You check your joint bank account and find that your spouse has taken out most or all of the money. If you’re thinking about divorce, you’re probably wondering: Can they do that? And what happens to that money in the divorce? In most cases, either spouse can withdraw or transfer money from a joint account.…
Every Florida divorce starts with the same court filing fee. What you pay after that depends mostly on one thing: whether your divorce is uncontested or contested. An uncontested divorce can cost just a few hundred dollars. A contested divorce can cost $10,000 to $50,000 or more per spouse. Knowing the difference can help you…
Divorce in Florida can cost anywhere from about $410 to more than $50,000 per spouse. That’s a huge range, so it’s no surprise if the numbers feel overwhelming. The biggest factor is whether your divorce is uncontested or contested. A contested case can get expensive quickly, but divorce doesn’t have to drain your savings. Here’s…
If your spouse was served with divorce papers and never responded, you’re probably wondering whether your divorce can still move forward. In most cases, it can. In Florida, a default divorce happens when your spouse is properly served but doesn’t file a response in time. At that point, you can ask the court to move…
When ending a marriage, an uncontested divorce isn’t always feasible. Even if a divorce was uncontested in the beginning, emotions can run high and cause conflict. This is especially true when assets are involved. To help ease the divorce process along, divorce lawyers may recommend mediation. Why Couples Choose Mediation If you and your soon-to-be-ex…