If you are a party in a Florida Divorce and have taken inventory of all of the various property issues involved, you will want to discover what property is Nonmarital and what property is Marital.
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Marital Property
If the parties, in a Florida divorce, fail to have a complete agreement as to the fair or equitable manner that all property is to be divided, that decision will be made by a judge at the Final Hearing
Who Gets The House During A Divorce
The rules pertaining to how to determine the value of the house are extremely complicated and can be difficult to understand.
Quick Divorce
There are ways to have an experienced lawyer help you and your spouse get a Florida Divorce filed quickly and obtain an UNCONTESTED DIVORCE FINAL HEARING date, without delay.
Benefits of Mediation for Temporary Alimony
Mediation offers parties headed to a Temporary Alimony Hearing before a Judge, the opportunity to resolve...
Speedy Divorce
Not a day goes by that I am not contacted by one or both spouses who want to know what the best way is to get a Speedy Divorce. Many are thinking about filing a divorce case, but don’t know where to start or what is the process. What they do know is that they believe they can agree to resolve their case in a fair manner.
Time-Sharing Orders
What Happens When You Do Not Have Time-Sharing Orders and You are not Married to the Child's Mother and She Wants to Leave the State of Florida with Your Child
Get Divorced Quickly
The most common complaint we hear from parties trying to handle their own divorce is: Why are the forms so confusing and difficult to understand..........
Fast Track Divorce
A “Fast Track Divorce” is what we call a Dissolution of Marriage, where the parties have the ability to reach full agreements with my assistance. As an experienced attorney.....
FAST AND CHEAP UNCONTESTED DIVORCE
The most common complaint we hear from parties trying to handle their own divorce is: Why are the forms so confusing and difficult to understand
Preparing Court Documents
Why Can't I Just Do This Myself? What Documents Do I Need? Thinking of going it on your own? There are many individuals who 'just want to get it done' without a fight, without attorneys, without the stress. Then, they go onto the Florida site for the forms and become totally overwhelmed and th...
Keeping The Children Safe
Florida law, under Chapter 751, recognizes that there are numerous children in this state who are being cared for by grandparents and other extended family members
Best Interests of a Child
When parties have children and are involved in a divorce, paternity or other custody matter, Florida law requires the Judge to enter appropriate Court Orders.
My Girlfriend Left With The Kids
If you are involved in a situation where the other parent has fled the joint residence with the children, immediate action is necessary to protect your rights.
HOW AT GET DIVORCED WHEN YOU CANNOT FIND YOUR SPOUSE
But I cannot locate my spouse Many years ago, I spoke to a woman who wanted advice on how she could get a divorce quickly. She told me that over 5 years had passed since she had last seen her husband. She said that the couple lived in Florida for 8 years, shared a home together and he worked whi...
SEEING A FUTURE WITHOUT CONFLICT AND STRIFE
MINIMIZE YOUR CONFLICTS WITH A DIVORCE MEDIATOR Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator Many divorcing couples endure years of stress in their marriage and conflict with their partners. As a Family Law Attorney, I have seen firsthand the impact of such conflict. It is fairly evident to ...
THE POWER OF MEDIATION
MEDIATION IS THE WAY TO GO! FOR THOSE WHO WANT A DIVORCE IN FLORIDA It is a fact, that in the United States today, almost 50% of all marriages will end in divorce, with the average divorce costing $7,000. National statistics show 2.3 million marriages occurred in 2023. This transl...
Alimony In Florida
What is Alimony It is not uncommon for a spouse to seek Alimony in a Divorce case. Alimony is a sum of money that is paid by one spouse to the other, which is meant to be used for financial support. To obtain a court order for Alimony, there must be a court action filed and pending before a Flor...
Can't Afford to hire a Florida Attorney for my Divorce
What Happens When Parties Want a Divorce or Child Custody Determination and Cannot Afford Lawyers During my professional career, I have assisted thousands of individuals. Many of these folks have sadly told me that they cannot afford to hire a lawyer in their Florida Family Law case. They feel c...
Florida Divorce Settled in Mediation
How Can We Settle Our Florida Divorce During Mediation With over 40 years of experience, Gordon N. Shayne is a strong advocate for the Power of a Mediated Settlement in Divorce cases. First, lets discuss what a Pre- Suit Mediation is and is not: A Pre-Suit Mediation occurs prior to the parties filin...
Flat Fee Divorce?
May I pay a lawyer a Flat Fee to represent me in my Divorce or Custody case? A lawyer is permitted to negotiate any reasonable fee structure with a client in a divorce or custody case. The majority of lawyers charge a “Retainer” in order to commence representation in a Family law matter. The l...
Save Money during your Divorce through Mediation
HOW TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY IN YOUR DIVORCE THROUGH MEDIATION The most commonly asked question that clients ask when meeting with a lawyer in a divorce case is: “How much are lawyer fees going to cost me in my divorce case?” The simple answer is that a qualified lawyer has no real ...
Cheap Divorce
CAN I GET A CHEAP DIVORCE IF MY SPOUSE AND I GO TO MEDIATION It may surprise you to learn that over a million Americans get divorced, every year. Couples who have gone through the divorce process in our legal system, quickly learn that ALL Divorces have some or all of these features: ...
Cheap Divorce Fast
How to get a Cheap-Fast Divorce In Florida, a cheap-fast divorce can be obtained if you hire the right kind of attorney. Attorneys who are also Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediators, can be your most valuable connection to getting a divorce quickly and without spending a l...
Is Mediation Better
When you are considering divorce, child custody or making changes to previous court orders, you may want to seriously consider hiring a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. Who better to assist you and the other party in coming to agreements, exploring your options for remedies and c...