Divorce Documents – What to Keep?

Florida divorce can be an exercise in document management. “Mandatory disclosure” was meant to make divorce less expensive by requiring all divorcing couples to exchange certain financial documents like bank … Continue reading

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Grounds for Florida Divorce – Beyond Irretrievably Broken

We often say that the grounds for Florida divorce or dissolution of marriage is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. However, there is another one of the grounds for Florida … Continue reading

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Florida Permanent Alimony Changes (Again)

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In Florida permanent alimony – the kind that is paid every month until the recipient remarries or one you dies – is once again being changed by the Florida Legislature. … Continue reading

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Should You Prepare for Mediation?

Since I was talking about what happens when mediation fails, I thought it was appropriate to also take a look at how you can prepare for mediation. Lawyers spend considerable … Continue reading

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When Mediation Fails – What Happens?

What happens when mediation fails is another popular question that I am often asked as a Boynton Beach divorce attorney and owner of DIY Divorce in Florida.  In Florida, before … Continue reading

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Transitions Between Homes Can be Easier for Your Child

Many clients complain that the children do not want to visit the other parent. Through the years I’ve heard this complaint a lot
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Divorce Final Hearing: Check Your Driver’s License

In Florida, many courts allow you to prove that you’ve lived in Florida for 6 months before filing the petition (personal jurisdiction) by presenting
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Divorce & Tax Time

It’s tax time again. I get a lot of tax questions from divorcing parents
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5 Reasons Your Florida Divorce Negotiations Go Wrong

Negotiating on your own can be tricky. After all, if the two of you were “on the same page” you may not be in divorce court, right? Here are the top 5 reasons that negotiations
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Anti-Vaccine Mother Loses Health Care Decision-Making Responsibility

Ultimate parental responsibility can be awarded over specific areas of a child’s life such as health care, religion or education.
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