Divorce doesn’t just end a relationship. Ultimately, it reshapes your financial and personal life. Given the stakes, the first question most people ask is: “What is my spouse entitled to in a divorce in Florida?”
Under Florida’s equitable-distribution rules, property division focuses on fairness rather than a strict 50/50 split. […]
If you’re preparing for a divorce in Jacksonville or anywhere in Northeast Florida, organization is key to protecting your interests. Going through a divorce can be an extremely difficult experience. After spending a significant amount of your life with someone – sharing a house, property, assets, maybe even children – separating from that […]
If you fall behind on child support in Florida, the court can enforce the order and compel you to pay or impose penalties for nonpayment, including, potentially, arrest. So, how far behind in child support can you get before a warrant is issued in Florida? There is no magic number of missed payments before a […]
When deciding how to protect your assets and pass them to loved ones, you may consider various estate planning tools. When correctly set up and maintained, a revocable living trust can help manage your property, avoid probate, and maintain privacy. However, these trusts have drawbacks. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of revocable living trusts, along with advice from an experienced lawyer, […]
Filing for divorce in Florida requires spouses to take several legal steps while addressing property division, child custody, and financial support. The process begins with preparing and filing a petition with your local court and serving the other spouse. Then, you work on resolving outstanding issues through settlement or litigation.