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Understanding Equitable Distribution in Divorce

Florida is an equitable distribution state. This means that, in a Florida divorce, marital assets will be distributed in a way that is deemed by the court to be equitable or “fair.” At the start, under Florida’s equitable distribution law, the court maintains the basic premise that marital assets and liabilities...

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Unique Considerations in Same-Sex Divorces

There have been great strides in regard to the promotion and protection of the rights of LGBTQ+ couples. With the same-sex marriage ban coming to an end in the landmark Supreme Court case on August 21, 2014, same-sex married couples enjoy the same rights as all other married couples. That being said,...

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Modifications of Divorce Court Orders

It can be a big relief to have your divorce finalized. Marking the end of what can be a lengthy and emotionally draining process can do that to a person. While many of the major hurdles you must jump to get to that post-divorce life may have been cleared, however, there...

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Why People Change Their Names

There are many reasons why someone would want to get a name change. Depending on the circumstances, there are different hurdles that will need to be jumped over in order to make this happen. Let’s take a look at some of the more common reasons why people change their names and some...

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When Can a Court Impute Income in Divorce?

Florida judges will not turn a blind eye to the voluntary unemployment or underemployment of a party in an alimony or child support issue. In fact, under certain circumstances, a Florida court will “impute” income to such a party. Let’s take a closer look at what imputing income means and when a...

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