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Posted on Dec 29, 2010 By Robert Sparks
Several questions and issues are raised throughout the course of a Florida divorce. One common question most parties ask is whether their child or children will be able to testify or speak with the ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2010 By Chris Givens
Yes. In Florida, divorce cases can be recognized or enforced by eight different methods. The first of these methods is by Article IV, Section 1 of the United States Constitution, the "full faith ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2010 By Robert Sparks
Throughout the course of a Florida divorce each party will have to face different choices regarding the preparation of their case. Depending on the complexity of the issues in a particular divorce, ...
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Posted on Dec 20, 2010 By Chris Givens
In Florida family law cases, awards of permanent periodic alimony may be modified. Alimony awards can be modified if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the entry of the final ...
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Posted on Dec 14, 2010 By Robert Sparks
One of the most litigious aspects of a Florida divorce is establishing the proper timesharing schedule between minor children and the parents. Often times, the parties in a divorce case are able to ...
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Posted on Dec 9, 2010 By Garrett Riley
When a spouse decides that their marriage is irretrievably broken and decides to file for divorce, does it matter when they file their divorce papers? Is there any significance attached to that date? ...
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Posted on Dec 7, 2010 By Robert Sparks
Unfortunately, many parties to a Florida divorce find themselves facing enforcement issues after they have reached a settlement agreement or after the court has issued a final judgment in their case. ...
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Posted on Nov 26, 2010 By Chris Givens
A recent Huffington Post Divorce article described ten things that people should consider before filing for divorce. The second thing mentioned was that it was important to know as much as possible ...
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Posted on Nov 24, 2010 By Chris Givens
A recent Huffington Post Divorce article listed ten things that people should consider before filing for divorce. The first item listed was to "Start with a good marriage counselor". I advise ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2010 By Robert Sparks
One aspect of divorce that each party must analyze is the cost. A Florida divorce can vary in the expense and one can expect that a more contentious divorce will in turn cost more. Thus with extended ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2010 By Robert Sparks
Many Florida divorce cases are resolved through the execution of a marital settlement agreement, also known as an MSA. As part of the MSA, the parties establish the terms and conditions related to the ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2010 By Garrett Riley
The rapper Lil' Wayne just had his fifth paternity case filed against him. If he is the father, it would be his fifth child with five different women. One family law question that arises out of this ...
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Posted on Nov 12, 2010 By Robert Sparks
In many Florida divorce cases a party will have to attend a case management conference. A case management conference can be requested by the judge or it can be procedural and scheduled at the time a ...
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Posted on Nov 9, 2010 By Robert Sparks
Throughout the course of a Florida divorce it is almost certain that the parties will attend mediation. Mediation is often scheduled by the parties or is ordered by the court in an attempt for the ...
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Posted on Nov 8, 2010 By Robert Sparks
In order to obtain a divorce in the state of Florida one party must be a resident of the state for at least six months proceeding the date the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed. Once one ...
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Posted on Nov 5, 2010 By Chris Givens
This topic was recently discussed by "The Credit Guy" in the Rapid City Journal. A woman who went through a divorce wrote in with a question about what to do now that a credit card company is now ...
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Posted on Nov 4, 2010 By Garrett Riley
As discussed previously on our blogs here, there have been some legislative changes to the Florida family law statutes regarding child support guidelines beginning in October of 2010. One of the ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2010 By Chris Givens
"Is it still mine after we divorce ?" This is a question that is raised often in Florida divorce cases. Until recently, there was no consensus from the Florida family law cases on what to do with the ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2010 By Robert Sparks
In the event a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence is granted, the court will schedule a return and final hearing which will typically take place within 15 days of the ...
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Posted on Oct 26, 2010 By Ellen Ostman
Another way to collect on past due alimony or child support arrearages is for your attorney to issue a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order). Most people think a QDRO is only used to separate out ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2010 By Garrett Riley
Previously on this blog we have discussed the question of, "What is a Marital Settlement Agreement?" In a Florida divorce, a marital settlement agreement encompasses all of the terms and/or conditions ...
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Posted on Sep 15, 2010 By Damien McKinney
When going through a divorce, often very personal and intimate details about your finances and family affairs can be laid out in a public setting for all to witness. Many clients wonder whether these ...
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Posted on Sep 13, 2010 By Ellen Ostman
Hazel came rushing into my office for her initial family law consultation. "I want an annulment" she cried. "I have only been married for two years and my husband is having an affair." I told her ...
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Posted on Sep 7, 2010 By Garrett Riley
A majority of computer users are aware that there are computer hackers out there trying to break through your computer's security features and gain access to highly sensitive and personal information ...
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Posted on Aug 18, 2010 By Damien McKinney
Often clients question whether their minor children will be forced to testify in family law court proceedings. During litigation over custody, there may come a time when one parent would like their ...
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