"Illegal Clause in my Prenup." From time to time we are called with questions from potential divorce clients with questions about their Prenuptial Agreements (which were already signed) and that were drafted with a potentially "Illegal Clause" within it. The question may sound something like...
That old saying about lawyers and health insurance, that you only want it when you need it, is equally true when talking about prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements, or “prenups” for short, are a particular type of contract that govern a married couple's separation, should such an...
Ideally, of course, marriage should be entered into when the couple has gotten a chance to know each other well. Living together for a significant amount of time is sometimes a good idea, as it will expose the couple to the trials/triumphs that the significant...
There are many instances in which it is beneficial and even necessary to consult with a family law attorney. Some of the main areas that are handled by such lawyers include drafting a custody agreement, divorce litigation, and adoption of children. What a Family Law Lawyer...
There are several considerations that parents must keep in mind when it comes to setting up a visitation schedule for their children. This is a part of the divorce or separation process that has the potential to be very difficult for the entire family. The...
Following a divorce, child custody is usually one of the most divisive issues that parents have to face. Parents may disagree over who deserves custody, what the visitation hours should be, and who should pay child support (as well as how much). Florida state law...
When you said ‘I do’, you never expected to say, “Who gets the kids?” The possibility of marriages transitioning into divorce is a real one as the length of marriages has decreased dramatically in only the past 15 years. Many couples have tried to avoid...
A prenuptial agreement, or "prenup" for short, is a form of contract that governs the terms of a married couple's divorce should the marriage come to an end. The contents of a prenuptial agreement must be agreed upon by both parties when the prenup is...
It shouldn't be a big surprise to anyone that sometimes relationships end poorly. This is particularly true when it comes to divorce proceedings as there is frequently a lot at stake and emotions tend to run high. Those issues, combined with a couple's perceived inability...