A common fear of people contemplating divorce is that one party is going to disappear with all of the assets once they learn that a divorce petition has been filed. In Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, the courts have established a standing administrative order, which directly forbids these types of actions. ...
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Alimony is one of the most contentious issues litigated in family law courts today. Pursuant to Florida law, the amount and type of alimony is based on, but not limited to, the following factors:...
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Once the divorce has been finalized pursuant to a marital settlement agreement or ruling by the trial judge, and a final judgment is entered, the case is over. The issues have been resolved and the divorce is final. ...
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There are many factors that determine whether a couple is legally married. To protect the privacy of the client, some of the facts in the account below may not coincide with the facts of the actual case, but they serve to illustrate the legal principles and arguments involved....
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Once the divorce petition is filed with the court, it must be served on opposing counsel. The party filing for divorce should be aware that many attorneys now monitor the new filings with the court and may send your spouse a solicitation letter prior to him or her being served. ...
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In reaching a decision regarding whether relocation is appropriate, either temporary or permanent the court should evaluate the following eleven factors provided for in Section 61.13001(7), Florida Statutes:...
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