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23 June

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Texts, Social Media, and Digital Evidence in Florida Divorce: What the Judge Will See

Over the years, I've seen a lot of things come across a judge's desk. Things that never should have been said, typed, or posted. I've seen text messages where one parent wished the other would die. I've seen drunk rants sent at 2 a.m., filled with profanity and threats. I've seen Facebook posts publicly calling out the other parent, accusing them of things that should have been handled privately, if at all. All of those messages ended up as evidence in court. And every single one of them damaged that person's case. Here is what I want you to understand: text messages and...

19 June

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Can My Spouse Stop or Delay a Divorce in Florida?

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No. In Florida, a spouse cannot stop a divorce. A spouse can make the process slower, more expensive, and more emotionally taxing, but they cannot prevent the outcome. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, which means one spouse asserting that the marriage is irretrievably broken is legally sufficient. The court does not require both parties to agree. What your spouse can do, and what many attempt, is create friction at specific points in the process: refusing to sign paperwork, avoiding service, missing deadlines, or using procedural steps as delay tactics. Understanding exactly what each tactic looks like, how the law responds...

19 June

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What to Do Before Filing for Divorce in Florida: A Practical Checklist

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The period before filing for divorce in Florida is the most consequential and the most overlooked. What you do, and what you avoid, in the weeks before a petition is filed can meaningfully affect your finances, your parenting situation, and how smoothly the process unfolds. Getting organized now does not mean rushing toward something. It means arriving at the starting line prepared instead of scrambling. This checklist covers the practical steps worth taking before you file for divorce in Florida: confirming eligibility, gathering documents, protecting your access to information, thinking through your children and living situation, and knowing what to bring...

19 June

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The Florida Divorce Process: Step-by-Step from Filing to Final Judgment

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The Florida divorce process follows a defined legal sequence, but how long it takes and how complicated it feels depends almost entirely on your specific situation. Understanding the roadmap ahead of time, before emotions are running high and deadlines are approaching, gives you the clarity to move through each stage with purpose instead of panic. This article walks through the steps of filing for divorce in Florida, from the initial petition through the final judgment. If you are in Palm Beach, Broward, or Miami-Dade County and you are trying to make sense of what happens next, consider this your plain-English orientation...

12 June

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Why You Should Never Trust Verbal Promises in a Florida Divorce

Posted by Scott Kalish

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TL;DR What You Will Learn in This Article Verbal promises made during a divorce are extremely risky and generally will not protect you under Florida law. The other spouse's lawyer represents your spouse, not you. One attorney cannot ethically protect both sides. Florida requires a mandatory financial affidavit that cannot be waived, and skipping full disclosure often means you do not know what you have. Marital assets may exist...

04 June

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Pros and Cons of Filing for Divorce First in Florida

Posted by Scott Kalish

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Practical guidance for families. Clear, calm, and to the point. TL;DR Does Filing for Divorce First Give You an Advantage in Florida? Filing first locks in a "Date of Filing" that can protect you from your spouse's future debts. You may get to choose the county (venue) and start mandatory financial disclosures sooner. You can request temporary orders right away for support, timesharing, or exclusive use of...

22 May

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Gray Divorce in Florida: What You Need to Know About Divorce After 50

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If you are over 50 and considering divorce in Florida, the legal and financial stakes are different from what younger couples face. Here is what you need to protect before you make decisions....

14 May

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Temporary Orders in Florida Divorce: Support, Custody & Living Arrangements While Your Case Is Pending

Posted by Scott Kalish

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Florida Family Law Guide Temporary Orders in Florida Divorce: Support, Custody & Living Arrangements While Your Case Is Pending A temporary order in a Florida divorce is a court order that controls how money, parenting, and the marital home are handled while your case is pending, before the final judgment is entered. Temporary orders can establish temporary alimony, temporary child support, temporary timesharing, exclusive use of the marital home, and even temporary attorney's fees. They are governed primarily by Fla. Stat. sec. 61.071 (temporary support)[1] and Fla. Stat. sec. 61.13 (parental responsibility and timesharing)[2]. Most Florida divorces take months to finalize. Temporary orders...

14 May

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What Does a Divorce Cost in Florida? Filing Fees, Attorney Fees & Hidden Expenses

Posted by Scott Kalish

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Florida Family Law Guide What Does a Divorce Cost in Florida? Filing Fees, Attorney Fees & Hidden Expenses The cost of divorce in Florida typically falls between $500 for a simple uncontested filing handled without a lawyer and $30,000 or more for a contested case that goes to trial. The state filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is approximately $408 as of 2024[1], and from there the total depends on three things: how much the two of you can agree on, how complex the assets and parenting issues are, and which professionals (attorneys, mediators, accountants, evaluators) the case requires. Most...

12 May

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Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Florida: What They Can and Can’t Do

Posted by Scott Kalish

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Learn what Florida prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can and can't do. Covers enforceability, business protection, alimony waivers, second marriages, and when to hire an attorney....

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