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What to Expect When You’re Extricating Divorce is always one of those eventualities you don’t plan for. Nobody would willingly do so from the outset of the marriage, right? But because 40-50% of married Americans will encounter divorce, ensuring that you understand the basics makes a big difference in how successful you are on the

Filing First in Florida Divorce” font_container Taking the first steps to end a marriage is never an easy task. Even when the terms appear clear, such as in the case of infidelity, there is no set playbook about who seeks counsel and when. One spouse may develop uniquely individual reasons to seek separation and their

What to Think About When Thinking About Your Kids During Divorce Divorce will put a hold on many things in life, but kids must not fall into this category. In the time it takes for spouses to finalize their separation in and out of the courtroom, their children must be cared for, taken to school, fed,

When two adults divorce, the decision of who gets what property falls under specific guidelines defined by a state’s rule of law. Because pets are currently defined as property in most states, Florida’s best divorce attorneys are constantly negotiating an equitable distribution of this “property” for their clients—meaning, your dog will likely get lumped in

  Boca Raton, Florida, April 6, 2019. Brodie & Friedman, P.A., Florida Law Firm specializing in divorce and family law issues, was recognized as one of Florida’s ten best family law attorneys for its fourth year in a row. Every year, the American Institute of Legal Counsel recognizes the 10 Best Legal Law Attorneys by

Supporting Your Child After A Divorce Divorce is, for many, one of the most emotionally challenging times in life. Yet the legal proceedings and court appearances involved with divorcing a spouse may feel like a small inconvenience when compared with the long-term outcome of a hasty decision made during a child support settlement. You and

Partners At Brodie & Friedman, P.A., Bring Skills And Experience To Every Engagement February 25, 2019 When it comes to marital and family law, Jason A. Brodie and Joshua K. Friedman provide clients with sound advice and personalized attention, making themselves available 24 hours a day, seven days a week if necessary. “We always follow

When you are divorced, what happens to child custody if a parent moves? In many divorce cases it is not so unusual that one parent might move to another location. By far this is perhaps the most difficult area of custody law. What is taken under consideration first and foremost  is what is in the best

Understanding Property Division Florida Law Marital property in Florida is divided according to the law of equitable distribution. This means that a couple’s property and assets are not necessarily divided 50-50 throughout the course of a divorce. The assets and property accumulated during the course of the marriage are divided equitably at the discretion of court.

How Long Does a Florida Divorce Procedure Take? Florida is a no-fault divorce state. This means that anybody who is married can file for divorce for any reason. A party needs to simply say that there are irreconcilable differences between the parties. Once a party files for divorce they serve the other party with the Petition for