. There can be a period of at least a month or two or longer when the parties exchange or have disputes
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If both sides don’t agree to appointment of a GAL, one parent/attorney can file a motion for appointment of a Guardian ad Litem, and have the motion heard and decided by the Court. Sometimes, there can be agreement on having a GAL appointed but not who to select, and the parties can submit an agreed
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If you are planning to get a divorce from a spouse with international connections, you may be worried that your spouse will take your child overseas. You should also consider the following issues: One of the most important preventative steps you can take is to secure your child’s passport. While this does not guarantee that
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On April 24, 2016, Governor Rick Scott signed into law SB 972/HB 967, the Collaborative Law Process Act, (Collarborative Divorce) which allows divorce and other family matters to be resolved outside of court. According to Next Generation Divorce, the Collaborative Process is: a unique form of dispute resolution where clients and their attorneys agree that
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LLC vs. corporation- Limited liability company benefits LLCs protect business owners, also referred to as members, from being held personally liable for the actions of the LLC. This limited liability typically protects you from the personal risks involved if a lawsuit were to arise concerning your business — safeguarding your personal assets. A couple additional
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Whether you or your spouse have filed for divorce, you’re contemplating a divorce, or you’re in the midst of a divorce now, there are some important things you need to know that could have serious consequences in your divorce case. Sometimes clients unknowingly say or do things that end up hurting their case. I’ll explain
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Florida Divorce Laws Here you will find an overview of Florida divorce laws. From the time the Petitioner files the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, until the time the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage is signed by the Judge of the Circuit Court, Florida has certain procedures that need to be followed. These procedures
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What are the Florida DUI Penalties? 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Jail 6 to 9 months 9 months to 1 year Up to 1 year Fines and Penalties $500 to $2,000 $1,000 to $4,000 $2,000 to $5,000 License Suspension 180 days to 1 year 5 years (which can be reduced to 1) 10 years (which
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Scott scuttles Florida alimony overhaul – The Palm Beach Post For the second time in three years, Florida Gov. Rick Scott has vetoed a controversial alimony proposal, this time blaming an even more-contentious child custody component included in the latest bill. The proposal vetoed Friday would have created a formula, based on the length of
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The Florida Supreme Court upheld a provision in a prenuptial agreement signed 22 years prior, that stated the wife had no right to property titled in the husband’s name, even if he purchased it or it increased in value during the marriage. The Question The major question up for review in this case was as
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Things are happening in the state of Florida to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence (DV). Domestic violence is a very real problem, affecting hundreds of thousands of American women and children each year. Florida is a nationally recognized leader in the prevention of domestic violence through programs, policies, and services aimed at
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Same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in Florida since January 6, 2015, as a result of Brenner v. Scott, the lead case on the issue. In this case, a U.S. district court ruled the state’s same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional on August 21, 2014. The order was stayed temporarily; state attempts at extending the stay failed,
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Let’s Face It – There are a lot of lawyers! How do you find the right one?
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THERE ARE THOSE DIVORCES THAT NEVER SEEM TO END AND GO ON FOREVER
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