Divorce can be a difficult and emotional experience, and it is important to be aware of the most common mistakes that people make during the process. We have compiled a list of the top 5 biggest divorce mistakes to help you avoid them and achieve a successful outcome. Being dishonest about finances Being untruthful about…
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“Who would get custody and visitation rights?” is one of the most important issues in a child custody case. The response to this key question can be difficult because there are so many variables at stake, but there are certain general rules and considerations to keep in mind when deciding on a caretaker for the…
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Establishing Paternity in Sarasota is identifying the child’s legal father. Paternity gives legal rights and benefits to both parents, and the child. Rights and Benefits the Child Will Potentially Receive Medical history of the family Child will know his/her father Birth Certificate lists the mother and father Health insurance mandated for the child Child support…
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In a divorce in Bradenton, your spouse cannot refuse or stop the process from happening if you are determined to get divorced. This will only prolong and complicate the process. There is no Florida law that states both parties must agree on a divorce in Bradenton. How Is a Divorce In Bradenton Determined? There are two…
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If you are thinking about filing for divorce, there are several things to keep in mind before starting the process. Divorce preparation is one of the most important things to do before filing. Below are six tips to help you get ready. Divorce Preparation in 6 Ways Organize Your Financial Documents When preparing to file…
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Florida Divorce Requirements If you’ve made the decision to file for a Florida divorce, either you or your spouse are required to be a Florida state resident or a member of the armed forces and stationed within the state. When both parties feel there are irreconcilable differences, ending the marriage can be agreed upon in…
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Florida Alimony Lawyer Lee White at Jodat Law Group Alimony, or spousal support, is financial support ordered to be paid by one spouse to the other to remedy the financial disparity that often exists following a divorce. Alimony is not a right, but rather it is a remedy that will only be ordered after the…
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Prenuptial Agreements: What is Florida’s position? Prenuptial agreements were once viewed by the courts as threatening to the sanctity of marriage. However, they are now commonplace, and even widely enforced. Most U.S. states have enacted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, which standardizes the enforcement of premarital agreements across the nation. Fortunately for many Floridians, our…
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For those who are able to receive a personal injury settlement, the feeling can be relieving. But what happens when this compensation is awarded when the victim is in the middle of, or about to undergo, divorce? In general, a personal injury settlement or award will be considered a personal asset – that is, not…
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For many years now, Florida has been among the majority of states that allow spouses to file for a “no-fault” divorce. Under the “no-fault” model, either spouse can seek a divorce (or, a “dissolution of marriage” in legal terms) on the grounds that their marriage is “irretrievably broken,” or that they have reached irreconcilable differences….
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