Florida Divorce Legal Guides (51 found)

Written by Stann William Givens
Always use a lawyer if you are in a divorce proceeding. The risks of being stuck with a bad outcome and having to spend a great deal of money to change it are too great.
Posted 29 days ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stann William Givens
Some great ideas on how to get the most for your money in hiring a Florida divorce lawyer.
Posted 14 days ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Lori I Barkus
In Florida, assets and liabilities may be marital (joint) or non marital (separate). Many people make a crucial mistake in determining what is marital and what is non-marital property. The legal determination in Florida is based not on title alone.
Posted 4 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stann William Givens
Don't take chances with your safety. Know the way to get help if there is violence in your relationship.
Posted 8 days ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Christina M. Castellano-Mesa
First research your local county website as many offer forms for self-help; you can download free forms and instructions. It is a valuable resource for a couple with no minor children, marital assets or alimony claims - ie, a simiplified divorce. It can also guide others that do have these issues.
Posted 11 months ago in Family. Jurisdiction: Hillsborough County, FL

Written by Stann William Givens
Calculating child support in a Florida divorce has been greatly simplified, but there is still room for mistakes.
Posted 29 days ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stann William Givens
The prospect of your foreign citizen spouse permanently taking your child out of the country is frightening.
Posted 29 days ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stann William Givens
Although you are entitled to have your ex provide you school information regarding your child, it is often easier and less expensive to deal directly with the teacher.
Posted 29 days ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stann William Givens
What in life is more important than child custody?
Posted 29 days ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Michael Alex Wasylik
If your lender moves to foreclose on your home, defending your foreclosure can buy you time; most of all, it can force your bank to come to the bargaining table and negotiate with you in good faith.
15 of 20 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Foreclosure. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Florida consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
9 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida