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…
Under Florida divorce laws, it does not make any difference who files for a divorce first. An experienced lawyer can suggest whether the rules or conditions are different in any state. For example, if a lawyer knows that a judge in the court of a certain county can provide a large child support amount. In…
If you are divorced in Florida and want to move out of state with your child, you must have that one big question in your mind: “Can I legally move without losing custody or getting in trouble with the court?” The answer depends on Florida’s relocation law, found in Statute 61.13001. In 2026, the core…
Divorce is one of life’s toughest transitions, even if it is uncontested. In Florida, most couples think about whether to hire an attorney for an uncontested divorce or handle the process themselves. The short answer is: No, you are not legally required to have a lawyer. But having professional guidance by your side is still…
When business owners in Florida think about divorce, one fear usually overshadows everything else. Is my company at risk? In 2026, the legal reality is not as simple as most people expect. Florida courts are not in the business of shutting down or destroying companies during divorce. But they do focus on dividing the value…