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…
We know how stressful a situation becomes when you finally decide to let go of your narcissistic spouse. What’s even more difficult is dealing with the divorce process. When you have a manipulative, controlling, and uncooperative partner, communication, negotiation, and settlement become more challenging. You need an experienced divorce attorney who can help you throughout…
Even though many people know that not all marriages last, most couples get married with the hope that their relationship will last a lifetime. Florida’s marriage and divorce rates have changed over the years, but it is still very common for one spouse to want a divorce and the other to want to stay married. …
If you are not managing the finances during your marriage, it does not mean you will lose all your share in a Florida divorce. Even if you never handled the bank accounts, paid the bills, or checked financial statements, Florida law requires both spouses to fully disclose their finances. In most cases, each spouse should…
Social media can have a big impact on a divorce case in Florida, even if you don’t realize it. Anything that you post, share, like, or comment on can be used as evidence in court. So, if you are going through a divorce or think one might happen soon, you need to be careful about…
If you just received a divorce court order in Florida and believe that the decision is wrong, you must be wondering whether it is possible to appeal right away. The answer depends on whether the order is considered “final” or “non-final.” You can appeal some nonfinal orders before the case ends, but others cannot be…
It’s understandable that you want to move out quickly as soon as you decide to get divorced. And, you get eager even if your divorce is not finalized. Even if you file your divorce paperwork today and your spouse agrees and signs off on everything, it does not mean everything ends. Here’s the reality: Even…
It is common for divorcing spouses to continue living together when going through the process of divorce. Leaving the home does NOT automatically harm child custody, equitable distribution, and even visitation. A spouse generally cannot force the other to leave without a court order. It is even beneficial for both of you to get along…