What is a Marital Settlement Agreement? A Marital Settlement Agreement is an Agreement between two people getting a divorce addressing important issues such as the division of property, assets and debts, spousal support or alimony, and child support and custody if there are children involved in the divorce. What are the benefits of a Marital Settlement…
Why you still need a lawyer for a Simple divorce: Under Florida family law, the Simplified Dissolution of Marriage proceeding, also known as a Simple Divorce, is often the best option available to a couple who is trying to get a divorce quickly, with minimal cost and minimal heartache. Couples that do not have children and where neither…
Here’s what to do if you have been served with divorce papers in Florida. Served with divorce papers in Fort Myers, Florida? If you have been served with divorce papers in Florida, you should contact a lawyer immediately, as you only have 20 days to prepare a response. The term divorce papers are commonly used…
No-fault Divorce in Florida: Florida is a no-fault divorce state. This means that either party can ask for a divorce simply based on the fact that they are incompatible. Incompatibility is often also referred to as having irreconcilable differences with the other party. Put another way, in order to petition for a divorce, you don’t need…
Alimony, a dreaded word for some, and what seems like the only hope for others, is a very big deal in many divorce cases. In cases where both parties are trying their best to remain amicable and reach friendly decisions on the various items at issue in the divorce, including Alimony, it can be tempting to…