Many individuals approaching the end of a divorce case ask the same question: what questions are asked at a final divorce hearing in Florida? In Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida, final dissolution hearings are designed to confirm that statutory requirements have been satisfied before a...
The process to modify a child custody plan in Florida is governed by strict legal standards designed to protect the stability of children and the integrity of final court orders. Florida courts recognize that once a parenting plan or time sharing schedule has been established,...
The division of retirement accounts in divorce Florida is one of the most financially significant issues in any dissolution of marriage proceeding. In many Miami divorces, retirement accounts represent one of the largest marital assets accumulated during the marriage. Florida courts treat retirement accounts such...
It can be beyond frustrating when your divorce lawyer appears to lack interest in your Family Law related case. Although you understand that your matter is not the only case your lawyer is working on, when it seems like your lawyer is not putting in...
Out of state travel conflicts for co-parents is a common issue in Florida family law cases involving divorced or separated parents. Parents frequently want to travel with their children for vacations, family visits, or educational opportunities outside Florida. However, when parents share parental responsibility under...
We have all seen parents that just don’t know how to make it work. We imagine that, if we are ever in that situation, we won’t let it come to that. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Co-parenting with an ex-spouse (co-parent) can be difficult. Often,...
Long-term separation before divorce in Florida raises complex legal issues involving equitable distribution, classification of marital property, retirement benefits, and alimony. Florida law does not recognize legal separation as a formal marital status, yet spouses frequently live apart for years before filing a petition for...
Removing a Spouse from the Marital Home in Florida is one of the most urgent and emotionally charged issues that arises during a divorce. In Miami and throughout Florida, spouses frequently ask whether they can legally force the other party to leave the home before...
When a divorce happens, you can only hope for as smooth as a separation as possible. Perhaps more than anything else, threats from your soon to be former spouse can be stressful and frustrating. Threats surrounding custody of the children or valuable property can be...