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How Much Will A Divorce Cost?

The very first thing many couples looking to get a divorce ask is, “how much will it cost?” However, like most things in law, the answer is… it depends. It depends on the complexity of the case, whether it be a financial or circumstantial complexity. It depends on the length of the marriage as well...
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Divorce, Children & The Mental Toll

According to a recent study, “Couples going through a divorce may see their mental well-being deteriorate – especially if they are having angry exchanges and other conflicts”. This is news only to individuals who have either never gone through a divorce (or any other family law issue) or alternatively, never met anyone who has gone...
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3 Reasons Why A Prenuptial Agreement is a Good Idea

The topic of nuptial agreements—whether a prenup or a postnuptial agreement—was previously a more sensitive topic amongst couples. Mainly, because it was typically one sided and aimed at protecting one partner’s wealth and assets. The agreement itself was not proposed with the intent of hurting the other spouse; but rather it was only relevant for...
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Face-to-Face or Distance Learning? Parents Decide.

Recently, I have been contacted by several former divorce clients who have asked me the same question. These clients have school age children. In all instances they have “SHARED PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY”. The question that has been asked is, “Can you help me?” The help they need concerns the reopening of schools. One of the parents...
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What Does It Mean to Establish Paternity?

Most adults share a common misconception about the legal concept of paternity. They inaccurately believe that if a father is named on a birth certificate, that he is the legal father of the minor child; however, this is not true. Before delving any further into this topic, the following must be made clear: the need...
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FAQs About The Collaborative Process

While the Collaborative Process became a legally valid option in 2017 for settling many family law issues outside of court, many still have questions about how it works. To help, we put together this infographic to answer some FAQs.
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What is a Paternity Action?

When a child is born to parents who are not married a Paternity issue arises. A Paternity lawsuit can be brought by either the mother or the father of the child. The purpose of the lawsuit is usually to establish the rights of the parents and establish a child support obligation. Most people, however, do...
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Why Litigate When You Can Collaborate

Often, I meet individuals who are more anxious about the prospect of litigation than they are about the ultimate dissolution of their marriage. This is likely a result of the public’s general perception that divorce proceedings are and always will be adversarial in nature. However, the State of Florida has experienced a paradigm shift. One...
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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, sometimes individuals mistakenly believe a Family Law attorney is the correct attorney to assist with their particular “family” matter. While it may be obvious to...
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The Benefits of the Collaborative Process

The Collaborative Process is a non-adversarial option for individuals to resolve most family law related matters. Although the concept of collaborative law is not new and it is a prevalent practice throughout the world, many individuals are unaware that this option exists or what the benefits of partaking in this process are. Below are some...
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