Monthly Archives: April 2023
What Should I Do If I Received A Florida Restraining Order?
It can be overwhelming to be served with paperwork regarding restraining orders and face allegations of domestic violence. Your initial reaction may be similar to others: How can a court issue an order of protection when I was never notified? The short answer is that the Florida domestic violence injunction statute provides for an… Read More »
Do I Need To Prove Fault In A Florida Divorce Case?
In short, NO, you do not need to prove that a party was responsible for the breakdown of the marital relationship to get a divorce in Florida. For divorce in other states, it is necessary to provide reasons for ending the marriage, such as adultery, cruelty, or abandonment. Under Florida’s divorce statute, the person… Read More »
How Do Florida Divorce Laws Affect Business Owners?
Distribution of property is one of the key issues that most couples will face when going through Florida divorce, and the basic premise of state law is relatively straightforward. Under Florida’s statute on property division, all marital assets are divided according to the interests of fairness. The same principles apply to any debts that… Read More »
Can A Separation Help My Marriage?
You and your spouse have been fighting a lot lately. Things have been getting worse but you’re not sure if divorce is the answer. It would be nice if there was something you could do rather than stay in the same house with your spouse. Unlike many other states, Florida does not offer an… Read More »