The Collaborative Process or Mediation: What is the Difference?
When suggesting the Collaborative Process to a client, they often ask “is it similar to or the same as mediation?” The answer is yes and no. Admittedly, it is more... Lea Mas
Alimony Articles
Types of Family Law Cases
Family Law is a broad and general term to describe a particular area of the law. Because the term “family” can apply to so many different aspects of our lives,... Lea Mas
Alimony and Retirement
When a spouse is ordered to pay Permanent Alimony it will terminate upon the re-marriage of the receiving spouse or the death of either party. Does that mean if one... Lea Mas
Alimony and the Effect of a Supportive Relationship
There are several categories of alimony which are addressed by Florida Statutes. The primary factor which determines the type of alimony to be awarded is the length of the marriage.... Lea Mas
Divorce After 2018
Leading up to the end of 2018, there was a race, not to the Courthouse but out of it. Spouses who had already filed for divorce, whether recently or those... Lea Mas
Divorce and Financial Disclosure
In addition to the financial affidavit, certain documentation must also be exchanged between the parties within
The Basic Issues of Divorce
It seems that divorce is often misunderstood. Unfortunately, everyone seems to know someone who is either going through a divorce or has been divorced. Everyone has heard various “horror stories”... Lea Mas
Why Hiring the Right Attorney is Important
I am quite aware that the last thing most people would ever want to do in their lifetime is to hire an attorney. Except for the purchase of a home... Lea Mas