Divorce and Family Law Blog

A restraining order, also known as an injunction or order of protection, is a court order demanding that the recipient keep a certain minimum distance from the person who sought the order (the victim). A court might, for example, order an abusive domestic partner to stay at least 500 feet away from the person who […]

Florida law provides two paths to obtain a divorce: contested and uncontested. The primary difference between a contested divorce and an uncontested divorce is the agreement between the parties.  Other differences include the time it takes to obtain a divorce and the costs involved. Generally, it is less costly and time-consuming to obtain an uncontested […]

You’ve worked hard to get your business where it is today. If you’re in the middle of a divorce, it’s natural to be anxious about what the divorce will mean for your business. Regardless of whether your spouse was involved in daily business operations, they still may be entitled to part of the business value. […]

Although the terms “lawyer” and “attorney” are frequently used interchangeably, they are not exactly the same thing. It is fair to say that all attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are attorneys. Put succinctly, a lawyer is someone trained in the law, while an attorney is someone who is trained in the law and […]

Divorces can bring out the worst in people. When you are litigating a divorce, it’s common for one party to lie in an attempt to gain the upper hand. Usually, it’s false accusations of domestic abuse or violence, adultery, or hiding assets.  When you’re in the middle of an already contentious divorce, the last thing […]

The court system encourages parents to spend time with their children in divorce and co-parenting situations whenever possible. In every instance, courts want to act in the child’s best interest. However, there are certain circumstances where it’s not in the best interest to stay with a parent — such as in cases of neglect, abuse, […]

When you go through a child custody proceeding in Florida, it is common to have questions about custody laws and the process of a custody case. The best source for answers to your questions is an experienced Orlando child custody lawyer. Therefore, our lawyers have put together this Florida Child Custody Guide and FAQ to […]

Most people that are about to go through a divorce are eager to have the proceedings over and done with as quickly as possible; avoiding unnecessary expenses is often a central concern. You can undergo the divorce process in Orlando, Florida, without a lawyer, but it’s vital that you protect yourself through proper planning.  Every […]

Parenting plans, or custody arrangements, are required during all Florida divorces, and anytime two adults co-parent a minor child. Parenting plans are written documents that outline how children will spend time with each parent in various situations, such as weekly and monthly visits, holidays, vacations, and school breaks. The goal is for both parents to […]

Child custody is a common issue in divorce cases. Parents who want to end their marriage must decide how to divide parenting responsibilities for their minor children. However, issues related to child custody can arise in many situations. It might be necessary for a parent to file an emergency motion for custody. The petitioning parent […]