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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

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

For many divorcing spouses, the most substantial assets up for negotiation and resolution will be retirement and investment accounts of various kinds. Under some circumstances, these can be relatively simple to identify as marital property no matter how big the portfolio balances might be, and they can be liquidated and divided, bought out or settled

At Brodie & Friedman, P.A., our divorce attorneys routinely advise clients about the availability of temporary relief orders, especially in cases where a judge’s intervention early in the case appears necessary to stabilize a volatile child custody situation, protect the marital estate from waste or concealed assets, or even protect your physical security from violence or abuse.

Divorce can be painful for everyone involved. Bitter disputes over custody rights, property disposition and financial matters only add to the emotional turmoil and to the expense of the divorce. When parties can work together to agree to the terms of the divorce, not only do they reduce the turmoil and expense of the divorce,