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How to Complete an Uncontested Divorce
If you meet certain requirements, such as not having any minor children with your spouse and agreeing with him or her about how you will divide your marital assets, you could be eligible for an uncontested divorce. This is a simpler, more straightforward way to end your marriage than a traditional courtroom divorce. By… Read More »
Who Can Have an Uncontested Divorce?
An uncontested divorce, also known as a simplified dissolution of marriage, is an option for divorcing Florida couples who want a streamlined process. Because it is a simpler process than divorcing through litigation, it can be far less expensive for a couple. Not every couple is eligible for an uncontested divorce. Florida law has… Read More »
Working through your Emotional Distress After an Accident
Your physical and mental health are linked. That is a fact. So when you are physically injured, it is possible and even likely that you will experience emotional and psychological distress as a result. Do not dismiss your mental state or tell yourself that your feelings are not valid. Your feelings are valid and… Read More »
What Does Child Support Cover?
When the court develops a child support order for a divorcing couple, it uses a set of guidelines that include the couple’s combined income, the standard cost of raising the number of children named on the order, and any special needs or considerations for one or more of the couple’s children. Once the child… Read More »
Which Types of Car Accident are Most Likely to Kill Victims?
Any type of car accident can result in an injury or death. But some types of car accident are more likely to result in serious injuries like head trauma, severe cuts and burns, and limb amputations than others. The type of accident a victim experiences is not the only factor that can determine how… Read More »
What Happens with Custody when a Parent is in Jail?
When a parent is convicted of a crime and sentenced to time in jail, one of his or her first thoughts may be how the jail sentence will affect his or her parenting plan. Obviously, a parenting plan that has the child regularly spending time in both parents’ homes cannot be maintained while one… Read More »
Changing Names After Divorce: You and your kids
When a family goes through a divorce, it can mean experiencing changes to some of the most central aspects of their lives. Children and their parents can find themselves living in different homes, with new schools and jobs, and with a new family dynamic. One issue which can come up during this time is… Read More »
Effects of Domestic Violence During Pregnancy
When a pregnant woman is abused, she is not the only one who suffers. The fetus developing inside her suffers as well, sometimes to the point of suffering permanent disabilities after birth. All types of domestic violence – physical, emotional, sexual, and even financial – can have a lasting impact on a pregnant woman… Read More »
Types of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can affect any couple. It occurs in same sex and heterosexual marriages, in households of all socioeconomic levels, and among individuals of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Women can abuse their male partners just as easily as men can abuse female partners. Domestic violence also comes in many forms. Not all… Read More »
Dividing a Small Business in a Divorce
Many Florida couples operate small businesses together to support themselves and their families. In some cases, the couple operates the business as equal partners. In other cases, one partner operates the business full time while the other stays home with their children, works at the business part time, or works at a job with… Read More »
