General Divorce Questions Q: How long does a divorce take? A: It mostly depends on how many of the P.E.A.C.E. issues of divorce you and your spouse have settled privately. If you're mostly in agreement, you could opt for a mediated contract, which could take as ... Continue Reading
Domestic Violence: What to Do if You’ve Been Served with an Injunction
If you have received a Petition or Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, make sure to follow every part of the order. Injunctions commonly come with provisions like: • You can't own a firearm. If you currently own one, you'll have to temporarily ... Continue Reading
Domestic Violence: What to Do if You’ve Been Hurt
If you are a victim of domestic violence, we can help you. Before you do anything else, make sure you are somewhere safe. Try to find a place where your aggressor can't get to you. If all else fails, go to a police station. Take any children you have, even if your ... Continue Reading
Post Divorce Adjustment to Parenting Plan
When children are involved, the divorce process can often lead to life-long commitments, such as those in the parenting plan and child support payments. When those commitments aren't met, one of two things can happen. If there is just cause for a parent's ... Continue Reading
Paternity Case Breakdown
Any case in which the partners have never been married but have had children together is called a Paternity case. Under Florida divorce law, Paternity cases are treated in much the same way as regular case. This means child support plans and timesharing schedules ... Continue Reading