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Marriages can be the most beautiful thing in the world, or the worst, depending on who you ask, but the truth is, that divorces are becoming increasingly common. In Florida, the divorce rate is among the highest in the U.S. at 13%, and it isn’t decreasing anytime soon. But why is that the case?   Since the adoption of the no-fault laws in divorce, in which couples can divorce if they just wish to do so, divorcing has never been easier. Because divorce has important legal consequences, it is not a decision to make lightly, so in this article, we’ll go over some of the main reasons why couples choose to divorce, often leading to a costly court battle. These main reasons are:   1. Infidelity : this isn’t a shock to learn, since infidelity can be a breach of trust that leads to feelings of hurt, anger, and betrayal. Infidelity has always been a thing, but now it may be more prominent than ever mostly because of social media, and the rise of certain tendencies among young...

The evolution of family law in Florida refers to a changing order of societal norms and values. Family Law governs issues that arise within the context of families, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and even domestic violence. Over time, this legal system has adapted to reflect the changing nature of families and the issues that they face.   Florida’s family law statutes are codified in Title VI of the Florida Statutes and have undergone significant changes over the past century, with the inclusion of laws enacted as well as old ones amended to reflect changes in the time’s family dynamics.   One of the most significant changes in these laws was the introduction of no-fault divorce in 1971. Before this, a divorce could only be granted if one of the parties was found to be at fault, meaning guilty of something such as adultery or cruelty. But since the introduction of no-fault couples can get divorced without having to prove fault. This was a major change as i...

  Having an Uncontested Divorce is a great option for spouses who wish to end their marriages without going through the complications of a normal divorce, in which some (or many) terms of the separation are contested. However, as great as it can be, it definitely isn’t for everybody, as many factors will influence whether it is a good option or not, which is why in this article, we’ll answer a few questions as to why you should (or shouldn’t) pursue the uncontested route. How much does the Uncontested Divorce Cost? Generally, if you work with a Lawyer, you can expect it to cost somewhere between $1,500 and $5,000. Other factors will influence the cost, such as: ·          Whether you and your spouse need mediation to help come to an agreement.   ·          Whether a Lawyer is hired or not.   ·  ...

Alimony is a maintenance payment that one spouse has to give the other spouse during or after a divorce proceeding to ensure that similar standards of living to those during the marriage are still maintained afterward. There is no exact formula to calculate the type, amount, or length of the alimony, and instead, the judge will study each case differently, based on various elements of judgment. The elements and circumstances that the court considers in other to award alimony may change over time, which is why in this article we’ll answer a simple question; can alimony be modified? In Florida, under Florida divorce and Florida Custody Laws , alimony can be modified if there has been a substantial, material, and unforeseeable change in the circumstances that were taken into consideration by the judge when the amount and type of the alimony were originally set. If modified, the alimony can either increase, decrease, or even be terminated...

 When we talk about vacations, we of course mean holidays like new year’s eve, Christmas, spring break, and indeed all periods that we traditionally understand to be part of national vacations. However, they can also mean trips that the children undertake with one of the parents, maybe to another country, to another city, and the list goes on. Vacations can be a wonderful occasion for both the parent and the children alike since they have the opportunity to share and bond without the stresses of work and school. Parents who have been divorced or separated from their spouse know that who gets to share with the kids during the vacation period can become an issue. Such a situation is far from uncommon, as parents many times struggle to get along or are in the middle of a divorce process that hasn’t finished yet, holidays with the kids can become a real source of pain and anxiety for the parents. Having said that, it is much better if the parents were to work together or at least agree...

Family cases tend to be complicated as a lot of issues have to be settled, including financial ones. Things like alimony, child support, asset division, and property have to be taken into consideration when contemplating a dissolution of a marriage. What makes it hard to settle such issues is that both parties will logically try to protect their finances, but nevertheless, transparency is key in these kinds of cases, and it’s there where mandatory disclosures come in. What are mandatory disclosures in Florida Mandatory disclosure is the process in which financial information is disclosed within both parties in a family law case. This procedure is established by the Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285, and the purpose of such rule is to ensure that each party will be fully informed about the financial circumstances of the other party, before any possible settlement of the case through mediation, negotiation, or trial. Mandatory disclosure must be exchanged by the parties w...

Grandparents tend to have a big impact on their grandchildren, as do grandchildren on their grandpas. When the relationship between the parents comes to an end, grandparents, who are greatly accustomed to having frequent access to their grandchildren, can be emotionally affected. In these cases, parents would have to give the grandparents visitation rights. In Florida, parents can choose not to allow grandparents to visit their children, and in such situations, it can be really difficult for grandparents to spend time with their grandchildren since they don’t have the fundamental right to visitation. There are however, exceptions to this rule, and in this article, we’ll go through them, to gain a better perspective overall. Can grandparents petition for visitation rights? In Florida, only in a few circumstances, a court will grant grandparents the right to visitation against the parents’ wishes. Under Florida Law, the visitation of grandparents and even step-grandparents is permitted w...