31 October

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Top 5 Common Mistakes Doctors Make During a Divorce

At the DeWitt Law Firm, we understand that starting over is expensive. Not many life events impact your finances and family like a divorce. However, having an experienced divorce attorney can help to protect your interests and your assets. When representing doctors, physicians, and medical professionals, there are certain considerations to evaluate. Below is a list of the top 5 mistakes we see doctors, physicians, and medical professionals routinely make during a divorce. In order to avoid these mistakes and other pitfalls, be sure to consult with a divorce professional who has the experience necessary to properly represent your interests....

14 October

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Alimony Update: Can a court impute a reasonable rate of return on non-liquid assets for the purpose of determining alimony?

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in Alimony, Divorce

Typically, a court may look at all sources of income when determining whether a party has the ability to pay alimony or the need for alimony. This includes wages and income from investments. ...

21 September

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Orlando Divorce Attorney Discusses Five Things to Do Before Filing for Divorce

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in Divorce, Family Law

Divorce is a difficult and emotional decision. If you’re contemplating a divorce, there are a few things that you should consider doing prior to filing for divorce to make sure that you are protected while going through the process. Below are five steps that you should consider before filing for a divorce. While these steps do not apply to all individuals, it is a good idea to consider them and review your own situation to help protect your rights. 1. Be Sure you Want a Divorce Experienced divorce attorneys want to ensure that their clients are committed to the divorce...

07 September

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How do I make sure my prenuptial agreement will stand up in Court?

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in Divorce, Family Law, Prenuptial Agreements

When looking to hire an Orlando family law attorney to draft your prenuptial agreement, it is important that your lawyer is familiar with legal arguments often used to challenge the validity of a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements are often challenged as part of a subsequent divorce. However, by including specific provisions in the agreement, you can help ensure that the prenuptial agreement will be upheld in court. Here are some of the most common issues that should be addressed when entering into a prenuptial agreement. 1. Give a full and complete disclosure of the assets. A prenuptial agreement is only valid if...

18 August

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Family Law Lawyer discusses Common Child Support Mistakes

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in Family Law

When going through a family law matter involving minor children, you will undoubtedly be faced with calculating child support. While child support in Florida is based upon a statutory formula, there are still some common mistakes made. If you have questions or concerns regarding a child support matter, it is important to contact a competent family law attorney to review your situation. A list of some common child support mistakes are outlined below. 1. Paying for expenses in lieu of child support payments. Often parents believe that because they take care of common expenses for their child or children that these...

12 August

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The Men’s Divorce Law Firms

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in Divorce, Family Law

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In Orlando, we have seen several law firms and lawyers that represent Men or Women exclusively in divorce and family law cases. These lawyers typically portray that one gender is underrepresented in the legal system and that the law firm fights on behalf of that underrepresented class. But are these firms any different from other divorce or family law attorneys?...